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 Victorville, California, registered in 1951, with $94,822 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 1122, Victorville, CA, 92393 EIN 95-1749322 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$95K
▲ 8.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$116K
Net assets
$550K
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 rating57 mo reserves · -22% 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: 57 mo reserves · -22% 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
- Po Box 1122, Victorville, CA, 92393
- City
- Victorville
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $130K (FY2013) to $95K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $278KNet assets $550K
Operating margin
-22.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$828K
Total liabilities
$278K
Net assets
$550K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $94,822▲8.9% | $115,715▼11.0% | $549,847▼3.7% | $827,571▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $87,049▲2.8% | $130,059▲56.4% | $570,741▲30.4% | $830,560▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $84,695▼20.4% | $83,156▼34.6% | $437,782▼3.7% | $872,574▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $106,400▼10.3% | $127,116▼24.0% | $454,524▼4.4% | $880,698▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $118,624▼13.5% | $167,261▲3.5% | $475,240▼9.3% | $902,855▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $137,152▼2.5% | $161,561▲1.4% | $523,877▼4.5% | $954,262▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $140,736▲8.6% | $159,253▲1.4% | $548,286▼3.3% | $988,336▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $129,545▲12.9% | $157,119▲15.9% | $566,803▼4.6% | $996,390▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $114,716▼9.5% | $135,587▲4.3% | $594,377▼3.4% | $1,013,189▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $126,707▼2.9% | $129,950▼11.7% | $615,248▼3.0% | $1,043,587▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $130,472 | $147,150 | $634,031 | $890,922 | 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 · $8,500 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $8,500, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $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 95-1749322, based in Victorville, 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 95-1749322.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $94,822 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 95-1749322) 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.