Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Reno, Nevada, registered in 1951, with $1,015,247 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
597 Kumle Ln, Reno, NV, 89509 EIN 88-0024540 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.0M
▼ 3.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$952K
Net assets
$5.8M
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
—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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating73 mo reserves · +6% 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: 73 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a B+ 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 -$915K (FY2020) to $1.0M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $499KNet assets $5.8M
Operating margin
6.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.3M
Total liabilities
$499K
Net assets
$5.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,015,247▼3.2% | $952,048▼17.7% | $5,802,739▼8.1% | $6,302,012▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,049,231▲26.8% | $1,157,155▲53.8% | $6,313,468▼2.7% | $6,702,394▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $827,554▼14.2% | $752,387▼10.4% | $6,485,826▲2.8% | $6,711,568▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $964,154▲205% | $839,542▲62.8% | $6,310,819▲0.7% | $6,503,868▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | -$914,672 | $515,832 | $6,265,084 | $6,425,003 | 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 · $28K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of the USA totaling $28K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $10,000 |
| 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 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 88-0024540, based in Reno, Nevada. 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 88-0024540.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of the USA reported $1,015,247 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 88-0024540) 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.