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 Stirling, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $76,877 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1138 Valley Road, Stirling, NJ, 07980 EIN 23-7130167 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$77K
▲ 13.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$81K
Net assets
$104K
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
—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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · -5% 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 · -5% margin earns a B+ 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
- 1138 Valley Road, Stirling, NJ, 07980
- City
- Stirling
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $280K (FY2013) to $77K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $19KNet assets $104K
Operating margin
-4.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$123K
Total liabilities
$19K
Net assets
$104K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76,877▲13.9% | $80,660▲5.9% | $104,376▼3.9% | $123,055▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $67,524▼9.6% | $76,200▲7.9% | $108,563▼7.4% | $121,935▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $74,715▲34.6% | $70,596▲4.7% | $117,239▲10.6% | $129,198▲21.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $55,505▼16.0% | $67,401▼1.7% | $105,970▼8.1% | $105,970▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $66,109▼31.2% | $68,567▼44.7% | $115,251▼5.2% | $115,251▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $96,141▼11.4% | $124,049▲15.4% | $121,538▼18.7% | $121,538▼18.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $108,533▼61.8% | $107,486▼65.2% | $149,446▼2.6% | $149,446▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $284,074▼16.5% | $308,953▼10.7% | $153,449▼10.7% | $153,449▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $340,368▼6.4% | $345,983▼7.6% | $171,843▼6.7% | $171,843▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $363,589▼1.0% | $374,285▲3.6% | $184,206▼6.8% | $184,206▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $367,239▲31.4% | $361,105▲25.4% | $197,724▲6.6% | $197,724▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $279,567 | $287,967▲1.5% | $185,402▼7.0% | $185,402▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $283,675 | $199,332 | $199,332 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| 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 23-7130167, based in Stirling, 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 23-7130167.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $76,877 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 23-7130167) 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.