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 Woodbridge, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $306,008 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
665 Rahway Ave, Woodbridge, NJ, 07095 EIN 22-1667371 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$306K
▼ 19.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$411K
Net assets
$650K
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.
D
—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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating19 mo reserves · -34% 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: 19 mo reserves · -34% margin earns a D 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
- 665 Rahway Ave, Woodbridge, NJ, 07095
- City
- Woodbridge
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $326K (FY2013) to $306K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $342KNet assets $650K
Operating margin
-34.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$992K
Total liabilities
$342K
Net assets
$650K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $306,008▼19.8% | $411,246▲13.5% | $650,487▼13.2% | $992,489▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $381,650▲14.6% | $362,445▼9.0% | $749,564▲6.7% | $1,087,000▲26.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $333,125▼5.8% | $398,322▲35.2% | $702,496▲1.3% | $859,604 | 990 |
| 2021 | $353,657▲132% | $294,650▲111% | $693,302▲10.0% | $859,730▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $152,302▼45.6% | $139,967▼59.1% | $630,529▲8.1% | $747,576▲26.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $280,054▼14.1% | $342,343▼4.5% | $583,346▼9.6% | $590,909▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $325,902 | $358,371▼7.1% | $645,635▼4.8% | $655,483▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $385,879 | $678,098 | $688,111 | 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 · $7,500 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $7,500, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $7,500 |
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 22-1667371, based in Woodbridge, 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 22-1667371.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $306,008 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 22-1667371) 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.