Benevolent & Protective Oreder of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Oreder of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Liberty, Texas, registered in 1951, with $168,182 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 852, Liberty, TX, 77575 EIN 23-7130202 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$168K
▲ 57.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$193K
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.
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 Oreder 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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating14 mo reserves · -15% 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 Oreder of Elks of the USA: 14 mo reserves · -15% margin earns a C+ 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 Oreder 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 Oreder 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 $41K (FY2011) to $168K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $38KNet assets $220K
Operating margin
-15.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$259K
Total liabilities
$38K
Net assets
$220K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $168,182▲57.2% | $193,348▲24.7% | $220,494▼10.2% | $258,882▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $106,986▼26.9% | $155,019▲21.3% | $245,660▼16.5% | $275,719▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $146,297▼21.7% | $127,773▼6.6% | $294,063▲7.7% | $299,503▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $186,883▲41.3% | $136,843▲25.7% | $273,039▲9.2% | $279,387▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $132,264▼23.1% | $108,866▼10.9% | $250,037▲7.8% | $249,877▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $171,928▲70.1% | $122,117▲29.7% | $231,998▲27.3% | $232,108▲27.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $101,079▲36.7% | $94,175▲9.7% | $182,187▲3.9% | $182,288▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $73,938▼26.1% | $85,829▼7.8% | $175,283▼10.6% | $175,363▼10.5% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $100,013▲10.3% | $93,060▼7.5% | $195,976▲3.7% | $195,976▲3.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $90,644▲77.9% | $100,636▲114% | $189,023▼6.4% | $189,023▼6.4% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $50,959▲24.1% | $47,042▼8.7% | $201,864▲2.0% | $201,864▲2.0% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $41,062 | $51,538 | $197,947 | $197,947 | 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 Oreder 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 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Benevolent & Protective Oreder of Elks of the USA a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Benevolent & Protective Oreder of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7130202, based in Liberty, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Benevolent & Protective Oreder of Elks of the USA's EIN?
- Benevolent & Protective Oreder of Elks of the USA's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7130202.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Oreder of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Oreder of Elks of the USA reported $168,182 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Benevolent & Protective Oreder of Elks of the USA have?
- CharityIndex grades Benevolent & Protective Oreder of Elks of the USA C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Oreder of Elks of the USA (EIN 23-7130202) 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.