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 Santa Maria, California, registered in 1951, with $1,714,174 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1309 N Bradley Rd, Santa Maria, CA, 93454 EIN 95-0541119 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.7M
▲ 37.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.3M
Net assets
$3.1M
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
★★★★
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 rating28 mo reserves · +23% 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: 28 mo reserves · +23% 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 →
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
- 1309 N Bradley Rd, Santa Maria, CA, 93454
- City
- Santa Maria
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.6M (FY2014) to $1.7M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $418KNet assets $3.1M
Operating margin
23.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.5M
Total liabilities
$418K
Net assets
$3.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,714,174▲37.7% | $1,317,960▲21.9% | $3,082,178▲22.9% | $3,500,658▲18.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,244,996▼0.2% | $1,081,080▲14.9% | $2,508,819▲1.9% | $2,952,820▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,247,244▲26.3% | $940,786▼14.6% | $2,462,596▲12.3% | $2,897,658▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $987,603▼36.6% | $1,101,271▼13.9% | $2,193,262▼2.4% | $2,455,800▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,557,679▲3.4% | $1,279,413▼13.9% | $2,246,980▲14.1% | $2,658,875▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,506,690▼6.7% | $1,486,037▼6.3% | $1,968,714▲1.1% | $2,407,889▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,615,206▼9.9% | $1,586,535▲0.1% | $1,948,061▲1.5% | $2,406,537▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,792,140▲30.3% | $1,584,352▲13.8% | $1,919,390▲12.1% | $2,326,467▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,375,196▼11.3% | $1,392,145▲3.2% | $1,711,602▼1.0% | $2,119,109▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,550,972 | $1,349,101 | $1,728,551 | $2,170,288 | 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 · $56K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $56K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $19,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $18,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $19,000 |
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 95-0541119, based in Santa Maria, 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 95-0541119.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $1,714,174 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 95-0541119) 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.