Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Keizer, Oregon, registered in 1972, with $790,489 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
4250 Cherry Ave Ne, Keizer, OR, 97303 EIN 93-0599922 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$790K
▲ 20.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$830K
Net assets
$501K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · -5% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA: 7 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $622K (FY2013) to $790K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $379KNet assets $501K
Operating margin
-5.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$880K
Total liabilities
$379K
Net assets
$501K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $790,489▲20.6% | $829,777▲5.1% | $501,302▼7.3% | $880,150▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $655,366▲18.4% | $789,426▲13.2% | $540,590▼19.9% | $936,194▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $553,413▼7.9% | $697,422▲19.0% | $674,650▼17.6% | $1,038,318▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $600,581▲22.2% | $586,072▲31.2% | $818,659▲1.8% | $1,152,826▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $491,319▼21.6% | $446,776▼26.6% | $804,150▲5.9% | $1,134,805▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $626,812▼12.3% | $608,519▼18.5% | $759,607▲2.5% | $1,099,022▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $715,035▲4.6% | $746,426▲12.6% | $741,314▼4.1% | $1,094,713▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $683,396▼8.7% | $662,633▲3.4% | $772,705▲2.8% | $1,101,171▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $748,330▲5.1% | $640,538▲2.2% | $751,942▲16.7% | $1,090,909▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $711,693▲14.1% | $626,518▲3.3% | $644,150▲10.5% | $987,674▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $623,847▲0.3% | $606,502▲4.4% | $582,900▼5.9% | $937,132▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $622,192 | $580,787 | $619,297 | $1,028,978 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $22K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $22K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $6,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 93-0599922, based in Keizer, Oregon. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA's EIN?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 93-0599922.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $790,489 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA have?
- CharityIndex grades Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 93-0599922) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.