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 Paris, Texas, registered in 1951, with $317,636 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 6125, Paris, TX, 75461 EIN 75-1367925 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$318K
▲ 25.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$248K
Net assets
$158K
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 rating8 mo reserves · +22% 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 · +22% 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 $119K (FY2013) to $318K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $6,615Net assets $158K
Operating margin
21.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$165K
Total liabilities
$6,615
Net assets
$158K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $317,636▲25.6% | $248,237▲13.5% | $158,274▲76.6% | $164,889▲43.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $252,960▲11.2% | $218,684▼5.2% | $89,603▲60.6% | $114,673▲39.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $227,418▲123% | $230,741▲116% | $55,801▼7.9% | $82,450▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $102,131▼33.2% | $107,044▼44.3% | $60,568▼7.5% | $88,169▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $152,841▼10.8% | $192,257▲22.5% | $65,481▼37.6% | $93,941▼36.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $171,287▲11.3% | $156,978▲8.7% | $104,897▲15.8% | $146,883▲25.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $153,930▲0.8% | $144,469▲5.3% | $90,588▲11.7% | $117,008▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $152,671▼23.4% | $137,227▼34.9% | $81,127▲23.5% | $113,061▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $199,218▲43.1% | $210,726▲53.6% | $65,683▼14.9% | $107,606▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $139,212▲16.7% | $137,162▼9.2% | $77,191▲2.7% | $111,878▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $119,275 | $151,022 | $75,141 | $113,619 | 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 · $23K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $23K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $6,000 |
| 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 75-1367925, based in Paris, 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 75-1367925.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $317,636 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 75-1367925) 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.