Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ENGAGEMENT IN LOCAL CHARITABLE PROGRAMS AND DIRECT INVOLVMENT IN THE NATIONAL PROGRAMS PUT FORTH BY THE NATIONAL LODGE OF THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS.
- Income
- $130,524
- Spending
- $112,667
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $2,400, secretary
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THE ORGANIZATION SOLICITED DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEER TIME FROM ITS MEMBERS IN ADDITION TO CONDUCTING INTERNAL FUNDRAISERS TO GENERATE FUNDS THAT THE ORGANIZATION EXPENDED DIRECTLY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY. THESE BENEFITS INCLUDED NATIONAL AND LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS; CONDUCTING DRUG AWARENESS PROGRAMS; PROVIDING DONATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS PROGRAM; GIVING FINANCIAL AID TO LOCAL FAMILIES OFHANDICAPPED CHILDREN TO HELP DEFRAY THE COSTS OF WHEELCHAIRS, EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, ETC.; FARMINGTON YOUTH ASSISTANCE; AND PROVIDING DONATIONS IN RESPONSE TO VARIOUS OTHER LOCAL CHARITABLE REQUESTS. THE LODGE MEMBERS ARE ALSO ACTIVE IN MANY PATRIOTIC ENDEAVORS SUCH AS VISITING INSTITUTIONALIZED VETERANS AND PROVIDING THEM WITH PERSONAL ITEMS; AND ENGAGING IN VARIOUS PATRIOTIC PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE FLAG DAY OBSERVANCE. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE, NONE OF THE FOREGOING COULD HAVE BEEN ACCOMPLISHED WITHOUT THE SELFLESS PERSONAL TIME AND EFFORT EXPENDED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION, AS ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS ARE INITIATED, PLANNED AND CONDUCTED BY MEMBER VOLUNTEERS. THUS 100% OF ALL FUNDS RAISED ARE USED FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSE.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(8) fraternal beneficiary society.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1951.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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