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 Paso Robles, California, registered in 1972, with $210,269 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 68, Paso Robles, CA, 93447 EIN 95-2482712 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$210K
▼ 12.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$208K
Net assets
$352K
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 rating20 mo reserves · +1% 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: 20 mo reserves · +1% 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
- Po Box 68, Paso Robles, CA, 93447
- City
- Paso Robles
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $332K (FY2015) to $210K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $78KNet assets $352K
Operating margin
1.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$430K
Total liabilities
$78K
Net assets
$352K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $210,269▼12.4% | $207,734▲3.0% | $351,577▲0.6% | $429,518▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $239,947▲8.5% | $201,616▼6.5% | $349,391▲13.9% | $424,694▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $221,114▲13.8% | $215,618▲29.2% | $306,798▼0.5% | $385,284▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $194,333▲35.7% | $166,858▲4.0% | $308,230▲7.9% | $369,253▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $143,183▼54.8% | $160,469▼52.6% | $285,591▼5.7% | $340,765▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $316,699▼16.7% | $338,630▼7.7% | $302,877▼6.4% | $338,096▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $380,176▲15.4% | $366,703▲7.8% | $323,621▲4.3% | $390,497▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $329,397▼6.1% | $340,103▲6.8% | $310,152▼3.3% | $364,957▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $350,894▲5.8% | $318,308▼0.9% | $320,857▲11.3% | $377,074▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $331,603 | $321,286 | $288,271 | $337,229 | 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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
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 95-2482712, based in Paso Robles, 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 95-2482712.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $210,269 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 95-2482712) 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.