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 Norwalk, California, registered in 1951, with $151,144 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
13418 Clarkdale Ave, Norwalk, CA, 90650 EIN 95-2107581 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$151K
▲ 71.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$128K
Net assets
$102K
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 · +15% 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 · +15% 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
- 13418 Clarkdale Ave, Norwalk, CA, 90650
- City
- Norwalk
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $175K (FY2014) to $151K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $11KNet assets $102K
Operating margin
15.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$113K
Total liabilities
$11K
Net assets
$102K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $151,144▲71.9% | $127,947▲41.2% | $101,730▲29.5% | $112,887▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $87,915▼14.4% | $90,587▼5.2% | $78,533▼3.3% | $94,564▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $102,729▼37.7% | $95,606▼32.4% | $81,205▲9.6% | $98,075▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $165,013▲200% | $141,502▲88.6% | $74,082▼29.8% | $89,158▼19.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $55,008▼57.7% | $75,045▼44.9% | $105,571▼2.9% | $110,753▲1.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $130,142▼31.2% | $136,217▼28.7% | $108,756▼5.3% | $108,756▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $189,078▲2.0% | $191,010▲19.6% | $114,831▼1.7% | $114,831▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $185,302▲3.1% | $159,752▼6.7% | $116,762▲28.0% | $116,762▲28.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $179,698▼20.0% | $171,249▼6.1% | $91,212▲10.2% | $91,212▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $224,643▲28.2% | $182,330▲0.9% | $82,763▲105% | $82,763▲78.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $175,238 | $180,688▼4.9% | $40,450▼8.1% | $46,300▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $190,000 | $43,998 | $46,038 | 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 · $8,500 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $8,500, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $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 95-2107581, based in Norwalk, 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 95-2107581.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $151,144 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 95-2107581) 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.