Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Twentynine Palms, California, registered in 1951, with $61,224 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
6501 Elk Trail, Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277 EIN 95-2213907 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$61K
▼ 32.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$67K
Net assets
$38K
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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · -9% 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: 7 mo reserves · -9% margin earns a B+ 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
- 6501 Elk Trail, Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277
- City
- Twentynine Palms
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $57K (FY2011) to $61K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $7,644Net assets $38K
Operating margin
-9.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$46K
Total liabilities
$7,644
Net assets
$38K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,224▼32.3% | $66,722▲17.2% | $37,982▼12.6% | $45,626▼19.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $90,388▲66.6% | $56,925▲3.7% | $43,480▲282% | $56,479▲143% | 990 |
| 2022 | $54,265▲36.7% | $54,876▲31.5% | $11,382▼5.1% | $23,240▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $39,683▼15.7% | $41,731▼24.9% | $11,993▼14.6% | $20,439▼21.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $47,085▼28.5% | $55,555▼14.5% | $14,041▲390% | $26,007▼19.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $65,890▲43.3% | $64,992▲35.5% | -$4,841▼51.7% | $32,280▲15.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $45,978▼4.0% | $47,981▼0.9% | -$3,192▼168% | $27,941▲8.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $47,869▲8.4% | $48,425▲0.1% | -$1,189▼87.8% | $25,869▲6.5% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $44,171▲0.9% | $48,387▼5.0% | -$633▼118% | $24,299▼9.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $43,776▼9.6% | $50,955▼15.4% | $3,583▼66.7% | $26,737▼15.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $48,418▼4.3% | $60,265▲15.3% | $10,762▼62.0% | $31,731▼22.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $50,612▼3.7% | $52,262▲7.1% | $28,295▼5.5% | $40,777▼4.0% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $52,549▼8.0% | $48,817▼12.2% | $29,945▲14.2% | $42,482▲15.1% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $57,115 | $55,602 | $26,213 | $36,919 | 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 · $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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $7,866 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,000 |
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 95-2213907, based in Twentynine Palms, 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 95-2213907.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $61,224 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 95-2213907) 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.