Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Hickory, North Carolina, registered in 1951, with $224,017 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
356 Main Ave Nw, Hickory, NC, 28601 EIN 56-0480227 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$224K
▼ 21.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$206K
Net assets
$353K
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 the Elks of 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 rating21 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 USA: 21 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 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 the Elks of USA: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 356 Main Ave Nw, Hickory, NC, 28601
- City
- Hickory
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $214K (FY2020) to $224K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $86KNet assets $353K
Operating margin
8.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$439K
Total liabilities
$86K
Net assets
$353K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $224,017▼21.3% | $205,863▼23.4% | $352,999▲5.4% | $439,401▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $284,619▼4.1% | $268,911▲11.8% | $334,846▲4.9% | $417,140▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $296,726▲37.8% | $240,580▲35.5% | $319,138▲21.3% | $394,647▲22.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $215,402▲0.7% | $177,576▼22.9% | $262,992▲8.5% | $321,331▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $213,905 | $230,465 | $242,424 | $296,186 | 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 · $38K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of USA totaling $38K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $14,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $12,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $12,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of USA a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of USA is a 501(c)(8) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-0480227, based in Hickory, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of USA's EIN?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of USA's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-0480227.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of USA reported $224,017 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of USA have?
- CharityIndex grades Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of USA C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of USA (EIN 56-0480227) 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.