Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Tucumcari, New Mexico, registered in 1972, with $122,278 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 814, Tucumcari, NM, 88401 EIN 85-0086274 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2023)
$122K
▼ 14.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$110K
Net assets
$235K
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 rating26 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: 26 mo reserves · +10% 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
- Address
- Po Box 814, Tucumcari, NM, 88401
- City
- Tucumcari
- State
- New Mexico
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $254K (FY2013) to $122K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $27KNet assets $235K
Operating margin
10.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$262K
Total liabilities
$27K
Net assets
$235K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $122,278▼14.7% | $109,793▼18.1% | $235,278▲5.6% | $261,948▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $143,279▲30.0% | $134,083▲64.1% | $222,795▲4.3% | $230,491▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $110,207▼7.6% | $81,720▲44.2% | $213,599▲15.4% | $226,620▲20.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $119,325▼17.3% | $56,672▼59.5% | $185,117▲51.2% | $187,912▲45.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $144,362▼13.5% | $139,780▼22.1% | $122,464▲3.9% | $129,021▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $166,852▼11.9% | $179,444▼9.7% | $117,881▼9.7% | $135,581▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $189,409▼7.3% | $198,645▼9.6% | $130,476▼6.6% | $143,401▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $204,316▼8.7% | $219,756▼7.9% | $139,710▼10.0% | $155,392▼10.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $223,784▼5.3% | $238,640▼6.8% | $155,151▼8.7% | $174,418▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $236,208▼6.9% | $256,114▼7.0% | $170,008▼10.5% | $192,616▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $253,781 | $275,435▼6.0% | $189,945▼10.2% | $213,653▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $292,974▲4.9% | $211,597▼12.0% | $232,547▼12.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $279,161▼12.8% | $240,402▲6.1% | $265,327▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $320,274▼11.0% | $226,587▼17.1% | $249,051▼22.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $359,717 | $273,440 | $319,220 | 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.
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 85-0086274, based in Tucumcari, New Mexico. 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 85-0086274.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $122,278 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 85-0086274) 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.