Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8)
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 Chester, California, registered in 1951, with $134,850 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1329, Chester, CA, 96020 EIN 94-2711044 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$135K
▲ 21.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$102K
Net assets
$272K
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 rating32 mo reserves · +25% 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: 32 mo reserves · +25% 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
- Po Box 1329, Chester, CA, 96020
- City
- Chester
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $81K (FY2012) to $135K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $30KNet assets $272K
Operating margin
24.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$303K
Total liabilities
$30K
Net assets
$272K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $134,850▲21.4% | $101,671▲8.8% | $272,191▲13.9% | $302,665▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $111,106▲2.0% | $93,468▼23.1% | $239,012▼1.2% | $261,300▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $108,954▲61.0% | $121,574▲45.6% | $241,869▼4.8% | $267,829▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $67,693▲34.4% | $83,516▲17.7% | $254,019▼3.2% | $283,578▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $50,371▼65.7% | $70,970▼46.9% | $262,487▲57.5% | $284,023▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $146,801▲7.8% | $133,628▼6.2% | $166,647▲8.4% | $249,709▲7.3% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $136,124▲1.9% | $142,424▼2.7% | $153,773▼4.1% | $232,691▼2.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $133,619▲2.0% | $146,304▲11.1% | $160,372▼7.3% | $237,777▼1.6% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $131,025▲7.8% | $131,640▲11.1% | $173,057▼0.4% | $241,652▲10.4% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $121,593▼2.7% | $118,493▼4.7% | $173,672▲1.8% | $218,907▲7.9% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $125,001▲3.6% | $124,272▲4.7% | $170,572▲0.4% | $202,793▲14.0% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $120,632▲48.3% | $118,694▲25.4% | $169,843▲1.2% | $177,820▼1.3% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $81,340 | $94,631 | $167,905 | $180,076 | 990EZ |
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 · $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 | $8,500 |
| 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 94-2711044, based in Chester, California.
- 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 94-2711044.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $134,850 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 94-2711044) 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.