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 Tulare, California, registered in 1951, with $182,353 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1535 E Bardsley Ave, Tulare, CA, 93274 EIN 94-0317345 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$182K
▲ 6.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$134K
Net assets
$365K
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+
★★★★
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 rating33 mo reserves · +26% 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: 33 mo reserves · +26% 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 →
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
- 1535 E Bardsley Ave, Tulare, CA, 93274
- City
- Tulare
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $86K (FY2014) to $182K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $32KNet assets $365K
Operating margin
26.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$397K
Total liabilities
$32K
Net assets
$365K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $182,353▲6.1% | $134,331▼1.6% | $364,906▲15.2% | $397,361▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $171,838▲1.0% | $136,546▲7.8% | $316,885▲12.5% | $346,808▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $170,168▲7.7% | $126,633▲35.8% | $281,593▲18.3% | $315,162▲21.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $158,034▲187% | $93,220▲35.1% | $238,058▲37.4% | $258,971▲35.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $55,118▼57.9% | $69,014▼8.5% | $173,244▼6.0% | $191,687▲0.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $131,020▲22.6% | $75,390▼34.9% | $184,285▲45.8% | $191,114▲21.7% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $106,838▲19.1% | $115,838▼21.9% | $126,384▲18.9% | $157,051▲31.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $89,742▼12.6% | $148,282▲60.3% | $106,331▼35.5% | $119,527▼27.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $102,692▼8.0% | $92,491▲16.1% | $164,871▲6.6% | $164,871▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $111,568▲30.0% | $79,655▼1.4% | $154,670▲26.0% | $154,670▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $85,818 | $80,790 | $122,757 | $139,902 | 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 · $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 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 94-0317345, based in Tulare, 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 94-0317345.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $182,353 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 94-0317345) 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.