Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in San Pedro, California, registered in 1951, with $2,720,861 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1748 Cumbre Dr, San Pedro, CA, 90732 EIN 95-0541110 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.7M
▲ 22.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.9M
Net assets
$6.6M
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 rating27 mo reserves · -7% 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: 27 mo reserves · -7% 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
- 1748 Cumbre Dr, San Pedro, CA, 90732
- City
- San Pedro
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $851K (FY2013) to $2.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $6.8MNet assets $6.6M
Operating margin
-6.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.4M
Total liabilities
$6.8M
Net assets
$6.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,720,861▲22.8% | $2,899,087▲10.1% | $6,632,339▼2.3% | $13,407,915▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,215,096▲9.2% | $2,633,426▲16.5% | $6,787,064▼4.3% | $13,608,739▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,029,213▼73.0% | $2,261,326▲81.8% | $7,091,834▼2.9% | $13,997,230▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $7,520,957▲1389% | $1,243,719▲66.3% | $7,304,950▼8.2% | $14,059,784▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $505,160▼3.1% | $747,803▲48.9% | $7,960,198▼2.6% | $13,829,983▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $521,219▲9.1% | $502,147▲82.7% | $8,174,383▲8.8% | $12,481,566▲36.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $477,567▲2.7% | $274,787▼2.8% | $7,509,808▲30.6% | $9,134,420▲52.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $464,797▲15.0% | $282,822▲0.9% | $5,748,073▲61.0% | $6,001,010▲56.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $404,216▼69.4% | $280,262▼49.7% | $3,570,297▲148% | $3,846,216▲122% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,321,126▲55.2% | $557,282▼37.4% | $1,438,668▲5740% | $1,733,138▲403% | 990 |
| 2013 | $851,457 | $890,759▲6.6% | $24,636▼62.6% | $344,248▼21.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $835,253 | $65,959 | $439,509 | 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 | $9,000 |
| 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 95-0541110, based in San Pedro, 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 95-0541110.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $2,720,861 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 95-0541110) 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.