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 Torrance, California, registered in 1951, with $175,765 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1820 Abalone Ave, Torrance, CA, 90501 EIN 95-1867917 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$176K
▲ 14.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$173K
Net assets
$908K
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
—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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating63 mo reserves · +2% 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: 63 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a B+ 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
- 1820 Abalone Ave, Torrance, CA, 90501
- City
- Torrance
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $203K (FY2013) to $176K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $49KNet assets $908K
Operating margin
1.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$957K
Total liabilities
$49K
Net assets
$908K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $175,765▲14.7% | $172,990▲13.7% | $907,781▼0.5% | $957,024▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $153,267▲36.5% | $152,128▲9.5% | $912,346▲8.5% | $952,354▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $112,295▲13.2% | $138,977▲58.9% | $840,843▼8.9% | $873,653▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $99,162▲28.4% | $87,446▼21.3% | $922,775▲2.2% | $956,833▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $77,228▼60.9% | $111,131▼35.8% | $902,829▲18.8% | $925,524▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $197,611▼2.0% | $173,115▲7.4% | $759,851▲6.0% | $792,601▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $201,603▼7.1% | $161,143▲0.8% | $717,115▼0.5% | $757,629▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $216,928▲6.8% | $159,793▼13.0% | $720,370▲8.1% | $758,398▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $203,153 | $183,711▲11.5% | $666,551▲8.7% | $704,488▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $164,747▲10.3% | $613,410▲9.2% | $650,504▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $149,429▼1.2% | $561,512▲4.6% | $595,389▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $151,175 | $536,580 | $566,224 | 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 · $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 95-1867917, based in Torrance, 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 95-1867917.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $175,765 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 95-1867917) 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.