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 Fremont, California, registered in 1951, with $543,948 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
38991 Farwell Dr, Fremont, CA, 94536 EIN 94-1452883 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$544K
▲ 104.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$433K
Net assets
$1.2M
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 rating33 mo reserves · +20% 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: 33 mo reserves · +20% 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
- 38991 Farwell Dr, Fremont, CA, 94536
- City
- Fremont
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $536K (FY2019) to $544K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.4MNet assets $1.2M
Operating margin
20.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.6M
Total liabilities
$2.4M
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $543,948▲104% | $433,271▲82.3% | $1,193,691▲10.2% | $3,570,609▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $266,673▲15.5% | $237,691▼7.9% | $1,083,014▲2.9% | $3,473,823▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $230,939▼3.7% | $258,181▼0.5% | $1,052,832▼2.4% | $3,254,501▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $239,705▲9.4% | $259,508▲17.2% | $1,079,229▼1.8% | $3,470,621▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $219,073▼59.1% | $221,507▼45.1% | $1,099,570▼0.2% | $3,349,103▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $536,012 | $403,390 | $1,102,012 | $3,190,381 | 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 · $39K total
4 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $39K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
| Thdf II Inc | To assist local charities | 2016 | $10,500 |
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 94-1452883, based in Fremont, 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 94-1452883.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $543,948 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 94-1452883) 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.