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 Merced, California, registered in 1951, with $853,865 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1910 M St, Merced, CA, 95340 EIN 94-0317170 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$854K
▲ 37.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$637K
Net assets
$1.6M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating30 mo reserves · +25% 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: 30 mo reserves · +25% margin earns a A 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 →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1910 M St, Merced, CA, 95340
- City
- Merced
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $256K (FY2013) to $854K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $264KNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
25.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$264K
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $853,865▲37.8% | $637,054▲1.1% | $1,605,150▲5.6% | $1,868,878▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $619,641▲17.1% | $629,891▲16.6% | $1,520,304▲3.4% | $1,761,303▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $529,178▼4.8% | $540,177▲25.9% | $1,470,976▼2.2% | $1,669,597▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $555,876▲23.7% | $429,194▲44.9% | $1,503,371▲13.9% | $1,685,745▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $449,215▼4.7% | $296,217▼36.9% | $1,320,277▲29.1% | $1,477,990▲28.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $471,312▲9.4% | $469,104▲11.3% | $1,022,715▼11.4% | $1,150,303▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $430,819▲14.2% | $421,476▲13.3% | $1,154,119▲4.7% | $1,295,355▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $377,160▲9.0% | $372,105▲7.9% | $1,102,351 | $1,227,293▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $346,016▲6.4% | $344,761▲8.2% | $1,102,816▲3.3% | $1,222,928▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $325,132▲22.8% | $318,650▲15.7% | $1,067,697▲2.9% | $1,202,172▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $264,757▲3.5% | $275,318▲9.8% | $1,037,548▲2.8% | $1,174,476▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $255,903 | $250,771 | $1,009,448 | $1,104,489 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,000 |
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 94-0317170, based in Merced, 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 94-0317170.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $853,865 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 94-0317170) 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.