Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Warren, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $210,117 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$210K
▲ 15.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$195K
Net assets
$1.0M
Employees
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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 →
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: 63 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 →
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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Revenue grew from $184K (FY2013) to $210K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
7.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$2,401
Net assets
$1.0M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $210,117▲15.5% | $195,265▲15.3% | $1,027,500▲5.5% | $1,029,901▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $181,901▲3.8% | $169,323▼1.9% | $973,647▲15.7% | $973,647▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $175,287▲8.7% | $172,618▼3.0% | $841,573▼4.3% | $841,573▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $161,309▲62.5% | $177,962▲117% | $879,779▼3.6% | $879,779▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $99,262▼27.0% | $82,048▼48.1% | $912,449▲17.8% | $912,449▲17.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $136,067▼10.8% | $158,032▼16.9% | $774,652▼10.1% | $774,652▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $152,514▲25.7% | $190,145▲64.7% | $861,254▼4.5% | $861,254▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $121,349▼33.5% | $115,436▼32.4% | $901,396▲0.8% | $901,396▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $182,445▼51.4% | $170,698▲2.4% | $894,124▲1.3% | $894,124▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $375,271▲168% | $166,754▲21.3% | $882,377▲116% | $882,377▲116% | 990 |
| 2014 | $140,108▼23.9% | $137,444▼27.5% | $407,948▲2.2% | $407,948▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $184,165 | $189,543 | $399,312 | $399,312 | 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.
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 |
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 22-6079732) 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.