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 Closter, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $229,240 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
148 Railroad Ave, Closter, NJ, 07624 EIN 22-1759440 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$229K
▲ 11.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$263K
Net assets
$473K
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 rating22 mo reserves · -15% 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 · -15% 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 →
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
- 148 Railroad Ave, Closter, NJ, 07624
- City
- Closter
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $151K (FY2013) to $229K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $473K
Operating margin
-14.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$473K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$473K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $229,240▲11.0% | $263,389▲56.8% | $473,233▼6.7% | $473,233▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $206,437▲27.1% | $167,933▼4.2% | $507,382▲8.2% | $507,382▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $162,385▲37.5% | $175,301▼12.6% | $468,878▼2.7% | $468,878▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $118,120▼19.4% | $200,530▲58.7% | $481,794▼14.6% | $481,794▼14.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $146,493▼13.1% | $126,395▼40.2% | $564,204▲3.7% | $564,204▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $168,612 | $211,533▲15.7% | $544,106▼7.3% | $548,720▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $168,532▼28.2% | $182,860▲4.4% | $587,027▼2.4% | $596,172▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $234,747▲75.5% | $175,233▼4.5% | $601,355▲7.1% | $610,227▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $133,759▼14.6% | $183,489▲13.0% | $561,559▼4.0% | $572,670▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $156,581▲4.9% | $162,394▲20.8% | $584,859▼3.4% | $610,357▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $149,281▼1.3% | $134,447▲3.1% | $605,557▲1.0% | $628,197▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $151,215 | $130,355▲12.2% | $599,628▲6.2% | $621,793▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $116,149▼6.1% | $564,794▲10.1% | $581,172▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $123,706▼16.9% | $512,871▼7.5% | $529,818▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $148,836 | $554,489 | $570,674 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
| 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 22-1759440, based in Closter, 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 22-1759440.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $229,240 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 22-1759440) 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.