Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Santa Barbara, California, registered in 1951, with $827,462 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
150 N Kellogg Ave, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111 EIN 95-0541117 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$827K
▲ 63.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$779K
Net assets
$83K
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
—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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 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: 1 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a C+ 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
- 150 N Kellogg Ave, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111
- City
- Santa Barbara
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $388K (FY2019) to $827K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $625KNet assets $83K
Operating margin
5.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$709K
Total liabilities
$625K
Net assets
$83K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $827,462▲63.8% | $779,450▲9.6% | $83,343▲137% | $708,597▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $505,139▲10.5% | $710,896▲31.7% | $35,130▼85.4% | $694,606▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $457,172▼7.5% | $539,753▲6.3% | $240,887▼37.4% | $777,052▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $494,320▲16.0% | $507,925▲4.0% | $385,062▼5.5% | $808,609▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $426,255▲9.8% | $488,165▼0.4% | $407,263▼0.2% | $795,202▼12.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $388,358 | $490,046 | $408,051 | $909,182 | 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 · $22K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $22K, 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 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $6,500 |
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 95-0541117, based in Santa Barbara, 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 95-0541117.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $827,462 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 95-0541117) 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.