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 Redlands, California, registered in 1951, with $529,709 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
663 New York St, Redlands, CA, 92374 EIN 95-0711492 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$530K
▼ 7.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$523K
Net assets
$546K
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 rating13 mo reserves · +1% 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: 13 mo reserves · +1% 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
- 663 New York St, Redlands, CA, 92374
- City
- Redlands
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $217K (FY2015) to $530K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $156KNet assets $546K
Operating margin
1.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$702K
Total liabilities
$156K
Net assets
$546K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $529,709▼7.5% | $523,276▼15.7% | $545,925▲1.2% | $701,605▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $572,357▲8.3% | $620,542▲4.5% | $539,492▼8.1% | $688,425▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $528,282▲19.7% | $593,777▲50.2% | $587,062▼11.8% | $706,918▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $441,434▲14383% | $395,201▲12866% | $665,419▲3.4% | $732,078▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,048▼99.2% | $3,048▼99.1% | $643,654▲69.4% | $643,654▲52.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $371,585▲19.9% | $335,843▲7.7% | $379,923▼29.9% | $422,140▼28.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $309,804▲34.1% | $311,936▲30.0% | $541,715▲3.4% | $591,285▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $230,944▲29.5% | $240,011▲59.6% | $523,871▼1.7% | $549,467▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $178,370▼17.8% | $150,346▼29.0% | $532,938▲5.6% | $554,580▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $216,869 | $211,731 | $504,722 | $515,126 | 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 · $36K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $36K, 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 | $18,500 |
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 95-0711492, based in Redlands, 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 95-0711492.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $529,709 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 95-0711492) 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.