Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Dumont, New Jersey, registered in 1951, with $28,916 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
15 American Legion Ter, Dumont, NJ, 07628 EIN 22-2267824 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$29K
▲ 8.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$41K
Net assets
$114K
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.
D
—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 the Elks of USA— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating33 mo reserves · -43% 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 the Elks of USA: 33 mo reserves · -43% margin earns a D 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 the Elks of 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 the Elks of USA: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 15 American Legion Ter, Dumont, NJ, 07628
- City
- Dumont
- State
- New Jersey
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $59K (FY2011) to $29K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5,470Net assets $114K
Operating margin
-43.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$119K
Total liabilities
$5,470
Net assets
$114K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,916▲8.7% | $41,410▼16.1% | $113,758▼9.9% | $119,228▼8.5% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $26,594▼36.2% | $49,376▼11.4% | $126,252▼15.3% | $130,244▼12.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $41,699▼34.9% | $55,714▼12.4% | $149,034▼8.6% | $149,034▼8.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $64,005▲82.3% | $63,624▲80.7% | $163,049▲0.2% | $163,049▲0.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $35,114▼66.2% | $35,216▼55.0% | $162,668▼0.1% | $162,668▼0.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $103,949▼22.5% | $78,188▼43.8% | $162,770▲18.8% | $162,770▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $134,154▲94.1% | $139,154▲273% | $137,009▼3.5% | $142,972▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $69,109▲64.1% | $37,279▼4.7% | $142,009▲28.9% | $148,142▲28.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $42,125▲2.9% | $39,101▼13.4% | $110,179▲2.8% | $114,887▲3.6% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $40,933▼1.4% | $45,174▼10.7% | $107,155▼3.8% | $110,927▼4.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $41,505▼38.2% | $50,612▼21.8% | $111,396▼7.6% | $116,433▼4.3% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $67,172▲50.4% | $64,702▲8.3% | $120,503▲2.1% | $121,686▼0.7% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $44,663▼24.3% | $59,740▼2.6% | $118,033▼11.3% | $122,528▼11.3% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $59,020 | $61,345 | $133,110 | $138,191 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of 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 the Elks of USA a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of USA is a 501(c)(8) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-2267824, based in Dumont, New Jersey. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of USA's EIN?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of USA's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-2267824.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of USA reported $28,916 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of USA have?
- CharityIndex grades Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of USA D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of USA (EIN 22-2267824) 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.