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 Huntsville, Texas, registered in 1951, with $50,812 in FY2022 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 61, Huntsville, TX, 77342 EIN 74-1249421 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2022)
$51K
▲ 46.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2022)
$61K
Net assets
$36K
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
—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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · -20% 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: 7 mo reserves · -20% margin earns a C+ 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 →
FTransparency10% of the rating0 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: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 61, Huntsville, TX, 77342
- City
- Huntsville
- State
- Texas
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $62K (FY2010) to $51K (FY2022) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2022)
Liabilities $2,360Net assets $36K
Operating margin
-20.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$38K
Total liabilities
$2,360
Net assets
$36K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $50,812▲46.3% | $61,029▲42.8% | $35,542▼20.3% | $37,902▼18.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $34,739▼13.6% | $42,749▲28.9% | $44,593▼13.4% | $46,348▼11.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $40,206▼26.0% | $33,160▼33.3% | $51,512▼3.4% | $52,369▼1.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $54,340▼43.6% | $49,686▼48.3% | $53,341▲12.6% | $53,341▲12.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $96,424▲23.6% | $96,131▲41.2% | $47,368▲6.9% | $47,368▲6.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $78,024▲69.0% | $68,087▲51.3% | $44,302▲28.9% | $44,302▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $46,181▲26.3% | $44,987▼7.2% | $34,365▲3.6% | $39,326▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $36,563▼31.6% | $48,457▲7.3% | $33,171▼26.4% | $37,842▼17.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $53,478▲9.2% | $45,166▲5.1% | $45,065▲22.6% | $46,022▲25.2% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $48,960▼0.8% | $42,973▼24.9% | $36,753▲5.4% | $36,753▲5.4% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $49,340▼20.7% | $57,230▼23.5% | $34,860▼18.5% | $34,860▼18.5% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $62,238 | $74,800 | $42,750 | $42,750 | 990EZ |
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 · $18K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $18K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
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 74-1249421, based in Huntsville, 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 74-1249421.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $50,812 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2022 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 74-1249421) 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.