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 San Diego, California, registered in 1951, with $708,472 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
7430 Jackson Dr, San Diego, CA, 92119 EIN 95-0541080 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$708K
▼ 16.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$672K
Net assets
$3.4M
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 rating60 mo reserves · +5% 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: 60 mo reserves · +5% 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
- 7430 Jackson Dr, San Diego, CA, 92119
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $374K (FY2013) to $708K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $150KNet assets $3.4M
Operating margin
5.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.5M
Total liabilities
$150K
Net assets
$3.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $708,472▼16.1% | $671,926▲21.1% | $3,355,801▲1.1% | $3,505,814▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $844,444▲164% | $555,040▼0.8% | $3,319,312▲9.4% | $3,460,105▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $319,804▲7.0% | $559,285▲40.3% | $3,034,077▼7.3% | $3,149,610▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $298,810▲25.2% | $398,622▲61.5% | $3,273,556▼3.3% | $3,374,504▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $238,757▼82.6% | $246,865▼18.4% | $3,386,442▲7.1% | $3,460,836▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,374,231▲354% | $302,555▲4.8% | $3,161,156▲51.3% | $3,232,778▲48.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $302,369▼54.4% | $288,621▼0.1% | $2,089,480▲4.1% | $2,176,170▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $663,006▲98.3% | $288,817▼6.1% | $2,007,061▲22.9% | $2,082,357▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $334,401▼10.7% | $307,450▲1.0% | $1,632,872▲2.0% | $2,036,708▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $374,370 | $304,433▲0.2% | $1,600,476▲4.6% | $1,978,621▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $303,811▼6.1% | $1,530,539▲4.0% | $1,894,513▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $323,718 | $1,471,064 | $1,925,912 | 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 · $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 95-0541080, based in San Diego, 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 95-0541080.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $708,472 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 95-0541080) 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.