Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Summit, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $1,341,924 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
40 Maple St, Summit, NJ, 07901 EIN 22-0888275 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▲ 4.8% vs prior year
Membership median: $185K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$4.0M
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 rating44 mo reserves · +20% 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: 44 mo reserves · +20% 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
- 40 Maple St, Summit, NJ, 07901
- City
- Summit
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
- Mutual & Membership Benefit
- Subcategory
- Fraternal Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.1M (FY2019) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $408KNet assets $4.0M
Operating margin
19.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.4M
Total liabilities
$408K
Net assets
$4.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,341,924▲4.8% | $1,079,752▲27.1% | $3,978,979▼5.7% | $4,387,359▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,280,839▼3.9% | $849,506▼2.4% | $4,218,916▲11.4% | $4,231,687▼10.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,333,044▲1.9% | $870,287▲32.3% | $3,787,583▲13.9% | $4,745,610▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,307,706▲38.5% | $657,758▲49.5% | $3,324,827▲24.3% | $4,724,375▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $944,372▼12.4% | $439,969▲29.5% | $2,674,879▲23.2% | $4,309,992▲18.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,078,442 | $339,821 | $2,170,476 | $3,632,032 | 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 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,500 |
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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 22-0888275, based in Summit, 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 22-0888275.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $1,341,924 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 22-0888275) 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.