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 Petaluma, California, registered in 1951, with $504,397 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2105 S Mcdowell Boulevard Ext, Petaluma, CA, 94954 EIN 94-0317220 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$504K
▼ 16.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$518K
Net assets
$333K
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
—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 rating8 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: 8 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 →
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
- 2105 S Mcdowell Boulevard Ext, Petaluma, CA, 94954
- City
- Petaluma
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $339K (FY2014) to $504K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $177KNet assets $333K
Operating margin
-2.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$510K
Total liabilities
$177K
Net assets
$333K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $504,397▼16.8% | $518,182▲0.6% | $332,954▼3.5% | $510,429▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $606,483▲54.6% | $515,311▲35.2% | $344,938▲33.3% | $516,150▲27.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $392,284▲41.3% | $381,016▲39.6% | $258,845▲2.3% | $404,210▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $277,653▼43.7% | $272,897▼40.6% | $252,991▲4.9% | $376,758▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $492,891▼0.5% | $459,117▼5.3% | $241,266▲16.3% | $395,971▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $495,424▲3.4% | $484,587▲16.0% | $207,492▲5.5% | $350,220▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $479,336 | $417,896▲3.8% | $196,655▲45.4% | $332,755▲22.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $479,308▲31.9% | $402,524▲7.8% | $135,215▲131% | $271,063▲52.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $363,386▲7.1% | $373,484▲19.8% | $58,431▼14.7% | $177,616▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $339,204 | $311,721▼21.2% | $68,529▲3922% | $165,060▲31.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $395,714 | $1,704 | $125,390 | 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 · $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 investment program | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $7,000 |
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 94-0317220, based in Petaluma, 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 94-0317220.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $504,397 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 94-0317220) 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.