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 Woodbridge, California, registered in 1951, with $228,661 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
19071 N Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge, CA, 95258 EIN 94-1394814 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$229K
▲ 9.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$196K
Net assets
$132K
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 rating8 mo reserves · +14% 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: 8 mo reserves · +14% 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
- 19071 N Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge, CA, 95258
- City
- Woodbridge
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $180K (FY2017) to $229K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $341KNet assets $132K
Operating margin
14.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$473K
Total liabilities
$341K
Net assets
$132K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $228,661▲9.0% | $196,358▼4.9% | $132,048▲32.4% | $473,319▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $209,788▲33.9% | $206,511▲35.5% | $99,745▲3.4% | $448,001▼15.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $156,646▲5.8% | $152,442▼9.3% | $96,468▲2.0% | $531,877▲218% | 990 |
| 2021 | $148,099▼25.0% | $168,015▼23.6% | $94,574▼22.4% | $167,424▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $197,430▼29.5% | $219,852▼40.2% | $121,797▼13.1% | $178,994▼20.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $279,920▲28.0% | $367,402▲50.1% | $140,131▼37.0% | $224,942▼16.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $218,701▲21.2% | $244,780▲39.1% | $222,526▼10.5% | $270,813▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $180,449 | $175,929 | $248,605 | $296,412 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, 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 | $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 94-1394814, based in Woodbridge, 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 94-1394814.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $228,661 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 94-1394814) 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.