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 Gonzales, Texas, registered in 1972, with $60,713 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 762, Gonzales, TX, 78629 EIN 74-1717048 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2023)
$61K
▼ 52.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$125K
Net assets
$80K
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.
F
—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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -106% 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: 8 mo reserves · -106% margin earns a F 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 declined from $115K (FY2013) to $61K (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $45KNet assets $80K
Operating margin
-105.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$125K
Total liabilities
$45K
Net assets
$80K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,713▼52.5% | $124,991▲0.9% | $80,090▼29.6% | $124,972▼15.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $127,942▲1.4% | $123,830▲16.2% | $113,688▲3.8% | $148,517▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $126,199▲28.8% | $106,544▲11.9% | $109,576▲21.9% | $128,535▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $97,945▲27.2% | $95,203▲0.1% | $89,921▼2.7% | $110,938▼0.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $77,028▼29.0% | $95,083▼20.3% | $92,454▼9.6% | $111,787▼11.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $108,484▲63.3% | $119,291▲57.1% | $102,270▼19.8% | $126,031▼19.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $66,448▼25.7% | $75,943▼9.6% | $127,454▼9.0% | $155,737▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $89,379▼22.6% | $84,028▼12.2% | $140,080▲7.0% | $171,378▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $115,427 | $95,667▼14.9% | $130,886▲27.4% | $162,008▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $112,429▲11.1% | $102,705▼21.9% | $140,000▼15.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $101,212 | $131,504 | $165,358 | 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 · $28K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $28K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $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 74-1717048, based in Gonzales, 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 74-1717048.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $60,713 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 74-1717048) 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.