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 Plainview, Texas, registered in 1951, with $83,169 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 668, Plainview, TX, 79073 EIN 75-0707472 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$83K
▲ 6.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$78K
Net assets
$142K
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 rating22 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: 22 mo reserves · +6% 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 $61K (FY2011) to $83K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $19KNet assets $142K
Operating margin
6.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$161K
Total liabilities
$19K
Net assets
$142K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,169▲6.6% | $77,917▼2.9% | $141,775▼7.7% | $161,064▼7.5% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $78,011▼16.0% | $80,244▼18.1% | $153,635▲11.0% | $174,102▲11.4% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $92,817▲50.3% | $98,034▲41.7% | $138,378▼3.7% | $156,289▲3.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $61,775▲29.6% | $69,205▲7.0% | $143,743▼4.1% | $151,463▼8.0% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $47,655▼37.2% | $64,682▼29.2% | $149,812▼14.6% | $164,713▼13.2% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $75,904▲3.9% | $91,340▲8.0% | $175,370▼4.9% | $189,683▲1.7% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $73,065▼26.5% | $84,557▼4.7% | $184,452▼8.1% | $186,602▼7.7% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $99,443▲153% | $88,718▲95.5% | $200,635▲8.1% | $202,092▲6.0% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $39,374▼35.5% | $45,370▼16.7% | $185,590▼2.0% | $190,732▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $61,047▲12.8% | $54,435▼6.3% | $189,285▲4.6% | $191,468▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $54,101▼8.6% | $58,090▼9.5% | $180,895▼2.2% | $183,903▼1.6% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $59,210▼2.8% | $64,157▲11.1% | $184,884▼2.6% | $186,953▼3.4% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $60,890 | $57,732▼10.2% | $189,831▲1.7% | $193,483▲2.0% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | — | $64,313 | $186,673 | $189,651 | 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 · $44K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $44K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $16,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $13,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $14,500 |
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 75-0707472, based in Plainview, 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 75-0707472.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $83,169 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 75-0707472) 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.