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 Edison, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $282,072 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
375 Old Post Rd, Edison, NJ, 08817 EIN 23-7272558 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$282K
▲ 6.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$274K
Net assets
$243K
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 · +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: 11 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
- 375 Old Post Rd, Edison, NJ, 08817
- City
- Edison
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $96K (FY2013) to $282K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $84KNet assets $243K
Operating margin
2.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$327K
Total liabilities
$84K
Net assets
$243K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $282,072▲6.5% | $274,100▲15.9% | $243,454▲5.0% | $327,158▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $264,936▲0.2% | $236,535▼0.9% | $231,800▲20.5% | $290,543▲23.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $264,413▲23.7% | $238,694▲3.5% | $192,289▲12.9% | $235,277▲22.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $213,824▲29.0% | $230,699▲25.5% | $170,356▲5.0% | $191,841▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $165,758▲69.3% | $183,772▲35.0% | $162,253▼8.4% | $180,135▼10.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $97,897▲39.5% | $136,110▲3.4% | $177,143▼16.7% | $202,099▼13.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $70,158▼13.7% | $131,598▲43.3% | $212,724▼22.4% | $232,485▼22.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $81,274▲19.0% | $91,807▼12.1% | $274,164▼3.7% | $297,917▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $68,286▼28.7% | $104,415▲13.8% | $284,697▼11.3% | $304,258▼11.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $95,823 | $91,748▲7.8% | $320,826▲1.3% | $342,195▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $85,096▲17.9% | $316,751▲1.5% | $342,438▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $72,164▼22.0% | $312,009▼1.0% | $337,732 | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $92,505 | $315,190 | $337,898 | 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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| 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 23-7272558, based in Edison, 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 23-7272558.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $282,072 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 23-7272558) 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.