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 Jamesburg, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $167,630 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
74 W Railroad Ave, Jamesburg, NJ, 08831 EIN 23-7028321 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$168K
▼ 15.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$166K
Net assets
$145K
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 rating11 mo reserves · +1% 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: 11 mo reserves · +1% 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
- 74 W Railroad Ave, Jamesburg, NJ, 08831
- City
- Jamesburg
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $293K (FY2013) to $168K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $21KNet assets $145K
Operating margin
1.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$166K
Total liabilities
$21K
Net assets
$145K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $167,630▼15.4% | $165,793▲1.8% | $145,100▲1.3% | $166,183▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $198,076▲15.6% | $162,815▲20.1% | $143,263▲32.6% | $162,028▲29.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $171,278▲66.4% | $135,562▼12.8% | $108,002▲49.4% | $124,685▲39.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $102,936▼0.5% | $155,518▲31.7% | $72,286▼42.1% | $89,154▼35.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $103,438▼61.7% | $118,074▼50.3% | $124,868▼29.8% | $137,642▼22.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $270,334▲9.6% | $237,604▼0.9% | $177,912▲22.5% | $177,912▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $246,552▼14.4% | $239,860▼18.6% | $145,182▲4.8% | $164,641▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $288,102▼15.7% | $294,786▼12.7% | $138,490▼4.6% | $148,443▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $341,791▲6.2% | $337,531▲3.3% | $145,174▲3.0% | $156,051▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $321,882▲9.8% | $326,689▼6.9% | $140,914▼3.3% | $146,291▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $293,081 | $351,066▲13.0% | $145,721▼28.5% | $151,987▼31.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $310,619▲24.5% | $203,707▼2.3% | $220,772▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $249,582 | $208,490 | $220,358 | 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 · $14K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $14K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,442 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $7,729 |
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 23-7028321, based in Jamesburg, 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 23-7028321.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $167,630 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 23-7028321) 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.