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 Brick, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $399,420 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2491 Hooper Ave, Brick, NJ, 08723 EIN 21-0724501 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$399K
▼ 15.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$437K
Net assets
$1.1M
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 rating31 mo reserves · -9% 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: 31 mo reserves · -9% 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
- 2491 Hooper Ave, Brick, NJ, 08723
- City
- Brick
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $370K (FY2013) to $399K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $26KNet assets $1.1M
Operating margin
-9.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$26K
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $399,420▼15.8% | $437,076▲16.0% | $1,142,005▼3.2% | $1,167,905▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $474,437▲0.2% | $376,740▼3.7% | $1,179,661▲9.0% | $1,212,385▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $473,461▲35.4% | $391,304▲13.5% | $1,081,964▲8.2% | $1,118,498▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $349,554▲103% | $344,901▲55.5% | $999,807▲5.2% | $1,049,515▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $171,904▼70.4% | $221,744▼63.7% | $950,117▼5.0% | $996,028▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $580,546▲56.4% | $611,533▲64.5% | $999,957▼3.0% | $1,043,754▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $371,171▲0.1% | $371,771▲8.4% | $1,030,944▼1.4% | $1,078,980▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $370,707▲6.0% | $342,935▼1.3% | $1,045,489▲1.3% | $1,096,814▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $349,694▼0.6% | $347,590▼3.8% | $1,032,146▲3.1% | $1,087,595▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $351,805▼3.8% | $361,285▲1.1% | $1,001,230▲0.7% | $1,059,691▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $365,603▼1.1% | $357,282▼6.4% | $993,793▲0.8% | $1,055,068▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $369,716 | $381,795▲18.6% | $986,307▲1.0% | $1,050,237▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $321,849 | $976,576 | $1,043,220 | 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.
Grants received · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| 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 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 21-0724501, based in Brick, 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 21-0724501.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $399,420 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 21-0724501) 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.