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 Burbank, California, registered in 1951, with $259,577 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
2232 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA, 91505 EIN 95-0540970 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$260K
▲ 4.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$357K
Net assets
$2.8M
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.
D
—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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating93 mo reserves · -37% 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: 93 mo reserves · -37% margin earns a D 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
- 2232 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA, 91505
- City
- Burbank
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $280K (FY2019) to $260K (FY2023) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $75KNet assets $2.8M
Operating margin
-37.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.8M
Total liabilities
$75K
Net assets
$2.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $259,577▲4.1% | $356,788▲11.4% | $2,750,873▼3.5% | $2,826,018▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $249,444▲26.0% | $320,205▲27.7% | $2,850,067▼1.6% | $2,911,652▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $197,905▲49.5% | $250,807▲20.1% | $2,896,773▼1.5% | $2,931,460▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $132,352▼52.7% | $208,801▼33.8% | $2,940,480▼0.8% | $2,968,391▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $279,578 | $315,411 | $2,963,389 | $3,094,527 | 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.
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 95-0540970, based in Burbank, 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 95-0540970.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $259,577 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 95-0540970) 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.