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.

At its February 12, 2009, meeting in Savannah, Ga., the Elks National Foundation Board of Trustees approved the Foundation’s appropriations and distributions. In doing so, the ENF will distribute a record $17.4 million during the 2009-10 year, through the following programs.

State Elks Association Grants                        $7.22 million                   
Scholarship Programs                                     $3.64 million                 
Elks National Veterans Service Program    $950,515
Elks "Hoop Shoot" free throw contest        $776,340    
Elks Memorial Building Maintenance           $426,652        
Elks Drug Awareness Program                     $748,200             
Community Investments Program                $1.375 million