Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
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 Carmichael, California, registered in 1951, with $743,544 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
5631 Cypress Ave, Carmichael, CA, 95608 EIN 94-1439795 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$744K
▼ 6.0% vs prior year
Membership median: $185K
Expenses (FY2024)
$841K
Net assets
$833K
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+
—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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · -13% 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: 12 mo reserves · -13% margin earns a C+ 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
- 5631 Cypress Ave, Carmichael, CA, 95608
- City
- Carmichael
- State
- California
- Category
- Mutual & Membership Benefit
- Subcategory
- Fraternal Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $483K (FY2014) to $744K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $236KNet assets $833K
Operating margin
-13.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$236K
Net assets
$833K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $743,544▼6.0% | $840,781▲14.1% | $832,957▼11.1% | $1,068,829▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $791,218▼11.4% | $737,161▼13.7% | $936,907▲7.5% | $1,157,212▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $892,817▲71.7% | $854,168▲28.7% | $871,607▲1.6% | $1,084,387▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $520,054▲99.4% | $663,527▲89.1% | $857,491▼16.3% | $1,043,722▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $260,769▼31.7% | $350,907▼12.1% | $1,023,925▲20.9% | $1,165,110▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $381,657▼16.4% | $399,184▼20.8% | $847,071▼2.0% | $1,019,676▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $456,383▼7.7% | $503,835▼0.4% | $864,598▼5.2% | $1,063,707▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $494,479▼1.6% | $505,756▼2.7% | $911,948▼1.2% | $1,098,567▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $502,318▲11.1% | $519,705▲5.9% | $923,171▼1.9% | $1,127,777▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $452,150▼6.4% | $490,773▼2.4% | $940,795▼3.9% | $1,120,000▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $483,169 | $502,627 | $979,121 | $1,191,556 | 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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, 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 | $7,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
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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 94-1439795, based in Carmichael, 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 94-1439795.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $743,544 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 94-1439795) 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.