Elks National Foundation Programs

The mission of the Elks National Foundation is to help Elks build stronger communities. We fulfill this pledge by investing in communities where Elks live and work. We provide tomorrow’s leaders, our youth, with a healthy beginning; honor the Elks’ pledge to never forget our veterans; help the state Elks associations accomplish their charitable objectives and fund projects that improve the quality of life in local Elks communities.

On May 8, 2010, meeting in Chicago, IL, the Elks National Foundation Board of Trustees approved the Foundation’s appropriations and distributions. In doing so, the ENF will distribute a record $19.2 million during the 2010-11 year, through the following programs.

State Elks Association Grants                       $7.90 million
Community Investments Program                  $2.3 million  
Scholarship Programs                                    $3.64 million                 
Elks National Veterans Service Program     $911,475
Elks "Hoop Shoot" free throw contest           $788,020    
Elks Memorial Building Maintenance            $446,961        
Elks Drug Awareness Program                     $726,600             
Community Investments Program                  $2.30 million