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Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA

EIN 93-0482037 · Springfield, OR

Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.

What it says it does

THIS IS A CHARITABLE AND SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES SOCIAL AND CHARITABLE EVENTS FOR ITS MEMBERS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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

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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

COMMUNITY FOOD BASKETS AND CHILDRENS GIFST AT CHRISTMASSNACK PACK PROGRAM FOR A LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTHERE IS A COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OFFERED TO SPRINGFIELD RESIDENTS ONLYLODGE HAS A SCHOLARSHIP AND STUDENT OF THE MONTH PROGRAM
SUPPORT OF LOCAL FIRST RESPONDERS THROUGH MEMBERS CARD GAMES HELD 4 TIMES PER MONTH
LODGE SUPPORTS MEMBER ACTIVITIES INCLUDING A DINING ESTABLISHMENT, BINGO, MUSIC, ACCESS TO STATE RUN LOTTERY AND OTHER ENTERTAINMENT.IN ADDITION, NEEDED ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO ANY MEMBER OF THE ELKS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHEN NEEDED

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
Not on the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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