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 Huntingtn Bch, California, registered in 1951, with $1,333,684 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
7711 Talbert Ave, Huntingtn Bch, CA, 92648 EIN 95-1885272 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▲ 12.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.3M
Net assets
$1.0M
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 rating10 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: 10 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
- 7711 Talbert Ave, Huntingtn Bch, CA, 92648
- City
- Huntingtn Bch
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $191K (FY2014) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $172KNet assets $1.0M
Operating margin
1.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$172K
Net assets
$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,333,684▲12.8% | $1,317,313▲23.3% | $1,046,778▲1.6% | $1,218,360▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,182,226 | $1,068,441 | $1,030,407 | $1,280,697 | 990 |
| 2022 | $0▼100% | — | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $583,385▲243% | $332,417▲37.5% | $703,191▲55.5% | $832,448▲38.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $169,856▼47.6% | $241,766▼19.9% | $452,223▼13.7% | $602,089▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $324,004▲2.6% | $301,898▼12.6% | $524,133▲4.4% | $643,064▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $315,790▼4.8% | $345,570▲35.4% | $502,027▲71.3% | $618,083▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $331,604▼3.5% | $255,306▲7.2% | $293,143▲35.2% | $674,111▲22.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $343,552▲40.7% | $238,113▲10.5% | $216,845▲94.6% | $548,954▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $244,173▲28.1% | $215,520▲22.4% | $111,406▲34.6% | $458,410▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $190,571 | $176,073 | $82,753 | $424,387 | 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 | $7,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $7,000 |
| 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 95-1885272, based in Huntingtn Bch, 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 95-1885272.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $1,333,684 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 95-1885272) 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.