Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Sn Bernrdno, California, registered in 1951, with $250,277 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 30836, Sn Bernrdno, CA, 92413 EIN 95-0541070 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$250K
▼ 9.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$373K
Net assets
-$89K
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 rating0 mo reserves · -49% 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: 0 mo reserves · -49% 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 →
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 30836, Sn Bernrdno, CA, 92413
- City
- Sn Bernrdno
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $211K (FY2019) to $250K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $289KNet assets -$89K
Operating margin
-49.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$200K
Total liabilities
$289K
Net assets
-$89K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $250,277▼9.3% | $373,119▲32.0% | -$89,097▼427% | $200,287▼30.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $275,880▲88.6% | $282,707▲31.7% | $27,260▲53.8% | $289,304▲26.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $146,305▼43.5% | $214,590▼4.0% | $17,722▼84.5% | $228,665▼26.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $259,093▲360% | $223,578▲15.4% | $114,584▲193% | $309,425▲44.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $56,340▼73.3% | $193,749▼0.2% | $39,130▼38.7% | $214,176▲35.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $211,406 | $194,090 | $63,825 | $157,901 | 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 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 95-0541070, based in Sn Bernrdno, 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 95-0541070.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $250,277 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 95-0541070) 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.