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 South Orange, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $151,967 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
220 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ, 07079 EIN 22-1294995 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$152K
▼ 7.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$139K
Net assets
$258K
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 rating22 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: 22 mo reserves · +9% 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
- 220 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ, 07079
- City
- South Orange
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $137K (FY2013) to $152K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Operating margin
8.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$258K
Net assets
$258K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $151,967▼7.1% | $138,840▲37.5% | $258,031▲5.4% | $258,031▲5.4% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $163,587▲71.6% | $100,997▲23.4% | $244,904▲34.3% | $244,904▲34.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $95,319▲102% | $81,814▲25.5% | $182,314▲8.0% | $182,314▲8.0% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $47,075▼63.2% | $65,206▼50.1% | $168,809▼9.7% | $168,809▼9.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $127,930▲1.5% | $130,734▼8.8% | $186,940▼1.5% | $186,940▼1.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $126,090▲5.9% | $143,387▲31.3% | $189,744▼8.4% | $189,744▼8.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $119,073▼12.0% | $109,245▼14.7% | $207,041▲5.0% | $207,041▲5.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $135,358▲20.7% | $128,054▲17.4% | $197,213▲3.8% | $197,213▲3.8% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $112,136▼4.0% | $109,044▼2.5% | $189,909▲1.7% | $189,909▲1.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $116,799▼14.6% | $111,858▼20.9% | $186,817▲2.7% | $186,817▲2.7% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $136,715 | $141,347 | $181,876 | $181,876 | 990EZ |
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 | $8,500 |
| 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 22-1294995, based in South Orange, 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 22-1294995.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $151,967 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 22-1294995) 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.