Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Garden Grove, California, registered in 1951, with $605,453 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
11551 Trask Ave, Garden Grove, CA, 92843 EIN 95-1981132 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$605K
▲ 48.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$712K
Net assets
$308K
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
—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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · -18% 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: 5 mo reserves · -18% margin earns a C+ 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
- 11551 Trask Ave, Garden Grove, CA, 92843
- City
- Garden Grove
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $609K (FY2014) to $605K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $288KNet assets $308K
Operating margin
-17.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$596K
Total liabilities
$288K
Net assets
$308K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $605,453▲48.7% | $712,128▲61.4% | $308,350▼25.7% | $595,937▼11.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $407,260▼57.2% | $441,329▼56.1% | $415,025▼7.6% | $675,233▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $951,665▼1.1% | $1,005,920▲15.2% | $449,094▼15.8% | $706,262▼13.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $962,437▲114% | $872,905▲122% | $533,443▲4.0% | $817,304▲24.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $449,533▼10.0% | $393,318▼34.1% | $512,890▲28.2% | $658,854▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $499,549▼11.3% | $596,476▲8.1% | $400,039▼22.6% | $564,076▼17.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $563,356▼6.2% | $551,602▼15.3% | $516,789▲2.3% | $685,696▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $600,398▼1.8% | $650,997▲1.9% | $505,035▼9.1% | $710,536▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $611,602▲1.6% | $639,098▲10.5% | $555,634▼4.7% | $722,989▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $602,163▼1.0% | $578,407▼8.0% | $583,130▲4.2% | $771,414▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $608,503 | $628,492 | $559,374 | $729,018 | 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 · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $10,000 |
| 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 95-1981132, based in Garden Grove, 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 95-1981132.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $605,453 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 95-1981132) 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.