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 Palo Alto, California, registered in 1951, with $745,650 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
4249 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306 EIN 94-0750277 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$746K
▼ 6.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.2M
Net assets
$22.1M
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.
D
—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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating217 mo reserves · -64% 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: 217 mo reserves · -64% margin earns a F 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
- 4249 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
- City
- Palo Alto
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $887K (FY2014) to $746K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $739KNet assets $22.1M
Operating margin
-63.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$22.8M
Total liabilities
$739K
Net assets
$22.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $745,650▼6.0% | $1,220,308▼13.1% | $22,075,096▲2.1% | $22,814,522▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $792,925▼37.7% | $1,403,693▲6.9% | $21,612,686▼4.6% | $22,546,210▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,271,838▲228% | $1,313,524▲8.3% | $22,656,642▼3.3% | $23,551,721▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $388,141▼62.4% | $1,213,102▼17.6% | $23,439,897▲1.0% | $23,941,147▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,032,275▼12.0% | $1,472,126▲12.3% | $23,209,908▼4.2% | $23,846,869▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,172,916▲23.9% | $1,311,233▲6.9% | $24,218,266▼0.9% | $24,880,601▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $947,024▲14.4% | $1,226,484▲4.0% | $24,436,921▼1.3% | $25,212,785▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $827,981▼10.3% | $1,179,232▲18.1% | $24,770,726▲0.1% | $25,575,497▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $922,967▲4.0% | $998,772▼5.2% | $24,756,813▼2.0% | $25,028,286▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $887,269 | $1,053,898 | $25,253,992 | $25,752,862 | 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 · $16K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $16K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $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 94-0750277, based in Palo Alto, 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 94-0750277.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $745,650 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 94-0750277) 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.