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 Lubbock, Texas, registered in 1951, with $165,593 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3409 Milwaukee Ave, Lubbock, TX, 79407 EIN 75-0780188 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$166K
▲ 18.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$181K
Net assets
$1.7M
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.
B
—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 rating113 mo reserves · -10% 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: 113 mo reserves · -10% 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 →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $227K (FY2013) to $166K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $86KNet assets $1.7M
Operating margin
-9.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$86K
Net assets
$1.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $165,593▲18.3% | $181,412▼14.0% | $1,709,686▼1.1% | $1,795,643▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $139,970▼0.6% | $210,959▲12.9% | $1,729,285▼9.6% | $1,812,873▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $140,854▼48.9% | $186,930▲7.3% | $1,912,133▲3.4% | $1,979,399▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $275,800▲131% | $174,198▲67.5% | $1,849,337▲10.2% | $1,919,820▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $119,151▼25.2% | $104,000▼33.5% | $1,677,925▲0.9% | $1,769,850▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $159,397▼18.0% | $156,493▼19.2% | $1,662,774▼2.5% | $1,691,171▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $194,280▲219% | $193,650▲107% | $1,704,626▲1.4% | $1,721,713▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $60,963▼21.8% | $93,643▲2.5% | $1,681,776▼0.7% | $1,701,487 | 990 |
| 2014 | $77,972▼65.7% | $91,322▼41.3% | $1,694,106▼0.8% | $1,700,804▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $227,264 | $155,486▼18.5% | $1,707,456▲4.4% | $1,710,808▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $190,740▲12.4% | $1,635,678▲1.7% | $1,635,954▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $169,748▲7.9% | $1,608,886▼0.2% | $1,608,886▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $157,390 | $1,612,163 | $1,612,163 | 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 · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, 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 | $8,500 |
| 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 75-0780188, based in Lubbock, 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 75-0780188.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $165,593 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 75-0780188) 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.