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 Weslaco, Texas, registered in 1951, with $461,992 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
201 S Border Ave, Weslaco, TX, 78596 EIN 74-1680694 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$462K
▼ 1.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$420K
Net assets
$484K
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 rating14 mo reserves · +9% 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: 14 mo reserves · +9% 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 $328K (FY2015) to $462K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $58KNet assets $484K
Operating margin
9.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$542K
Total liabilities
$58K
Net assets
$484K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $461,992▼1.5% | $420,146▲5.9% | $484,479▲2.2% | $542,296▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $469,146▼8.0% | $396,676▼1.7% | $474,139▲16.4% | $495,105▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $509,903▲7.9% | $403,379▼0.5% | $407,390▲40.1% | $431,322▲38.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $472,691▲199% | $405,468▲129% | $290,819▲31.7% | $310,423▲29.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $157,954▼62.8% | $176,795▼55.9% | $220,747▼6.4% | $240,637▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $424,428▲8.1% | $400,898▲1.2% | $235,947▲25.8% | $253,001▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $392,582▲9.0% | $395,951▲12.8% | $187,573▼13.1% | $216,954▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $360,060▲9.8% | $351,044▲8.6% | $215,855▲23.7% | $232,789▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $327,781 | $323,124 | $174,444 | $198,657 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| 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 74-1680694, based in Weslaco, 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 74-1680694.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $461,992 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 74-1680694) 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.