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 Escondido, California, registered in 1951, with $339,137 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
2430 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 92025 EIN 95-1515856 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$339K
▲ 2.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$395K
Net assets
$1.6M
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 rating49 mo reserves · -17% 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: 49 mo reserves · -17% 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
- 2430 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 92025
- City
- Escondido
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $250K (FY2013) to $339K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $114KNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
-16.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$114K
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $339,137▲2.9% | $395,381▲10.2% | $1,603,172▼4.0% | $1,717,510▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $329,564▲14.0% | $358,816▲5.7% | $1,669,670▲6.2% | $1,777,287▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $289,132▲2.9% | $339,514▲6.0% | $1,572,820▼3.1% | $1,780,175▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $281,055▲14.4% | $320,352▲20.2% | $1,623,202▼2.4% | $1,842,496▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $245,783▼11.8% | $266,468▼12.0% | $1,662,499▼6.8% | $1,878,820▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $278,744▲40.7% | $302,910▲23.7% | $1,784,754▼4.0% | $1,839,223▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $198,179▼18.5% | $244,966▼4.5% | $1,859,044▼2.7% | $2,005,983▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $243,248▼2.7% | $256,433▲4.2% | $1,911,235▼1.0% | $2,082,233▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $250,113 | $246,135▼10.6% | $1,930,630▲0.2% | $2,146,614▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $275,407▼11.8% | $1,926,652▼0.6% | $2,161,921▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $312,110 | $1,938,462 | $2,198,388 | 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 · $23K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $23K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,000 |
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 95-1515856, based in Escondido, 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 95-1515856.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $339,137 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 95-1515856) 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.