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 Ventura, California, registered in 1951, with $249,823 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
2126 Knoll Dr, Ventura, CA, 93003 EIN 95-0711478 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$250K
▼ 0.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$280K
Net assets
$1.5M
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.
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 rating62 mo reserves · -12% 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: 62 mo reserves · -12% 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
- 2126 Knoll Dr, Ventura, CA, 93003
- City
- Ventura
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $224K (FY2013) to $250K (FY2023) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $108KNet assets $1.5M
Operating margin
-12.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$108K
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $249,823▼0.7% | $279,770▼3.2% | $1,455,820▼2.0% | $1,563,908▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $251,601▲16.2% | $289,007▲13.9% | $1,485,767▼2.5% | $1,598,590▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $216,532▲35.7% | $253,716▲32.6% | $1,523,134▼2.4% | $1,658,375▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $159,543▼25.6% | $191,322▼20.8% | $1,560,318▼2.3% | $1,732,074▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $214,496▲15.2% | $241,620▼2.2% | $1,597,579▼9.1% | $1,801,895▼13.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $186,228▼16.9% | $247,177▲4.9% | $1,757,478▼3.4% | $2,075,037▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $224,103 | $235,530▼1.6% | $1,818,427▼0.6% | $1,958,933▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $239,320 | $1,829,854 | $1,970,353 | 990 |
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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 95-0711478, based in Ventura, 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 95-0711478.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $249,823 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 C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 95-0711478) 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.