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 Colonia, New Jersey, registered in 1972, with $52,690 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 74, Colonia, NJ, 07067 EIN 22-6167177 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$53K
▲ 17.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$61K
Net assets
$122K
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 rating24 mo reserves · -16% 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: 24 mo reserves · -16% 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 →
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 74, Colonia, NJ, 07067
- City
- Colonia
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $77K (FY2009) to $53K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
-16.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$122K
Net assets
$122K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,690▲17.2% | $61,189▲7.4% | $122,008▼5.0% | $122,008▼5.0% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $44,973▲28.3% | $56,959▲65.1% | $128,460 | $128,460▼5.3% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $35,056▼27.5% | $34,496▼39.7% | $128,400▲1.3% | $135,672▲6.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $48,335▼25.0% | $57,216▼1.0% | $126,725▼5.4% | $127,377▼5.3% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $64,445▲19.8% | $57,787▲18.2% | $133,908▲5.2% | $134,496▲5.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $53,779▲41.3% | $48,890▲5.2% | $127,250▲4.0% | $127,838▲4.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $38,060▼29.4% | $46,479▼12.8% | $122,361▼6.4% | $122,882▼9.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $53,912▼20.9% | $53,277▼17.3% | $130,780▲0.5% | $136,371▲0.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $68,168▲6.5% | $64,414▲4.6% | $130,145▲3.0% | $135,409▲5.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $64,000▲51.8% | $61,598▲30.2% | $126,391▲1.9% | $128,387▲1.7% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $42,164▼21.2% | $47,307▼17.7% | $123,989▼4.0% | $126,219▼2.6% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $53,504▼25.0% | $57,502▼31.6% | $129,132▼3.1% | $129,557▼7.3% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $71,292▼7.7% | $84,112▲75.1% | $133,268▼7.5% | $139,697▼8.5% | 990EZ |
| 2009 | $77,223 | $48,047 | $144,117 | $152,618 | 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 | $8,000 |
| 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 22-6167177, based in Colonia, 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 22-6167177.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $52,690 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 22-6167177) 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.