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 N Arlington, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $103,607 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
129 Ridge Rd, N Arlington, NJ, 07031 EIN 22-7583682 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$104K
▲ 37.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$94K
Net assets
$124K
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 rating16 mo reserves · +9% 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: 16 mo reserves · +9% 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
- 129 Ridge Rd, N Arlington, NJ, 07031
- City
- N Arlington
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $72K (FY2013) to $104K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $124K
Operating margin
8.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$124K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$124K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,607▲37.7% | $94,420▼8.5% | $123,898▲9.6% | $123,898▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $75,216▼11.7% | $103,239▲16.8% | $113,015▼19.9% | $113,015▼19.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $85,175▼1.1% | $88,412▼3.9% | $141,038▲2.9% | $141,038▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $86,151▲20.4% | $91,999▲61.8% | $137,114▼4.1% | $137,114▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $71,564▲16.8% | $56,858▼36.8% | $142,965▲17.3% | $142,965▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $61,262▼11.2% | $90,006▼11.8% | $121,880▼19.1% | $121,880▼19.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $69,027▼23.4% | $102,034▲14.2% | $150,624▼18.0% | $150,624▼18.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $90,058▼8.5% | $89,323▼13.9% | $183,631▲0.4% | $183,631▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $98,435▲2.4% | $103,780▲8.2% | $182,896▼2.8% | $182,896▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $96,095▼18.6% | $95,955▼14.1% | $188,237▲0.1% | $188,237▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $118,008▲64.1% | $111,750▲6.6% | $188,097▲2.3% | $188,097▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $71,927 | $104,809 | $183,860 | $183,860 | 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 · $6,000 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $6,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 22-7583682, based in N Arlington, 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 22-7583682.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $103,607 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 22-7583682) 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.