Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Hanford, California, registered in 1951, with $384,241 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 629, Hanford, CA, 93232 EIN 94-0317157 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$384K
▼ 13.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$396K
Net assets
$526K
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 rating16 mo reserves · -3% 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: 16 mo reserves · -3% 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
- Address
- Po Box 629, Hanford, CA, 93232
- City
- Hanford
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $134K (FY2011) to $384K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $82KNet assets $526K
Operating margin
-3.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$608K
Total liabilities
$82K
Net assets
$526K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $384,241▼13.1% | $395,716▼18.0% | $526,185▼2.1% | $608,136▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $442,348▼8.2% | $482,584▲6.0% | $537,660▼7.0% | $615,945▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $481,781▲18.0% | $455,326▲53.7% | $577,896▲2.6% | $639,353▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $408,196▲177% | $296,198▲160% | $563,436▲24.8% | $615,669▲28.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $147,372▼45.0% | $114,012▼57.2% | $451,438▲8.0% | $480,170▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $267,736▲20.7% | $266,628▲29.9% | $418,078▲0.3% | $455,746▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $221,905▼5.3% | $205,267▲27.3% | $416,970▲4.2% | $456,817▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $234,369▲8.3% | $161,294▼17.9% | $400,332▲10.3% | $426,366▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $216,490▲52.2% | $196,395▲45.4% | $362,817▲7.7% | $444,453▲21.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $142,221▲4.5% | $135,078▼9.8% | $336,828▲1.9% | $367,130▼0.1% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $136,083▲1.6% | $149,794▲6.6% | $330,402▲3.9% | $367,648▲6.3% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $133,987 | $140,456 | $318,078 | $345,945 | 990EZ |
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 · $13K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $13K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $6,500 |
| 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 94-0317157, based in Hanford, California. 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 94-0317157.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $384,241 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 94-0317157) 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.