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 Manasquan, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $621,284 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
17 Stockton Lake Blvd, Manasquan, NJ, 08736 EIN 51-0192167 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$621K
▼ 7.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$592K
Net assets
$949K
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 rating19 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: 19 mo reserves · +5% 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
- 17 Stockton Lake Blvd, Manasquan, NJ, 08736
- City
- Manasquan
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $562K (FY2014) to $621K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $152KNet assets $949K
Operating margin
4.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$152K
Net assets
$949K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $621,284▼7.3% | $592,201▼7.9% | $948,654▲3.1% | $1,100,372▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $670,084▲4.6% | $642,864▼3.1% | $920,563▲3.0% | $1,070,492▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $640,807▲20.9% | $663,326▲22.9% | $894,033▼2.5% | $1,028,684▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $530,218▲29.9% | $539,519▲24.9% | $917,359▼1.0% | $1,037,212▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $408,023▼18.7% | $431,790▼25.6% | $926,660▼2.5% | $1,008,711▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $501,654▲6.9% | $580,021▲28.2% | $950,427▼7.7% | $1,047,486▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $469,426▼34.3% | $452,528▼19.5% | $1,029,376▲75.1% | $1,113,868▲65.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $714,201▲27.0% | $561,931▲2.9% | $587,835▲35.0% | $672,977▲30.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $562,225 | $545,997 | $435,565 | $515,693 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, 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 |
| 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 51-0192167, based in Manasquan, 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 51-0192167.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $621,284 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 51-0192167) 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.