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 Chula Vista, California, registered in 1951, with $406,884 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
901 Elks Ln, Chula Vista, CA, 91910 EIN 95-1927048 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$407K
▼ 1.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$380K
Net assets
$1.2M
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 rating38 mo reserves · +7% 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: 38 mo reserves · +7% 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
- 901 Elks Ln, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
- City
- Chula Vista
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $361K (FY2013) to $407K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $117KNet assets $1.2M
Operating margin
6.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$117K
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $406,884▼1.8% | $380,004▼0.2% | $1,218,807▲2.3% | $1,336,043▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $414,246▲3.7% | $380,928▼21.5% | $1,191,889▲11.9% | $1,317,289▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $399,637▲0.7% | $485,478▲15.3% | $1,064,709▼7.8% | $1,166,668▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $396,814▲14.2% | $420,906▲24.4% | $1,154,815▼5.4% | $1,249,839▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $347,503▼36.0% | $338,278▼35.4% | $1,220,563▲0.7% | $1,330,804▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $542,590▼12.3% | $523,572▲19.4% | $1,212,240▲1.3% | $1,299,799▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $618,905▲26.9% | $438,459▲13.6% | $1,196,457▲17.8% | $1,289,725▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $487,812▲12.4% | $386,123▼6.3% | $1,016,011▲10.6% | $1,137,777▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $433,993▲15.1% | $412,282▲10.4% | $918,432▲9.3% | $1,048,626▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $376,919▲4776% | $373,502▲233339% | $839,945 | $949,370▲175% | 990 |
| 2014 | -$8,061▼102% | $160▼99.9% | $0▼100% | $345,667▼62.7% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $360,750 | $287,196▲4.8% | $835,468▲9.7% | $926,478▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $274,018▼6.0% | $761,914▲9.8% | $838,197▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $291,588 | $694,019 | $738,890 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $6,500 |
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 95-1927048, based in Chula 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 95-1927048.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $406,884 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 95-1927048) 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.