Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Freehold, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $245,449 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
73 E Main St, Freehold, NJ, 07728 EIN 51-0244140 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$245K
▼ 9.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$284K
Net assets
$543K
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+
—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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating23 mo reserves · -16% 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 · -16% margin earns a C+ 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
- 73 E Main St, Freehold, NJ, 07728
- City
- Freehold
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $161K (FY2015) to $245K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $17KNet assets $543K
Operating margin
-15.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$560K
Total liabilities
$17K
Net assets
$543K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $245,449▼9.6% | $283,693▲12.4% | $542,681▼5.2% | $559,602▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $271,602▼12.2% | $252,307▼0.8% | $572,278▲8.6% | $587,998▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $309,291▲4.4% | $254,248▲28.0% | $526,804▲9.4% | $549,964▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $296,335▲137% | $198,708▲65.0% | $481,613▲25.4% | $495,267▲25.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $124,909▼35.2% | $120,409▼27.1% | $383,986▲1.2% | $395,884▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $192,797▲3.9% | $165,112▼2.0% | $379,486▲6.8% | $396,534▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $185,520▼2.1% | $168,496▲8.4% | $355,285▲8.0% | $376,095▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $189,574▲22.6% | $155,495▲17.9% | $328,831▲11.6% | $344,773▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $154,654▼3.7% | $131,835▲0.1% | $294,752▲8.4% | $312,536▲9.7% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $160,516 | $131,663 | $271,933 | $284,963 | 990EZ |
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 | $8,404 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,500 |
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 51-0244140, based in Freehold, 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 51-0244140.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $245,449 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 51-0244140) 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.