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 Villas, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $535,838 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
917 Bayshore Rd, Villas, NJ, 08251 EIN 20-2152116 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$536K
▲ 17.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$474K
Net assets
$539K
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 rating14 mo reserves · +12% 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: 14 mo reserves · +12% 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
- Address
- 917 Bayshore Rd, Villas, NJ, 08251
- City
- Villas
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $168K (FY2013) to $536K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $478KNet assets $539K
Operating margin
11.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$478K
Net assets
$539K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $535,838▲17.0% | $473,660▲36.6% | $539,267▲13.0% | $1,017,127▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $457,814▼2.9% | $346,829▼7.4% | $477,089▲30.3% | $969,175▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $471,574▲83.5% | $374,450▲30.6% | $366,106▲36.1% | $866,802▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $256,922▼23.0% | $286,802▲11.9% | $268,981▼10.0% | $791,111▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $333,621▲9.5% | $256,412▲2.7% | $298,860▲34.8% | $805,240▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $304,594▲17.0% | $249,573▲5.1% | $221,651▲33.0% | $739,017▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $260,297▲8.1% | $237,386▲7.0% | $166,630▲15.9% | $691,547▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $240,887▲12.8% | $221,835▲19.4% | $143,719▲15.3% | $673,104▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $213,559▲27.2% | $185,825▲17.1% | $124,667▲28.6% | $664,278▲449% | 990 |
| 2014 | $167,955▼0.1% | $158,672▼17.5% | $96,932▲10.6% | $120,925▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $168,121 | $192,272▲12.1% | $87,649▼21.6% | $107,385▼19.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $171,552▲24.8% | $111,800▼2.6% | $132,769▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $137,454 | $114,821 | $129,508 | 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 · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, 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 | $9,000 |
| 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 20-2152116, based in Villas, New Jersey. 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 20-2152116.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $535,838 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 20-2152116) 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.