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 Tyler, Texas, registered in 1951, with $34,620 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
13618 Sh 31 W, Tyler, TX, 75709 EIN 75-0136280 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$35K
▼ 22.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$25K
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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating582 mo reserves · +27% 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: 582 mo reserves · +27% 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $29K (FY2016) to $35K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3,706Net assets $1.2M
Operating margin
27.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$3,706
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,620▼22.8% | $25,186▼37.0% | $1,221,702▲0.8% | $1,225,408▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $44,858▲32.2% | $39,987▲10.3% | $1,212,268▲0.7% | $1,220,930▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $33,928▼16.2% | $36,268▲3.9% | $1,203,879▼0.2% | $1,210,786▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $40,500▲55.8% | $34,902▲3.0% | $1,206,219▲1.1% | $1,213,201▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $25,995▼41.9% | $33,893▼13.5% | $1,193,215▲4.4% | $1,196,915▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $44,761▼13.0% | $39,174▼16.4% | $1,142,938▼4.5% | $1,142,938▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $51,432▲74.8% | $46,867▲23.2% | $1,197,347▼2.3% | $1,197,347▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $29,415 | $38,033 | $1,225,901 | $1,228,095 | 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 · $9,000 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $9,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $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 75-0136280, based in Tyler, 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 75-0136280.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $34,620 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 75-0136280) 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.