Elks National Foundation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 26-3718342
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $40MTax year 2026
- Total assets
- $950MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2026Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO HELP THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (BPOE) BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES BY OFFERING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, FUNDING PROGRAMS THAT BUILD THE CHARACTER AND CONFIDENCE OF YOUTH, SERVING VETERANS, AND PROVIDING ELKS LODGES AND STATE ASSOCIATIONS WITH RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Elks National Veterans Service Commission | $5.6M | 2024 |
| California-Hawaii Elks Major Project Inc | $1.6M | 2024 |
| Elks Disaster Relief Program Inc | $1M | 2024 |
| Elks National Drug Awareness Commission | $810K | 2024 |
| N J State Elks Association Charities Inc | $780K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.elks.org/enf
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2026. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.