Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Harlingen, Texas, registered in 1951, with $407,570 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1426 S Commerce St, Harlingen, TX, 78550 EIN 74-1186481 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$408K
▼ 15.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$411K
Net assets
$605K
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 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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · -1% 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: 18 mo reserves · -1% 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 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 $395K (FY2014) to $408K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $69KNet assets $605K
Operating margin
-0.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$675K
Total liabilities
$69K
Net assets
$605K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $407,570▼15.6% | $410,538▼5.2% | $605,487▼3.3% | $674,890▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $483,058▲18.2% | $433,228▲9.1% | $625,834▲9.0% | $681,649▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $408,846▼0.7% | $396,923▲10.3% | $574,030▼2.0% | $621,613▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $411,721▲202% | $359,775▲67.9% | $585,509▲9.7% | $622,524▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $136,173▼67.1% | $214,261▼50.8% | $533,553▼12.8% | $550,548▼14.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $413,473▲4.2% | $435,196▼2.8% | $611,641▼3.4% | $643,135▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $396,882▼9.4% | $447,828▲1.9% | $633,364▼7.4% | $648,046▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $437,859▲10.7% | $439,344▲10.1% | $684,069▲66.0% | $690,344▲58.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $395,461 | $399,141 | $412,171 | $434,382 | 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 · $8,500 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $8,500, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
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 74-1186481, based in Harlingen, 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 74-1186481.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $407,570 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 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 74-1186481) 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.