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 Brigantine, New Jersey, registered in 1972, with $826,137 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
400 W Shore Dr, Brigantine, NJ, 08203 EIN 22-2003962 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$826K
▼ 8.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$764K
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+
★★★★
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 rating26 mo reserves · +7% 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: 26 mo reserves · +7% 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
- 400 W Shore Dr, Brigantine, NJ, 08203
- City
- Brigantine
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $324K (FY2013) to $826K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $237KNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
7.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$237K
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $826,137▼8.2% | $764,421▲2.0% | $1,635,148▲3.9% | $1,872,511▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $899,647▲17.0% | $749,414▲31.6% | $1,573,432▲10.6% | $1,845,939▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $769,044▲36.7% | $569,435▲25.8% | $1,423,199▲16.3% | $1,637,101▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $562,595▲100.0% | $452,589▲37.1% | $1,223,590▲9.9% | $1,415,242▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $281,332▼19.1% | $330,086▲11.9% | $1,113,584▲1.1% | $1,301,582▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $347,868▲3.2% | $295,102▲12.9% | $1,101,405▲5.3% | $1,266,394▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $336,949▼1.3% | $261,303▼9.1% | $1,046,430▲7.8% | $1,259,330▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $341,364▼10.7% | $287,354▼18.3% | $970,784▲5.9% | $1,221,799▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $382,308▲5.5% | $351,677▲1.7% | $916,774▲3.5% | $1,185,161▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $362,347▲4.4% | $345,907▲2.5% | $886,143▲1.1% | $1,181,505▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $347,202▲7.2% | $337,519▲25.7% | $876,236▼1.3% | $1,173,843▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $323,983 | $268,505▲36.0% | $887,370▲6.7% | $1,188,518▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $197,451▼10.9% | $831,892▲76.9% | $1,136,910▲106% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $221,620▼6.7% | $470,262▲12.7% | $551,400▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $237,515 | $417,313 | $461,950 | 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 | $9,000 |
| 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 22-2003962, based in Brigantine, 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 22-2003962.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $826,137 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 22-2003962) 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.