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 Toms River, New Jersey, registered in 1972, with $641,290 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
600 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, 08753 EIN 21-0663554 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$641K
▼ 2.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$693K
Net assets
$700K
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 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · -8% 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: 12 mo reserves · -8% margin earns a B+ 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
- 600 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, 08753
- City
- Toms River
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $327K (FY2013) to $641K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $367KNet assets $700K
Operating margin
-8.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$367K
Net assets
$700K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $641,290▼2.3% | $692,844▲2.5% | $699,757▼6.9% | $1,067,195▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $656,248▼6.1% | $676,017▼4.3% | $751,311▼2.6% | $1,117,095▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $698,687▲8.4% | $706,723▼1.6% | $771,080▼1.0% | $1,149,567▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $644,553▲86.5% | $718,354▲112% | $779,116▼8.7% | $1,171,309▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $345,615▼53.5% | $338,834▼56.3% | $852,917▲0.8% | $1,242,446▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $743,056▲11.6% | $776,215▲29.4% | $846,136▼3.8% | $1,254,611▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $665,756▲11.5% | $600,073▲4.1% | $879,295▲8.1% | $1,275,701▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $597,050▼1.1% | $576,518▲0.7% | $813,612▲2.6% | $1,232,886▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $603,734▲87.9% | $572,354▲23.8% | $793,080▲4.1% | $1,287,224▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $321,309▼5.5% | $462,215▲15.6% | $761,700▼1.2% | $1,252,569▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $340,147▲4.1% | $399,796▲4.1% | $770,650▲2.6% | $1,194,415▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $326,900 | $384,003▲21.2% | $750,918▼5.3% | $1,225,137▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $316,920 | $793,361 | $1,278,051 | 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 · $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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| 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 21-0663554, based in Toms River, 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 21-0663554.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $641,290 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 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 21-0663554) 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.