Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Winton, North Carolina, registered in 1942, with $862,095 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 159, Winton, NC, 27986 EIN 23-1583831 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$862K
▼ 43.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$4.1M
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.
D
—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 Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating46 mo reserves · -26% 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 Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World: 46 mo reserves · -26% margin earns a D 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 Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World— 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 Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 159, Winton, NC, 27986
- City
- Winton
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $932K (FY2018) to $862K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $500KNet assets $4.1M
Operating margin
-26.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.6M
Total liabilities
$500K
Net assets
$4.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $862,095▼43.6% | $1,088,203▼14.8% | $4,130,672▲159% | $4,630,672▲118% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,527,757▲11.6% | $1,276,681▼1.9% | $1,594,602▲18.7% | $2,120,320▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,369,238▲76.5% | $1,300,899▲131% | $1,343,526▼14.1% | $2,079,453▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $775,713▲98.0% | $564,300▲118% | $1,563,307▲15.6% | $2,063,307▲22.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $391,827▼63.6% | $258,923▼77.8% | $1,351,894▲10.9% | $1,684,163▲37.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,075,152▲15.4% | $1,167,088▲22.2% | $1,218,990▼11.1% | $1,228,990▼76.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $932,035 | $955,417 | $1,370,881 | $5,201,315 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World is a 501(c)(8) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-1583831, based in Winton, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World's EIN?
- Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-1583831.
- How much revenue does Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World report?
- Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World reported $862,095 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World have?
- CharityIndex grades Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World (EIN 23-1583831) 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.