Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Redondo Beach, California, registered in 1972, with $397,961 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
315 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA, 90277 EIN 95-0541060 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$398K
▼ 13.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$422K
Net assets
$791K
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
—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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating22 mo reserves · -6% 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: 22 mo reserves · -6% margin earns a B+ 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
- 315 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA, 90277
- City
- Redondo Beach
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $265K (FY2013) to $398K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $135KNet assets $791K
Operating margin
-6.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$927K
Total liabilities
$135K
Net assets
$791K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $397,961▼13.2% | $422,496▲19.2% | $791,495▼1.5% | $926,964▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $458,421▲14.6% | $354,312▲0.1% | $803,733▲24.5% | $933,551▲17.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $399,967▲10.8% | $353,878▲14.9% | $645,457▲5.1% | $792,394▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $360,863▲87.0% | $307,975▲19.8% | $614,315▲17.8% | $715,038▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $192,989▼65.5% | $257,080▼53.3% | $521,516▲3.2% | $590,945▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $559,698▲69.3% | $550,223▲76.7% | $505,557▼7.1% | $592,576▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $330,592▲14.4% | $311,398▲25.6% | $543,964▲3.7% | $643,360▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $289,040▼14.1% | $248,023▲12.2% | $524,770▲8.5% | $614,246▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $336,662▲25.9% | $221,092▲5.2% | $483,753▲14.2% | $578,989▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $267,468▲0.9% | $210,229▼2.9% | $423,600▲17.8% | $502,133▲18.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $265,198 | $216,587▼14.3% | $359,632▲24.8% | $422,969▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $252,757 | $288,158 | $372,148 | 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 · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, 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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $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 95-0541060, based in Redondo Beach, 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 95-0541060.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $397,961 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 95-0541060) 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.