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 Emerald Hills, California, registered in 1951, with $2,416,547 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
938 Wilmington Way, Emerald Hills, CA, 94062 EIN 94-1353727 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.4M
▲ 21.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.3M
Net assets
$2.8M
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.
B
★★★★
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 rating15 mo reserves · +6% 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: 15 mo reserves · +6% 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 →
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
- 938 Wilmington Way, Emerald Hills, CA, 94062
- City
- Emerald Hills
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.0M (FY2014) to $2.4M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $700KNet assets $2.8M
Operating margin
5.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.5M
Total liabilities
$700K
Net assets
$2.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,416,547▲21.9% | $2,279,600▲37.9% | $2,847,620▲6.0% | $3,547,312▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,982,896▲27.4% | $1,653,134▼2.8% | $2,685,771▲19.1% | $3,069,705▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,556,752▲6.0% | $1,700,671▲18.8% | $2,254,277▼7.8% | $2,661,766▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,468,468▲21.8% | $1,431,090▲23.1% | $2,445,202▲1.6% | $2,824,801▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,205,258▼18.9% | $1,162,383▼28.3% | $2,407,824▲1.8% | $2,667,206▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,487,024▲7.9% | $1,622,290▲7.9% | $2,364,949▼5.4% | $2,574,761▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,377,658▲10.5% | $1,503,513▲13.5% | $2,500,215▼4.8% | $2,724,908▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,246,554▼5.7% | $1,324,566▲10.2% | $2,626,070▼2.9% | $2,866,272▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,321,313▲5.8% | $1,201,676▲3.9% | $2,704,082▲4.7% | $2,963,710▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,249,022▼36.6% | $1,156,034▲12.2% | $2,582,138▲3.7% | $2,673,815▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,970,799 | $1,030,335 | $2,489,150 | $2,572,875 | 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 · $23K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $23K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
| 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 94-1353727, based in Emerald Hills, 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 94-1353727.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $2,416,547 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 94-1353727) 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.