Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Red Bluff, California, registered in 1972, with $543,892 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
355 Gilmore Rd, Red Bluff, CA, 96080 EIN 94-0795628 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$544K
▼ 33.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$688K
Net assets
-$39K
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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 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: 0 mo reserves · -26% margin earns a D 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
- 355 Gilmore Rd, Red Bluff, CA, 96080
- City
- Red Bluff
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $392K (FY2016) to $544K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $393KNet assets -$39K
Operating margin
-26.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$354K
Total liabilities
$393K
Net assets
-$39K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $543,892▼33.4% | $687,764▼12.7% | -$38,838▼118% | $353,921▼44.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $817,247▲2.2% | $787,378▲18.5% | $216,286▲16.0% | $639,413▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $799,672▲25.5% | $664,732▲8.5% | $186,417▲262% | $626,611▲22.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $637,270▲45.8% | $612,713▲30.9% | $51,477▲91.2% | $511,068▲199% | 990 |
| 2020 | $437,105▼6.1% | $467,942▼4.8% | $26,920▼62.2% | $170,887▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $465,676▲2.5% | $491,466▲16.9% | $71,211▼26.6% | $157,215▼19.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $454,376▲5.7% | $420,244▼4.5% | $96,988▲54.3% | $194,280▼19.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $429,917▲9.7% | $440,267▲24.8% | $62,856▼14.2% | $241,856▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $391,780 | $352,728 | $73,218 | $228,212 | 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 · $21K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $21K, 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 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $6,000 |
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 94-0795628, based in Red Bluff, 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 94-0795628.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $543,892 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 94-0795628) 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.