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 Garland, Texas, registered in 1951, with $113,862 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3825 Duck Creek Dr, Garland, TX, 75043 EIN 75-6152309 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$114K
▼ 9.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$115K
Net assets
$220K
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
★★★★
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 rating23 mo reserves · -1% 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: 23 mo reserves · -1% 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 →
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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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $99K (FY2016) to $114K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,445Net assets $220K
Operating margin
-0.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$222K
Total liabilities
$1,445
Net assets
$220K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $113,862▼9.5% | $114,660▼13.0% | $220,310▼6.5% | $221,755▼8.9% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $125,869▲11.6% | $131,733▲6.9% | $235,702▼2.4% | $243,375▼6.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $112,777▼20.1% | $123,212▲16.3% | $241,566▼4.2% | $260,517▲1.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $141,191▲287% | $105,925▲93.7% | $252,201▲15.9% | $256,318▲15.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $36,471▼72.9% | $54,676▼47.5% | $217,552▼9.9% | $222,601▼11.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $134,822▲23.8% | $104,103▼0.4% | $241,538▲14.6% | $251,271▲10.2% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $108,915▲10.5% | $104,568▲3.5% | $210,819▲15.8% | $228,014▲11.2% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $98,536 | $101,022 | $182,087 | $205,096 | 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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,331 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,342 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,500 |
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 75-6152309, based in Garland, 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 75-6152309.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $113,862 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 75-6152309) 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.