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 Canoga Park, California, registered in 1951, with $234,130 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
20925 Osborne St, Canoga Park, CA, 91304 EIN 95-2229517 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$234K
▼ 5.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$263K
Net assets
$178K
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 rating8 mo reserves · -12% 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: 8 mo reserves · -12% 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
- 20925 Osborne St, Canoga Park, CA, 91304
- City
- Canoga Park
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $226K (FY2019) to $234K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $53KNet assets $178K
Operating margin
-12.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$231K
Total liabilities
$53K
Net assets
$178K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $234,130▼5.9% | $262,926▲12.4% | $177,527▼13.0% | $230,728▼13.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $248,874▲11.6% | $233,847▲8.8% | $204,122▲5.2% | $265,414▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $223,032▲23.6% | $214,859▲14.0% | $194,111▲4.4% | $254,374▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $180,468▼9.8% | $188,394▲13.3% | $186,000▼4.1% | $238,387▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $200,110▼11.6% | $166,345▼23.7% | $193,926▲21.3% | $235,246▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $226,318 | $217,882 | $159,831 | $212,039 | 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 · $22K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $22K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $6,000 |
| 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 95-2229517, based in Canoga Park, 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 95-2229517.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $234,130 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 95-2229517) 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.