Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8)Membership
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 Annandale, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $218,355 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
10 Lower Landsdown Rd, Annandale, NJ, 08801 EIN 22-2342292 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$218K
▲ 27.6% vs prior year
Membership median: $185K
Expenses (FY2024)
$212K
Net assets
$409K
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 rating23 mo reserves · +3% 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: 23 mo reserves · +3% 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
- 10 Lower Landsdown Rd, Annandale, NJ, 08801
- City
- Annandale
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
- Mutual & Membership Benefit
- Subcategory
- Fraternal Societies
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $123K (FY2013) to $218K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,063Net assets $409K
Operating margin
2.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$411K
Total liabilities
$2,063
Net assets
$409K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $218,355▲27.6% | $211,943▲11.6% | $408,717▲2.3% | $410,780▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $171,170▼1.0% | $189,947▲14.2% | $399,656▼4.5% | $401,718▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $172,924▲17.2% | $166,267▲42.2% | $418,433▲4.1% | $420,495▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $147,590▲47.8% | $116,903▲12.8% | $402,088▲6.6% | $404,150▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $99,861▼26.4% | $103,646▼15.7% | $377,056▼0.3% | $382,720▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $135,642▲25.8% | $122,988▲23.3% | $378,196▲5.1% | $383,860▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $107,807▼1.8% | $99,747▲11.1% | $359,838▲2.3% | $365,502▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $109,812▲3.0% | $89,742▼18.4% | $351,778▲6.1% | $353,840▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $106,571▼4.7% | $110,022▲8.5% | $331,708▼1.0% | $333,771▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $111,852▼2.8% | $101,429▲11.6% | $335,159▲3.2% | $337,221▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $115,066▼6.4% | $90,853▲12.6% | $324,736▲8.1% | $326,798▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $122,952 | $80,704▼1.6% | $300,523▲16.4% | $302,585▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $82,002 | $258,275 | $260,363 | 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 |
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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 22-2342292, based in Annandale, New Jersey.
- 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 22-2342292.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $218,355 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 22-2342292) 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.