Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(9) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(9) organization based in Totowa, New Jersey, registered in 1972, with $264,591 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 15, Totowa, NJ, 07511 EIN 22-2115759 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$265K
▲ 6.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$246K
Net assets
$244K
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 rating12 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: 12 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
- Po Box 15, Totowa, NJ, 07511
- City
- Totowa
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $224K (FY2019) to $265K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $16KNet assets $244K
Operating margin
6.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$260K
Total liabilities
$16K
Net assets
$244K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $264,591▲6.7% | $246,379▲13.5% | $243,614▲8.1% | $259,893▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $247,920▼26.5% | $217,079▲1.5% | $225,402▼22.1% | $243,382▲35.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $337,361▲68.5% | $213,957▲4.0% | $289,465▲61.3% | $180,327▼29.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $200,182▲106% | $205,695▲73.0% | $179,466▼3.0% | $257,362▲39.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $97,279▼56.7% | $118,899▼45.4% | $184,978▼10.5% | $184,978▼12.9% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $224,449 | $217,809 | $206,597 | $212,469 | 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 · $28K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $28K, 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 | $9,000 |
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)(9) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-2115759, based in Totowa, 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 22-2115759.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $264,591 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 22-2115759) 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.