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 West Orange, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $228,164 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
424 Main St, West Orange, NJ, 07052 EIN 22-1376863 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$228K
▲ 11.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$218K
Net assets
$237K
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 rating13 mo reserves · +4% 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: 13 mo reserves · +4% 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
- 424 Main St, West Orange, NJ, 07052
- City
- West Orange
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $180K (FY2013) to $228K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $237K
Operating margin
4.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$237K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$237K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $228,164▲11.7% | $218,407▲2.5% | $236,662▲4.3% | $236,662▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $204,182▼5.9% | $213,123▲8.8% | $226,905▼3.8% | $226,905▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $216,952▲10.3% | $195,862▲2.0% | $235,846▲9.8% | $235,846▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $196,619▲149% | $192,010▲118% | $214,755▲2.2% | $214,755▲2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $78,915▼32.4% | $87,939▼33.1% | $210,146▼4.1% | $210,146▼4.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $116,694▼23.3% | $131,375▼11.3% | $219,170▼6.3% | $219,170▼6.3% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $152,081▲13.3% | $148,081▲4.2% | $233,851▲1.7% | $233,851▲1.7% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $134,281▲11.2% | $142,145▲20.5% | $229,851▼1.6% | $229,851▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $120,712▼12.2% | $117,951▼22.3% | $233,702▲1.2% | $233,702▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $137,449▼4.1% | $151,868▲5.4% | $230,942▼5.9% | $230,942▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $143,348▼20.3% | $144,059▲13.5% | $245,360▼0.3% | $245,360▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $179,829 | $126,972 | $246,071 | $246,071 | 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 · $29K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $29K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
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 22-1376863, based in West 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 22-1376863.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $228,164 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 22-1376863) 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.