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 Mission Viejo, California, registered in 1951, with $1,035,582 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
25092 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692 EIN 95-2915698 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.0M
▼ 5.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$812K
Net assets
$589K
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 rating9 mo reserves · +22% 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: 9 mo reserves · +22% 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
- 25092 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692
- City
- Mission Viejo
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $488K (FY2019) to $1.0M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $255KNet assets $589K
Operating margin
21.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$844K
Total liabilities
$255K
Net assets
$589K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,035,582▼5.5% | $811,581▼22.1% | $588,946▲61.4% | $844,167▲37.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,096,300▲3.1% | $1,042,453▼3.8% | $364,945▲17.3% | $614,592▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,063,292▲29.6% | $1,083,967▲14.7% | $311,098▼4.7% | $534,376▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $820,647▲155% | $945,117▲164% | $326,492▲19.3% | $556,012▼14.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $322,259▼34.0% | $357,382▼44.1% | $273,614▼11.4% | $650,539▼11.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $488,111 | $639,455 | $308,737 | $732,113 | 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 · $8,000 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $8,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 95-2915698, based in Mission Viejo, 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 95-2915698.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $1,035,582 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 95-2915698) 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.