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 Bound Brook, New Jersey, registered in 1972, with $271,944 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
305 E 2nd St, Bound Brook, NJ, 08805 EIN 22-0888240 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$272K
▲ 27.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$231K
Net assets
$168K
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 rating9 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 Order of Elks of the USA: 9 mo reserves · +15% 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
- 305 E 2nd St, Bound Brook, NJ, 08805
- City
- Bound Brook
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $129K (FY2014) to $272K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4,161Net assets $168K
Operating margin
15.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$172K
Total liabilities
$4,161
Net assets
$168K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $271,944▲27.9% | $230,786▲12.2% | $167,995▲32.4% | $172,156▲30.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $212,688▼1.5% | $205,683▲13.8% | $126,837▲6.3% | $131,714▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $215,861▼27.9% | $180,664▼40.5% | $119,270▲39.9% | $124,147▲42.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $299,225▲158% | $303,733▲121% | $85,245▲2.6% | $86,970▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $115,776▼29.2% | $137,240▼20.4% | $83,053▼20.5% | $85,749▼22.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $163,546▼22.0% | $172,433▼11.9% | $104,517▼7.8% | $110,702▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $209,742▲1.6% | $195,785▲3.2% | $113,404▲14.0% | $118,983▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $206,417▲49.4% | $189,804▲46.6% | $99,447▲20.1% | $104,563▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $138,127▼3.0% | $129,489▼18.6% | $82,834▲11.6% | $90,038▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $142,453▲10.3% | $159,117▲10.8% | $74,196▼18.3% | $82,825▼15.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $129,174 | $143,642 | $90,860 | $97,997 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, 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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,500 |
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 22-0888240, based in Bound Brook, 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 22-0888240.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $271,944 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 22-0888240) 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.