Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
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 Bergenfield, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $247,858 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
40 W Church St, Bergenfield, NJ, 07621 EIN 23-7130141 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$248K
▼ 16.7% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$202K
Net assets
$335K
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 rating20 mo reserves · +19% 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: 20 mo reserves · +19% 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
- 40 W Church St, Bergenfield, NJ, 07621
- City
- Bergenfield
- State
- New Jersey
- Subcategory
- Community Service Clubs
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $100K (FY2020) to $248K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $888Net assets $335K
Operating margin
18.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$336K
Total liabilities
$888
Net assets
$335K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $247,858▼16.7% | $201,766▼20.6% | $334,894▲16.3% | $335,782▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $297,595▲61.2% | $254,078▲51.1% | $288,014▲17.8% | $299,972▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $184,637▲6.1% | $168,104▲12.9% | $244,497▲7.3% | $256,482▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $174,037▲73.7% | $148,917▲55.1% | $227,964▲12.4% | $237,899▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $100,197 | $96,034 | $202,844 | $218,515 | 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 · $17K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $17K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,500 |
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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 23-7130141, based in Bergenfield, 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 23-7130141.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $247,858 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 23-7130141) 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.