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 Forked River, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $1,042,107 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
900 Beach Blvd, Forked River, NJ, 08731 EIN 23-7384984 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.0M
▲ 67.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$956K
Net assets
$1.8M
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 rating23 mo reserves · +8% 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: 23 mo reserves · +8% 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
- 900 Beach Blvd, Forked River, NJ, 08731
- City
- Forked River
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $714K (FY2017) to $1.0M (FY2023) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $531KNet assets $1.8M
Operating margin
8.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.4M
Total liabilities
$531K
Net assets
$1.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,042,107▲67.4% | $955,802▲68.1% | $1,838,274▲5.2% | $2,369,094▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $622,468▲7.6% | $568,674▲15.8% | $1,747,132▲10.8% | $2,214,712▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $578,389▲40.5% | $491,253▲24.9% | $1,576,665▲6.3% | $2,128,162▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $411,740▼2.8% | $393,248▼10.5% | $1,482,715▲1.9% | $1,993,912▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $423,639▲19.4% | $439,478▲8.2% | $1,454,442▼5.1% | $1,928,394▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $354,815▼50.3% | $406,248▼47.7% | $1,532,825▼4.4% | $1,719,124▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $714,023 | $776,334 | $1,603,350 | $1,763,127 | 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 | $9,000 |
| 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 23-7384984, based in Forked River, 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 23-7384984.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $1,042,107 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 23-7384984) 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.