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 Childress, Texas, registered in 1951, with $82,760 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 427, Childress, TX, 79201 EIN 75-0881746 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$83K
▲ 2.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$91K
Net assets
$65K
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 rating9 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: 9 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 →
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 $54K (FY2010) to $83K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $36KNet assets $65K
Operating margin
-9.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$102K
Total liabilities
$36K
Net assets
$65K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $82,760▲2.7% | $90,943▲7.4% | $65,262▼8.5% | $101,577▼5.8% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $80,579▼32.7% | $84,645▼33.8% | $71,328▼1.9% | $107,821▲0.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $119,722▲67.2% | $127,918▲32.0% | $72,679▼8.1% | $107,720▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $71,606▲44.5% | $96,928▲51.6% | $79,093▼24.3% | $118,782▼18.6% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $49,551▼28.7% | $63,925▼17.0% | $104,415▼12.1% | $145,876▼8.9% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $69,476▼57.8% | $77,001▼57.9% | $118,789▲40.8% | $160,104▲24.8% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $164,706▲96.7% | $182,970▲145% | $84,345▼6.4% | $128,308▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $83,749▼0.2% | $74,734▼9.0% | $90,129▲4.6% | $122,749▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $83,890▲39.6% | $82,098▲32.0% | $86,133▲2.1% | $120,684▲14.8% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $60,092▼12.9% | $62,191▼19.6% | $84,341▲1.6% | $105,112▲13.5% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $68,968▲26.9% | $77,331▲64.3% | $82,972▼9.2% | $92,622▼2.9% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $54,368 | $47,080 | $91,335 | $95,385 | 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 · $8,000 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $8,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,000 |
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 75-0881746, based in Childress, 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 75-0881746.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $82,760 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 75-0881746) 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.