Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World is a 501(c)(8) organization based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, registered in 1942, with $121,447 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
200 E Market St, West Chester, PA, 19382 EIN 23-7621263 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$121K
▲ 7.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$116K
Net assets
$29K
Employees
—
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 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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · +5% 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: 3 mo reserves · +5% 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 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 →
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 Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 200 E Market St, West Chester, PA, 19382
- City
- West Chester
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $109K (FY2013) to $121K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $9,993Net assets $29K
Operating margin
4.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$39K
Total liabilities
$9,993
Net assets
$29K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $121,447▲7.1% | $115,622▼0.8% | $29,231▲24.9% | $39,224▲33.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $113,348▼2.9% | $116,519▲11.4% | $23,406▼11.9% | $29,348▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $116,693▲38.4% | $104,577▲25.0% | $26,577▲83.8% | $31,464▲62.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $84,334▲96.2% | $83,664▲38.5% | $14,461▲4.9% | $19,417▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $42,984▼63.3% | $60,397▼39.4% | $13,791▼55.8% | $16,552▼56.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $117,254▲0.2% | $99,625▼15.4% | $31,207▲129% | $38,372▲65.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $117,033▲47.8% | $117,828▲49.6% | $13,629▼6.5% | $23,132▲23.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $79,175▲2.8% | $78,755▼3.8% | $14,574▲2.6% | $18,757▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $77,012▼17.3% | $81,843▼14.0% | $14,205▼25.4% | $19,820▼17.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $93,099▼6.0% | $95,134▼3.8% | $19,036▼9.7% | $23,928▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $98,992▼9.4% | $98,858▼0.2% | $21,071▲0.6% | $26,507▼17.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $109,264 | $99,101▼16.8% | $20,937▲94.3% | $32,019▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $119,160▼7.5% | $10,774▲103% | $33,630▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $128,881▲2.5% | $5,306▼10.1% | $32,806▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $125,702 | $5,902 | $35,833 | 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 23-7621263, based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. 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 23-7621263.
- How much revenue does Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World report?
- Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World reported $121,447 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 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World (EIN 23-7621263) 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.