Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
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 Cedar Grove, New Jersey, registered in 1972, with $172,650 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 104, Cedar Grove, NJ, 07009 EIN 22-6167109 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$173K
▲ 542.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$167K
Net assets
$261K
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 rating19 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: 19 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
- Po Box 104, Cedar Grove, NJ, 07009
- City
- Cedar Grove
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $133K (FY2013) to $173K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
3.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$261K
Net assets
$261K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $172,650▲543% | $167,138▲579% | $261,397▲2.2% | $261,397▲2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $26,865▼76.5% | $24,623▼69.1% | $255,885▲0.9% | $255,885▲0.9% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $114,310▼22.6% | $79,579▼9.2% | $253,643▲15.9% | $253,643▲15.9% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $147,652▲85.0% | $87,640▼24.2% | $218,912▲37.8% | $218,912▲37.8% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $79,819▼22.8% | $115,630▲46.8% | $158,900▼68.9% | $158,900▼68.9% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $103,361▼18.0% | $78,743▼37.0% | $510,652▲5.1% | $511,313▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $126,020▲1.7% | $125,000▲21.8% | $486,034▲0.2% | $486,659▲0.3% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $123,947▲2.8% | $102,614▼16.4% | $485,014▲4.6% | $485,183▲4.4% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $120,517▼15.3% | $122,814▲0.8% | $463,681▼0.5% | $464,596▼0.5% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $142,327▲2.8% | $121,875▼6.2% | $465,978▲4.6% | $466,928▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $138,517▲4.2% | $129,904▼3.1% | $445,526▲2.0% | $446,624▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $132,871 | $134,048▼1.1% | $436,913▼0.3% | $441,691▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $135,598▲27.6% | $438,090▼3.5% | $439,150▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $106,259 | $454,076 | $455,126 | 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 · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, 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 | $8,500 |
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 22-6167109, based in Cedar Grove, 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 22-6167109.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $172,650 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 22-6167109) 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.