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 Palmdale, California, registered in 1951, with $124,858 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2705 E Avenue Q, Palmdale, CA, 93550 EIN 95-1956443 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$125K
▼ 21.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$107K
Net assets
$86K
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 rating10 mo reserves · +14% 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 · +14% 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
- 2705 E Avenue Q, Palmdale, CA, 93550
- City
- Palmdale
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $120K (FY2013) to $125K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.2MNet assets $86K
Operating margin
14.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$1.2M
Net assets
$86K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $124,858▼21.3% | $107,110▼44.3% | $85,877▲26.1% | $1,274,409▲1312% | 990 |
| 2023 | $158,702▼7.3% | $192,270▲6.6% | $68,129▼33.0% | $90,266▼23.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $171,217▲21.4% | $180,424▲54.9% | $101,697▼8.3% | $118,658▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $141,086▲92.6% | $116,505▲53.9% | $110,904▲28.5% | $122,676▲27.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $73,261▼8.1% | $75,685▼36.1% | $86,323▼2.7% | $96,269▼4.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $79,676▼11.2% | $118,436▲5.6% | $88,747▼7.9% | $101,075▼28.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $89,720▼50.5% | $112,128▼13.7% | $96,352▼18.9% | $140,407▼12.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $181,432▲61.2% | $129,886▲7.0% | $118,760▲76.7% | $160,714▲51.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $112,576▲8.5% | $121,356▼4.9% | $67,214▼11.6% | $105,774▼6.7% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $103,715▼11.4% | $127,545▲10.1% | $75,994▼23.9% | $113,411▼13.6% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $117,092▼2.8% | $115,812▼10.9% | $99,824▲12.2% | $131,289▲4.1% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $120,411 | $129,977 | $88,978 | $126,144 | 990EZ |
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 · $6,000 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $6,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $6,000 |
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 95-1956443, based in Palmdale, 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 95-1956443.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $124,858 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 95-1956443) 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.