Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Blythe, California, registered in 1951, with $48,580 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 866, Blythe, CA, 92226 EIN 95-1627348 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$49K
▲ 67.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$48K
Net assets
$45K
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+
★★★★
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 rating11 mo reserves · +0% 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: 11 mo reserves · +0% 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 →
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
- Po Box 866, Blythe, CA, 92226
- City
- Blythe
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $80K (FY2015) to $49K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $9,445Net assets $45K
Operating margin
0.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$55K
Total liabilities
$9,445
Net assets
$45K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,580▲67.8% | $48,451▼0.6% | $45,215▲0.3% | $54,660▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $28,949▼37.9% | $48,764▼12.7% | $45,087▼30.5% | $51,494▼27.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $46,597▼5.1% | $55,846▲36.0% | $64,902▼12.5% | $71,014▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $49,097▲36.2% | $41,077▲18.0% | $74,151▲12.1% | $80,261▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $36,052▼35.4% | $34,825▼32.3% | $66,131▼8.9% | $72,551▼0.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $55,778▲21.9% | $51,474▼1.7% | $72,629▲6.3% | $73,149▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $45,745▼35.9% | $52,350▼33.2% | $68,325▼8.8% | $68,845▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $71,383▲49.4% | $78,404▲12.8% | $74,930▼8.6% | $75,450▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $47,782▼40.2% | $69,494▼16.5% | $81,951▼20.9% | $82,471▼20.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $79,943 | $83,253 | $103,663 | $103,775 | 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 · $17K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $17K, 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 | 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 95-1627348, based in Blythe, 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 95-1627348.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $48,580 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 95-1627348) 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.