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 Breckenridge, Texas, registered in 1951, with $20,042 in FY2022 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 352, Breckenridge, TX, 76424 EIN 75-0693805 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2022)
$20K
▼ 51.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2022)
$57K
Net assets
$38K
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 · -183% 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 · -183% 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 →
FTransparency10% of the rating0 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: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 352, Breckenridge, TX, 76424
- City
- Breckenridge
- State
- Texas
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $88K (FY2010) to $20K (FY2022) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2022)
Liabilities $1,364Net assets $38K
Operating margin
-183.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$39K
Total liabilities
$1,364
Net assets
$38K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $20,042▼51.7% | $56,761▲0.8% | $37,892▼42.4% | $39,256▼48.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $41,468▼7.1% | $56,297▲12.7% | $65,784▼18.4% | $75,757▼11.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $44,640▼32.4% | $49,959▼24.3% | $80,613 | $85,537▲4.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $65,988▼17.7% | $65,983▼7.3% | $80,591▲44.1% | $81,704▲30.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $80,216▲22.7% | $71,162▼11.2% | $55,911▲44.8% | $62,394▲17.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $65,354▼17.8% | $80,120▼11.1% | $38,622▼27.7% | $53,340▼14.7% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $79,491▲7.0% | $90,140▲5.5% | $53,388▼16.6% | $62,510▼10.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $74,273▼24.5% | $85,456▼18.1% | $64,037▼14.9% | $70,120▼13.8% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $98,364▲19.4% | $104,353▲22.6% | $75,220▼7.4% | $81,303▼17.8% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $82,386▼13.9% | $85,135▼11.6% | $81,209▲14.2% | $98,857▼3.9% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $95,728▼11.2% | $96,346▼15.8% | $71,119▼0.9% | $102,888▼0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $107,808▲22.6% | $114,489▲37.7% | $71,737▼23.6% | $103,506▼17.7% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $87,938 | $83,131 | $93,940 | $125,709 | 990EZ |
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 · $19K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $19K, 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 | $9,000 |
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 75-0693805, based in Breckenridge, 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 75-0693805.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $20,042 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2022 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 75-0693805) 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.