Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Stafford, Texas, registered in 1951, with $272,672 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
10150 W Airport Blvd, Stafford, TX, 77477 EIN 74-0508050 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$273K
▲ 4.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$344K
Net assets
$2.5M
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 Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA— 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 rating86 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 Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA: 86 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 Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA— 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 Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $76K (FY2013) to $273K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $33KNet assets $2.5M
Operating margin
-26.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.5M
Total liabilities
$33K
Net assets
$2.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $272,672▲4.7% | $343,939▲24.4% | $2,451,893▼2.9% | $2,484,850▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $260,428▲16.4% | $276,588▲24.5% | $2,524,565▼0.6% | $2,553,798▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $223,763▲7.7% | $222,212▲11.5% | $2,540,841▲0.2% | $2,571,669 | 990 |
| 2021 | $207,773▲31.5% | $199,339▲2.5% | $2,536,739▲0.3% | $2,571,605 | 990 |
| 2020 | $158,031▼46.4% | $194,555▼37.6% | $2,528,305▼1.1% | $2,572,072▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $295,028▼16.2% | $311,620▼13.0% | $2,556,718▼1.8% | $2,589,626▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $351,950▲194% | $358,352▲195% | $2,604,130▲3.5% | $2,624,178▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $119,629▼9.7% | $121,521▼4.9% | $2,516,446▼0.4% | $2,535,994▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $132,543▲74.4% | $127,724▲3.4% | $2,525,483▲0.6% | $2,559,102▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $75,979 | $123,555▼27.1% | $2,511,488▲1.9% | $2,570,535▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $169,558▲9.5% | $2,464,837▲2.2% | $2,495,302▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $154,812▼1.8% | $2,412,552▲0.7% | $2,441,776 | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $157,648 | $2,396,829 | $2,440,556 | 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.
Grants received · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-0508050, based in Stafford, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA's EIN?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-0508050.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $272,672 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA have?
- CharityIndex grades Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 74-0508050) 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.