Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Jackson, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $76,095 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 953, Jackson, NJ, 08527 EIN 22-2967374 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$76K
▲ 16.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$85K
Net assets
$62K
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+
—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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · -12% 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: 9 mo reserves · -12% margin earns a C+ 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
- Po Box 953, Jackson, NJ, 08527
- City
- Jackson
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $65K (FY2012) to $76K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $121KNet assets $62K
Operating margin
-11.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$183K
Total liabilities
$121K
Net assets
$62K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76,095▲16.4% | $85,068▲28.1% | $61,890▲29.5% | $183,102▼2.7% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $65,387▲19.4% | $66,433▼13.8% | $47,807▼2.1% | $188,178▼7.3% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $54,770▼51.5% | $77,059▲9.5% | $48,853▼31.3% | $202,987▼11.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $112,902▲69.0% | $70,402▲35.3% | $71,142▲148% | $228,774▲18.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $66,821▲6.3% | $52,041▼18.6% | $28,642▲601% | $193,475▲1.3% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $62,841▲11.3% | $63,919▲20.6% | $4,086▼23.2% | $191,054▼8.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $56,464▼20.0% | $53,019▼20.9% | $5,321▲123% | $207,629▼5.6% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $70,571▼5.0% | $67,005▲10.4% | -$23,438▲5.7% | $220,013▼2.3% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $74,271▲25.2% | $60,704▲6.5% | -$24,858▲30.2% | $225,197▲2.0% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $59,301▼2.1% | $56,977▼10.5% | -$35,635▼1.9% | $220,847▼1.3% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $60,545▼6.8% | $63,684▼1.8% | -$34,987▲15.7% | $223,849▲0.5% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $64,977 | $64,831 | -$41,495 | $222,798 | 990EZ |
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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, 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 | $8,000 |
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)(8) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-2967374, based in Jackson, 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 22-2967374.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $76,095 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 22-2967374) 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.