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 Metuchen, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $168,129 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
87 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen, NJ, 08840 EIN 22-1641415 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$168K
▲ 21.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$196K
Net assets
$1.6M
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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating98 mo reserves · -17% 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: 98 mo reserves · -17% margin earns a C+ 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
- 87 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen, NJ, 08840
- City
- Metuchen
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $160K (FY2013) to $168K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $21KNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
-16.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$21K
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $168,129▲21.7% | $195,937▲6.6% | $1,601,938▼1.7% | $1,622,529▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $138,187▲12.9% | $183,804▲1.2% | $1,629,746▼2.7% | $1,654,740▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $122,422▼1.2% | $181,677▲5.1% | $1,675,363▼3.4% | $1,696,554▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $123,935▼34.7% | $172,924▲27.1% | $1,734,619▼2.7% | $1,754,352▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $189,836▲43.9% | $136,057▼13.3% | $1,783,608▲3.1% | $1,798,289▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $131,962▲7.1% | $156,940▲7.2% | $1,729,829▼1.4% | $1,741,302▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $123,198▼24.1% | $146,462▼6.5% | $1,754,807▼1.3% | $1,771,190▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $162,412▲36.9% | $156,620▲11.5% | $1,778,071▲0.3% | $1,794,402▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $118,665▼4.9% | $140,416▼0.1% | $1,772,279▼1.2% | $1,785,492▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $124,821▼22.1% | $140,528▲1.8% | $1,794,030▼0.9% | $1,810,970▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $160,229▼0.1% | $138,046▼10.2% | $1,809,735▲1.2% | $1,824,832▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $160,353 | $153,684▼3.9% | $1,787,553▼0.6% | $1,805,900▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $159,847 | $1,799,144 | $1,816,172 | 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 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| 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 22-1641415, based in Metuchen, 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 22-1641415.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $168,129 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 22-1641415) 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.