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 Kingsville, Texas, registered in 1951, with $125,373 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1404 S 6th St, Kingsville, TX, 78363 EIN 74-1230324 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$125K
▼ 32.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$71K
Net assets
$54K
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 rating9 mo reserves · +43% 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: 9 mo reserves · +43% 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
- Address
- 1404 S 6th St, Kingsville, TX, 78363
- City
- Kingsville
- State
- Texas
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $312K (FY2014) to $125K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
43.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$54K
Net assets
$54K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,373▼32.8% | $71,244▼62.3% | $54,129▲2260% | $54,129▼70.2% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $186,589▲173% | $189,095▲152% | -$2,506▼102% | $181,532▲79.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $68,443▼25.2% | $75,164▼29.6% | $101,338▼6.2% | $101,338▼15.9% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $91,561▲108% | $106,746▲45.2% | $108,059▼6.4% | $120,561▼9.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $43,989▼52.0% | $73,515▼23.7% | $115,507▼32.6% | $133,249▼27.3% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $91,674▼52.1% | $96,331▼54.7% | $171,290▲10.2% | $183,175▲5.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $191,574▼25.9% | $212,493▼25.1% | $155,409▼13.3% | $174,306▼13.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $258,656▼17.1% | $283,642▲4.9% | $179,276▼8.3% | $201,139▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $312,190 | $270,484 | $195,593 | $211,168 | 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 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 74-1230324, based in Kingsville, 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 74-1230324.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $125,373 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 74-1230324) 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.