Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Flemington, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $143,560 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
165 New Jersey 31, Flemington, NJ, 08822 EIN 22-6166165 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$144K
▼ 14.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$134K
Net assets
$358K
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.
B
★★★★
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 rating32 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: 32 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 →
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
- 165 New Jersey 31, Flemington, NJ, 08822
- City
- Flemington
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $193K (FY2013) to $144K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $358K
Operating margin
6.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$358K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$358K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $143,560▼14.6% | $134,116▲0.2% | $358,046▲2.7% | $358,046▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $168,070▲4.9% | $133,844▼4.4% | $348,602▲10.9% | $348,602▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $160,288▲22.4% | $140,014▲29.0% | $314,376▲6.9% | $321,427▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $130,930▲97.2% | $108,570▲25.1% | $294,102▲8.2% | $307,577▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $66,390▼66.1% | $86,777▼49.2% | $271,742▼7.0% | $272,963▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $195,933▲18.5% | $170,743▼17.8% | $292,128▲9.4% | $303,569▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $165,307▲11.3% | $207,616▲20.4% | $266,938▼13.7% | $288,214▼15.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $148,578▼24.3% | $172,407▼12.3% | $309,247▼7.2% | $339,919▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $196,218▲1.5% | $196,560▼10.6% | $333,076▲2.3% | $372,692▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $193,408 | $219,787 | $325,434 | $389,833 | 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 · $15K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $15K, 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 | $6,000 |
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 22-6166165, based in Flemington, 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 22-6166165.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $143,560 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 22-6166165) 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.