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 Crockett, Texas, registered in 1951, with $58,984 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 87, Crockett, TX, 75835 EIN 75-0978522 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$59K
▲ 43.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$42K
Net assets
$141K
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 rating41 mo reserves · +30% 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: 41 mo reserves · +30% 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 declined from $117K (FY2010) to $59K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $9,167Net assets $141K
Operating margin
29.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$150K
Total liabilities
$9,167
Net assets
$141K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,984▲43.3% | $41,570▲51.3% | $141,145▲19.5% | $150,312▲15.9% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $41,165▼3.6% | $27,474▼29.1% | $118,079▲25.9% | $129,649▲24.5% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $42,710▲31.4% | $38,738 | $93,822▼2.6% | $104,116▼2.0% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $32,505▼29.5% | $38,754▲5.9% | $96,348▼0.8% | $106,262▲0.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $46,134▼10.8% | $36,596▼31.2% | $97,129▲10.9% | $105,831▲8.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $51,708▲25.0% | $53,212▲17.7% | $87,572▼1.7% | $97,877▼6.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $41,362▼11.8% | $45,192▼7.0% | $89,061▼4.1% | $104,238▼2.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $46,902▲1.1% | $48,618▼0.6% | $92,891▼1.8% | $106,454▼4.2% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $46,414▼3.7% | $48,911▼14.4% | $94,607▼2.6% | $111,067▼6.5% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $48,209▲125% | $57,147▲163% | $97,104▼7.6% | $118,804▼4.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $21,395▼5.1% | $21,702▲12.0% | $105,117▼1.1% | $124,634▲1.7% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $22,534▲33.4% | $19,376▲24.8% | $106,287▲2.6% | $122,580▲1.3% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $16,895▼35.5% | $15,531▼30.3% | $103,584▲1.3% | $120,974▲2.8% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $26,201▼77.6% | $22,292▼81.4% | $102,220▲4.0% | $117,659▲14.8% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $116,786 | $120,128▼4.1% | $98,311▼11.7% | $102,476▼12.0% | 990EZ |
| 2009 | — | $125,241 | $111,325 | $116,399 | 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 · $28K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $28K, 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 | $9,500 |
| 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 75-0978522, based in Crockett, 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 75-0978522.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $58,984 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 75-0978522) 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.