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 Monica, California, registered in 1951, with $180,136 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1040 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90405 EIN 95-0541120 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$180K
▲ 61.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$289K
Net assets
$2.5M
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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating103 mo reserves · -60% 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: 103 mo reserves · -60% margin earns a F 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
- 1040 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90405
- City
- Santa Monica
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $133K (FY2013) to $180K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $21KNet assets $2.5M
Operating margin
-60.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.5M
Total liabilities
$21K
Net assets
$2.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $180,136▲61.0% | $288,729▲33.1% | $2,476,411▲0.5% | $2,497,288▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $111,920▲97.6% | $216,907▲10.6% | $2,464,162▼7.6% | $2,489,132▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $56,647▼47.4% | $196,206▼19.4% | $2,666,948▼6.7% | $2,692,146▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $107,671▼38.4% | $243,545▲5.8% | $2,857,710▲6.0% | $2,870,828▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $174,800▲22.2% | $230,274▼6.8% | $2,696,472▼4.2% | $2,708,178▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $143,074▼19.6% | $246,972▲20.5% | $2,813,690▼4.3% | $2,827,592▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $178,006▲21.6% | $205,012▲9.9% | $2,940,173▼1.0% | $2,964,191▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $146,394▼9.8% | $186,520▲1.5% | $2,968,537▼1.3% | $2,989,057▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $162,302▲36.6% | $183,730▲4.8% | $3,007,483▼3.7% | $3,023,958▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $118,824▼10.8% | $175,310▼16.2% | $3,123,416▼0.6% | $3,150,038▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $133,269 | $209,285▲0.7% | $3,140,749▼5.3% | $3,164,444▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $207,746 | $3,314,827 | $3,342,526 | 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 · $34K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $34K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $12,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $12,000 |
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 95-0541120, based in Santa Monica, 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 95-0541120.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $180,136 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 95-0541120) 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.