Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Yucca Valley, California, registered in 1951, with $238,371 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
55946 Yucca Trl, Yucca Valley, CA, 92284 EIN 95-3161211 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$238K
▲ 24.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$217K
Net assets
$105K
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+
★★★★
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 rating6 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: 6 mo reserves · +9% 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 →
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
- 55946 Yucca Trl, Yucca Valley, CA, 92284
- City
- Yucca Valley
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $79K (FY2011) to $238K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $19KNet assets $105K
Operating margin
8.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$125K
Total liabilities
$19K
Net assets
$105K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $238,371▲24.0% | $217,311▼0.5% | $105,120▲38.0% | $124,536▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $192,270▲2.4% | $218,502▲9.7% | $76,151▲3.2% | $124,016▲36.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $187,737▲13.7% | $199,262▲14.9% | $73,759▼13.5% | $90,937▼13.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $165,116▲35.9% | $173,425▲49.7% | $85,284▼28.0% | $105,094▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $121,533▼34.6% | $115,828▼30.3% | $118,376▼0.6% | $118,376▼0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $185,779▲5.1% | $166,193▼10.2% | $119,143▲11.0% | $119,143▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $176,707▲66.6% | $184,998▲53.8% | $107,368▲53.5% | $108,839▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $106,097▼1.8% | $120,282▲2.7% | $69,926▼16.9% | $110,782▼11.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $108,033▲32.5% | $117,090▲30.9% | $84,111▼9.7% | $124,457▼5.6% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $81,510▼22.5% | $89,420▼20.0% | $93,168▲1.8% | $131,808▲6.5% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $105,234▼4.5% | $111,796▼7.8% | $91,529▼6.7% | $123,753▼1.0% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $110,230 | $121,273▲2.9% | $98,091▲32.9% | $124,943▼12.6% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | — | $117,854▲5.2% | $73,823▲11.6% | $142,985▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | $78,709 | $112,019 | $66,165 | $135,069 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $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 95-3161211, based in Yucca Valley, 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 95-3161211.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $238,371 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 95-3161211) 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.