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 New Braunfels, Texas, registered in 1951, with $352,214 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
353 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX, 78130 EIN 74-2671280 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$352K
▲ 65.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$375K
Net assets
$306K
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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · -6% 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: 10 mo reserves · -6% 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 →
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
- Address
- 353 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX, 78130
- City
- New Braunfels
- State
- Texas
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $178K (FY2013) to $352K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $46KNet assets $306K
Operating margin
-6.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$352K
Total liabilities
$46K
Net assets
$306K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $352,214▲65.5% | $374,950▲58.1% | $305,848 | $352,285▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $212,818▲5.9% | $237,121▲67.4% | $305,998▼9.6% | $359,470▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $200,924▲5.3% | $141,685▲3.6% | $338,411▲30.9% | $401,968▲25.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $190,752▲60.8% | $136,794▲9.7% | $258,483▲44.2% | $321,029▲34.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $118,663▼18.5% | $124,723▼17.0% | $179,230▼1.9% | $238,180▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $145,563▼30.9% | $150,322▼13.7% | $182,771▼2.7% | $236,131▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $210,707▲27.0% | $174,266▼4.6% | $187,911▲24.1% | $234,599▲28.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $165,968▲7.3% | $182,741▲10.8% | $151,470▼10.0% | $183,352▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $154,613▼7.1% | $164,894▼2.6% | $168,243▼5.8% | $198,972▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $166,372▼9.3% | $169,292▼3.2% | $178,524▼1.6% | $219,178▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $183,451▲3.2% | $174,800▼2.3% | $181,444▲5.0% | $219,549▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $177,765 | $178,834▼4.2% | $172,793▼0.6% | $206,267▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $186,591▼8.0% | $173,862▼6.4% | $229,979▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $202,751▲9.1% | $185,849▲13.5% | $211,225▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $185,922 | $163,705 | $204,755 | 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 | $9,420 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,500 |
| 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 74-2671280, based in New Braunfels, 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 74-2671280.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $352,214 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 74-2671280) 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.