Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Kerrville, Texas, registered in 1951, with $146,553 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 294535, Kerrville, TX, 78029 EIN 74-1369303 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$147K
▼ 5.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$157K
Net assets
$436K
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.
B
—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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating33 mo reserves · -7% 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: 33 mo reserves · -7% margin earns a B+ 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 →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $128K (FY2014) to $147K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $26KNet assets $436K
Operating margin
-7.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$461K
Total liabilities
$26K
Net assets
$436K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $146,553▼5.0% | $156,893▲9.3% | $435,523▼2.3% | $461,186▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $154,239▼0.1% | $143,502▼11.3% | $445,863▲2.5% | $472,340▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $154,442▼20.7% | $161,701▲28.6% | $435,126▼1.6% | $460,549▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $194,824▲121% | $125,787▲49.3% | $442,385▲18.5% | $465,820▲19.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $88,132▼37.3% | $84,269▼30.6% | $373,347▲1.0% | $391,282▼0.2% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $140,644▲5.9% | $121,439▼1.8% | $369,484▲5.4% | $392,087▲4.2% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $132,833▲0.1% | $123,713▲5.3% | $350,661▲2.0% | $376,442▼1.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $132,696▲17.4% | $117,500▲8.1% | $343,750▲2.3% | $381,980▲7.3% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $113,068▼13.7% | $108,718▼11.8% | $336,031▲1.3% | $355,996▲1.8% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $131,047▲2.5% | $123,243▲25.3% | $331,681▲3.1% | $349,791▲2.6% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $127,867 | $98,369 | $321,780 | $340,872 | 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 · $45K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $45K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $15,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $14,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $14,500 |
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 74-1369303, based in Kerrville, 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 74-1369303.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $146,553 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 74-1369303) 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.