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 Walnut Creek, California, registered in 1951, with $258,925 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1475 Creekside Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596 EIN 94-1145885 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$259K
▲ 31.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$229K
Net assets
$457K
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 rating24 mo reserves · +12% 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: 24 mo reserves · +12% 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
- 1475 Creekside Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
- City
- Walnut Creek
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $114K (FY2014) to $259K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $193KNet assets $457K
Operating margin
11.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$650K
Total liabilities
$193K
Net assets
$457K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $258,925▲31.5% | $229,026▲17.9% | $456,632▲7.0% | $649,822▲32.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $196,926▲9.6% | $194,195▲10.4% | $426,733▲97.6% | $490,911▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $179,618▲41.9% | $175,896▲29.1% | $215,939▼48.2% | $465,855▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $126,608▼21.3% | $136,261▲11.6% | $417,128▼2.3% | $470,985▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $160,844▼15.2% | $122,067▼38.1% | $426,781▲10.0% | $458,384▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $189,733▼10.9% | $197,094▼1.8% | $388,004▼1.9% | $422,083▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $212,947▲4.2% | $200,667▼7.0% | $395,365▼25.0% | $445,642▼21.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $204,296▲9.7% | $215,881▲4.0% | $526,859▼2.2% | $567,860▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $186,271▲26.2% | $207,490▲45.5% | $538,444▼3.8% | $567,504▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $147,553▲29.3% | $142,645▲1.8% | $559,663▲0.9% | $591,866 | 990 |
| 2014 | $114,110 | $140,066 | $554,755 | $591,668 | 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 · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
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 94-1145885, based in Walnut Creek, 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 94-1145885.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $258,925 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 94-1145885) 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.