Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Willows, California, registered in 1951, with $133,753 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 646, Willows, CA, 95988 EIN 94-1167549 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$134K
▲ 4.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$198K
Net assets
$228K
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 rating14 mo reserves · -48% 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: 14 mo reserves · -48% 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
- Po Box 646, Willows, CA, 95988
- City
- Willows
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $79K (FY2009) to $134K (FY2024) across 16 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $80KNet assets $228K
Operating margin
-48.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$308K
Total liabilities
$80K
Net assets
$228K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $133,753▲4.4% | $198,279▼3.3% | $228,385▼10.1% | $308,222▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $128,153▲98.3% | $204,987▲106% | $254,174▲3.1% | $341,231▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $64,613▼49.5% | $99,406▼8.6% | $246,429▼12.4% | $370,090▲15.7% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $127,905▲120% | $108,764▲66.7% | $281,222▲7.3% | $319,987▲10.8% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $58,048▼49.9% | $65,246▼42.3% | $262,081▼3.4% | $288,792▼7.0% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $115,934▲6.6% | $113,151▲26.7% | $271,196▲1.0% | $310,441▲10.8% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $108,775▲31.8% | $89,299▲4.4% | $268,413▲7.8% | $280,234▲2.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $82,510▲26.4% | $85,543▲7.8% | $248,937▼1.2% | $274,678▼4.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $65,287▼27.9% | $79,359▼17.3% | $251,970▼5.3% | $286,152▼7.8% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $90,605▼7.4% | $95,952▼8.6% | $265,946▼2.0% | $310,319▼4.5% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $97,831▲2.6% | $104,972▲8.8% | $271,293▼2.6% | $324,902▲9.4% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $95,308▼5.2% | $96,507▲7.2% | $278,434▼0.4% | $296,944▲1.6% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $100,505▲27.0% | $90,048▼0.3% | $279,633▲2.8% | $292,358▲0.4% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $79,146▼15.4% | $90,309▼2.5% | $271,931▼3.9% | $291,196▼1.5% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $93,536▲18.4% | $92,628▲13.8% | $283,094▲0.3% | $295,780▼9.1% | 990EZ |
| 2009 | $79,029 | $81,395 | $282,186 | $325,309 | 990EZ |
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Grants received · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, 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 | $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 94-1167549, based in Willows, 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 94-1167549.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $133,753 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 94-1167549) 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.