Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Findlay, Ohio, registered in 1951, with $321,757 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
900 W Melrose Ave, Findlay, OH, 45840 EIN 34-4186425 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$322K
▼ 6.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$297K
Net assets
$402K
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 the 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 rating16 mo reserves · +8% 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 the Elks of the USA: 16 mo reserves · +8% 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 the 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 the Elks of the USA: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $206K (FY2013) to $322K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $116KNet assets $402K
Operating margin
7.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$518K
Total liabilities
$116K
Net assets
$402K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $321,757▼6.4% | $296,594▼2.3% | $402,221▲6.7% | $518,132▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $343,804▲25.6% | $303,621 | $377,058▲11.9% | $499,551▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $273,824▲6.1% | $303,700▲28.0% | $336,875▼8.1% | $465,780▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $258,069▼12.0% | $237,175▲20.0% | $366,751▲9.7% | $479,801▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $293,315▲21.3% | $197,639▼20.2% | $334,333▲40.1% | $468,848▲24.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $241,843▲1.2% | $247,648▲2.2% | $238,657▼2.4% | $375,653▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $238,894▼11.0% | $242,360▼12.3% | $244,462▼1.4% | $385,954▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $268,501▲7.6% | $276,494▼1.3% | $247,928▼3.1% | $399,093▼27.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $249,584▲20.5% | $280,184▲20.3% | $255,921▼10.7% | $551,086▼47.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $207,182▲3.6% | $232,903▲32.3% | $286,521▼16.9% | $1,056,960▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $199,975▼3.1% | $176,074▼7.3% | $344,945▲7.4% | $1,107,770▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $206,350 | $189,930▼18.7% | $321,044▲5.4% | $1,134,202▲159% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $233,709▼1.4% | $304,624▲6.1% | $438,091▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $237,061▼19.4% | $287,102▲5.5% | $433,161▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $294,109▲3.7% | $272,064▼10.0% | $412,031▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $283,543 | $302,213 | $429,146 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of the 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 the Elks of the USA a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-4186425, based in Findlay, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of the USA's EIN?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of the USA's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-4186425.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of the USA reported $321,757 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of the USA have?
- CharityIndex grades Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of the USA B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of the USA (EIN 34-4186425) 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.