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 Manahawkin, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $320,721 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
520 Hilliard Blvd, Manahawkin, NJ, 08050 EIN 22-1912369 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$321K
▲ 0.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$315K
Net assets
$370K
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.
B
★★★★
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 rating14 mo reserves · +2% 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: 14 mo reserves · +2% 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 →
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
- 520 Hilliard Blvd, Manahawkin, NJ, 08050
- City
- Manahawkin
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $134K (FY2013) to $321K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $127KNet assets $370K
Operating margin
1.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$497K
Total liabilities
$127K
Net assets
$370K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $320,721 | $314,868▲19.5% | $370,111▲1.6% | $497,450▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $320,715▲23.2% | $263,553▲13.9% | $364,258▲18.6% | $495,239▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $260,314▲7.9% | $231,400▼5.3% | $307,096▲10.4% | $443,437▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $241,338▲45.3% | $244,424▲28.3% | $278,182▼1.1% | $419,188▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $166,108▼29.7% | $190,530▼23.1% | $281,268▼8.0% | $426,973▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $236,374▲2.7% | $247,920▼3.0% | $305,690▼3.6% | $460,855▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $230,064▲24.8% | $255,531▲16.9% | $317,236▼7.4% | $476,461▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $184,394▼3.3% | $218,620▲23.9% | $342,703▲35.5% | $505,729▲23.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $190,691▲11.1% | $176,445▲5.8% | $252,958▲7.4% | $409,542▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $171,644▲8.4% | $166,756▲8.2% | $235,586▲1.6% | $404,188▲51.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $158,407▲18.1% | $154,075▼4.9% | $231,924▲7.2% | $267,253▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $134,090 | $162,071▲2.5% | $216,302▼6.9% | $255,595▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $158,064 | $232,379 | $261,936 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| 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 22-1912369, based in Manahawkin, 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 22-1912369.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $320,721 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 22-1912369) 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.