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 Long Branch, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $415,493 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
150 Garfield Ave, Long Branch, NJ, 07740 EIN 23-7130130 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$415K
▼ 12.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$404K
Net assets
$575K
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 rating17 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: 17 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 →
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
- 150 Garfield Ave, Long Branch, NJ, 07740
- City
- Long Branch
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $216K (FY2013) to $415K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $69KNet assets $575K
Operating margin
2.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$644K
Total liabilities
$69K
Net assets
$575K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $415,493▼12.8% | $404,414▲3.7% | $575,459▲2.0% | $644,056▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $476,282▲32.7% | $390,148▲28.4% | $564,380▲16.9% | $645,560▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $359,018▲36.1% | $303,770▲39.8% | $482,994▲22.7% | $564,151▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $263,874▲142% | $217,239▲57.2% | $393,565▲21.6% | $486,626▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $109,062▼43.3% | $138,161▼33.6% | $323,739▼10.8% | $423,580▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $192,358▼16.1% | $208,001▲7.0% | $362,746▼3.4% | $469,408▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $229,375▲2.5% | $194,471▼13.4% | $375,672▲10.2% | $488,318▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $223,673▼2.1% | $224,571▼13.3% | $340,768▼0.3% | $459,397▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $228,489▼6.3% | $259,158▲42.8% | $341,666▼8.2% | $465,973▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $243,743▲4.0% | $181,438▼26.6% | $372,335▲20.1% | $502,079▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $234,359▲8.5% | $247,311▲25.3% | $310,030▼4.0% | $443,597▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $216,044 | $197,356 | $322,982 | $460,357 | 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 · $18K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $18K, 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 | $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 23-7130130, based in Long Branch, 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 23-7130130.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $415,493 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 23-7130130) 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.