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 Redding, California, registered in 1951, with $1,294,059 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
250 Elk Dr, Redding, CA, 96003 EIN 94-0317250 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▲ 1.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$901K
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 rating9 mo reserves · +8% 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: 9 mo reserves · +8% 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
- 250 Elk Dr, Redding, CA, 96003
- City
- Redding
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $788K (FY2017) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $409KNet assets $901K
Operating margin
7.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$409K
Net assets
$901K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,294,059▲1.5% | $1,191,567▼2.6% | $900,701▲12.6% | $1,309,765▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,274,805▲33.7% | $1,223,024▲24.8% | $799,659▼3.8% | $1,172,308▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $953,572▲15.0% | $979,936▲37.0% | $831,261▲8.7% | $1,199,646▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $829,469▲78.4% | $715,222▲42.6% | $764,430▲21.3% | $1,066,719▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $464,841▼36.1% | $501,558▼30.6% | $630,088▼4.5% | $910,589▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $727,416▲5.1% | $722,866▲2.2% | $660,104▲10.5% | $929,064▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $691,831▼12.2% | $707,562▼5.5% | $597,507▼10.1% | $861,851▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $788,095 | $748,428 | $664,992 | $896,216 | 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 · $17K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $17K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,500 |
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 94-0317250, based in Redding, 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 94-0317250.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $1,294,059 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 94-0317250) 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.