Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Vista, California, registered in 1951, with $570,049 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1947 E Vista Way, Vista, CA, 92084 EIN 95-1914000 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$570K
▲ 13.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$598K
Net assets
-$74K
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.
D
—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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -5% 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: 0 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a D 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
- 1947 E Vista Way, Vista, CA, 92084
- City
- Vista
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $415K (FY2019) to $570K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $410KNet assets -$74K
Operating margin
-5.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$336K
Total liabilities
$410K
Net assets
-$74K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $570,049▲13.2% | $598,419▲8.5% | -$74,418▼156% | $335,767▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $503,407▲102% | $551,473▲89.4% | $133,198▼26.5% | $295,282▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $248,758▲4.5% | $291,118▲30.2% | $181,264▲190% | $293,103▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $238,001▼17.5% | $223,563▼22.5% | $62,453▲20.0% | $328,055▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $288,378▼30.6% | $288,538▼21.5% | $52,045▲25.2% | $285,947▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $415,402 | $367,628 | $41,575 | $260,895 | 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 | $6,000 |
| 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 95-1914000, based in Vista, 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 95-1914000.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $570,049 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 95-1914000) 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.