Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Saginaw, Michigan, registered in 1942, with $114,429 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1704 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Saginaw, MI, 48601 EIN 38-1319617 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$114K
▲ 0.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$100K
Net assets
$224K
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 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 rating27 mo reserves · +13% 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: 27 mo reserves · +13% 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
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $128K (FY2013) to $114K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $59KNet assets $224K
Operating margin
12.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$283K
Total liabilities
$59K
Net assets
$224K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $114,429▲0.6% | $99,751▲25.9% | $224,157▲7.0% | $282,721▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $113,772▲10.1% | $79,237▲4.0% | $209,478▲19.7% | $276,777▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $103,308▲27.1% | $76,199▲20.4% | $174,943▲18.2% | $249,471▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $81,263▲58.7% | $63,284▲25.9% | $148,059▲13.8% | $228,160▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $51,221▲27.6% | $50,247▼22.0% | $130,080▲0.8% | $215,927▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $40,139▼60.2% | $64,438▼39.1% | $129,106▼15.8% | $208,450▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $100,921▲8.5% | $105,839▲6.0% | $153,405▼3.1% | $184,403▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $92,999▼27.6% | $99,828▼6.2% | $158,323▼4.1% | $190,735▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $128,521▲6.6% | $106,444▼0.9% | $165,152▲15.4% | $202,408▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $120,595▼17.4% | $107,378▼7.3% | $143,075▲10.2% | $182,818▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $146,015▲14.5% | $115,787▼3.4% | $129,858▲30.3% | $172,719▲18.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $127,562 | $119,867▼7.2% | $99,630▲10.5% | $145,726▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $129,197▲7.4% | $90,173▲9.3% | $142,294▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $120,321 | $82,509 | $140,437 | 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 38-1319617, based in Saginaw, Michigan. 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 38-1319617.
- How much revenue does Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World report?
- Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the World reported $114,429 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 38-1319617) 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.