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 Oceanside, California, registered in 1951, with $525,727 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
444 Country Club Ln, Oceanside, CA, 92054 EIN 95-0511043 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$526K
▲ 9.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$457K
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 rating30 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: 30 mo reserves · +13% 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
- 444 Country Club Ln, Oceanside, CA, 92054
- City
- Oceanside
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $461K (FY2013) to $526K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $65KNet assets $1.2M
Operating margin
13.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$65K
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $525,727▲9.3% | $457,450▼1.0% | $1,151,854▲7.3% | $1,216,858▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $481,033▼64.2% | $462,202▼45.4% | $1,073,577▲4.9% | $1,161,011▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,343,102▲228% | $845,752▲139% | $1,023,702▲83.4% | $1,103,851▲69.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $408,885▼43.4% | $354,249▼50.5% | $558,135▲10.2% | $651,846▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $722,565▲70.0% | $715,244▲67.3% | $506,312▲3.5% | $579,681▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $424,978▲12.3% | $427,469▲16.0% | $489,356▼1.6% | $599,427▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $378,340▼1.6% | $368,471▼3.0% | $497,134▲1.5% | $579,318▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $384,451▲2.1% | $379,920▲15.6% | $489,805▲0.3% | $561,860▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $376,649▼2.2% | $328,571▼20.5% | $488,544▲10.9% | $605,306▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $384,958▲18.5% | $413,332▲44.9% | $440,466▼6.1% | $566,634▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $324,894▼29.5% | $285,185▼6.1% | $468,840▲10.4% | $606,366▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $460,887 | $303,639▼4.5% | $424,545▲58.8% | $663,819▲32.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $318,067 | $267,297 | $500,361 | 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 · $9,000 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $9,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,000 |
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 95-0511043, based in Oceanside, 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 95-0511043.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $525,727 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 95-0511043) 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.