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 Park Ridge, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $321,657 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
13 Sulak Ln, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656 EIN 22-1761824 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$322K
▲ 14.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$288K
Net assets
$235K
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 rating10 mo reserves · +10% 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: 10 mo reserves · +10% 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
- 13 Sulak Ln, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656
- City
- Park Ridge
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $121K (FY2013) to $322K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $14KNet assets $235K
Operating margin
10.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$249K
Total liabilities
$14K
Net assets
$235K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $321,657▲14.6% | $288,194▲28.0% | $234,878▼15.8% | $249,098▼14.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $280,779▲57.0% | $225,116▲57.3% | $279,116▲19.2% | $291,369▲24.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $178,860▲86.5% | $143,143▲34.7% | $234,174▼8.4% | $234,174▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $95,920▼61.4% | $106,294▼50.7% | $255,596▼4.6% | $255,596▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $248,727▲63.3% | $215,717▲29.3% | $267,868▲5.2% | $267,868▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $152,319▼7.5% | $166,858▲3.1% | $254,648▼5.4% | $254,648▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $164,600▼5.0% | $161,916▼0.1% | $269,187▲1.0% | $269,187▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $173,187▼15.4% | $161,998▼2.7% | $266,503▲4.4% | $266,503▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $204,614▲19.1% | $166,537▼8.3% | $255,314▲17.5% | $255,314▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $171,800▲41.8% | $181,584▲48.2% | $217,237▼4.3% | $217,237▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $121,185 | $122,514▲12.6% | $227,021▼0.6% | $227,021▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $108,771▼7.0% | $228,350▲24.4% | $228,350▲24.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $116,965 | $183,584 | $183,584 | 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 | $8,500 |
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 22-1761824, based in Park Ridge, 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 22-1761824.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $321,657 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 22-1761824) 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.