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 Kemah, Texas, registered in 1951, with $154,961 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 608, Kemah, TX, 77565 EIN 74-1530926 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$155K
▲ 99.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$176K
Net assets
$1.2M
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 rating81 mo reserves · -14% 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: 81 mo reserves · -14% 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 →
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 $140K (FY2014) to $155K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4,480Net assets $1.2M
Operating margin
-13.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$4,480
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $154,961▲99.1% | $176,429▲29.2% | $1,197,842▼2.5% | $1,202,322▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $77,812▼31.5% | $136,582▼5.4% | $1,228,467▼1.8% | $1,264,721▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $113,613▲3.9% | $144,316▲6.2% | $1,250,809▼10.0% | $1,294,049▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $109,345▲15.3% | $135,929▲4.0% | $1,389,947▼1.2% | $1,411,434▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $94,805▼80.2% | $130,746▼8.9% | $1,406,222▼3.3% | $1,445,313▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $479,111▲256% | $143,512▲15.9% | $1,453,704▲31.7% | $1,475,363▲30.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $134,523▼4.2% | $123,861▼9.9% | $1,104,103▲9.3% | $1,133,432▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $140,350 | $137,439 | $1,010,152 | $1,036,427 | 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 · $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 | 2023 | $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 74-1530926, based in Kemah, 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 74-1530926.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $154,961 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 74-1530926) 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.