Elks National Foundation

History

With a grant of $100,000, the Elks National Foundation was established in 1928 as the charitable arm of the Elks.

Our mission is…

Helping Elks build stronger communities.

We do this by… …providing tomorrow’s leaders, our

youth, with a healthy beginning. …honoring the Elks’ pledge to never

forget our veterans. …investing in communities where Elks

live and work. …helping the state Elks associations

accomplish their charitable objectives. …funding projects that improve the

quality of life in local Elks communities.

2011-12 Grants Include…

$4.6 million to Lodge communities through the Community Investments Program

$3.646 million in college scholarships $1.5 million to Elks Youth Programs $1.135 million to the Elks National

Veterans Service Commission $8.1 million in grants for state Elks

associations

College Scholarships

In 2011-12, the Foundation will award a total of $2.296 million in four-year scholarships to 500 national finalists.

Most Valuable Student Contest

College Scholarships, cont.

Children and grandchildren of Elks.

Up to 250 four-year, $4,000 scholarships.

Based on ENF core values of Knowledge, Charity, Community and Integrity.

Legacy Awards

College Scholarships, cont.

College-age children of deceased or totally disabled Elks.

1-year grants, renewable up to 3 times.

Up to $4,000 per year.

Emergency Educational Grants

Youth Programs

National free-throw contest for kids 8-13.

More than 3 million participants each year.

Provides healthy extra-curricular activity.

Promotes family time. Instills integrity and good

sportsmanship in youth.

Elks National Hoop Shoot Free-Throw Program

Youth Programs, cont.

Educating students and parents about substance abuse through educational material.

Conferences, workshops and seminars.

Red Ribbon Week. Partnerships with

leading drug prevention organizations.

Drug Awareness Program

Veterans Service Elks have

pledged “so long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them.”

Veterans Service, cont.

The Veterans Service program provides care and comfort to the 25 million veterans in the United States.

They visit VA hospitals, provide wheelchair gloves through the leather program; reach out to homeless veterans; and establish an Army of Hope for families of soldiers overseas.

Local Philanthropy

The Foundation will distribute more than $8.1 million to state Elks associations this year.

These grants will help fund projects such as children’s hospitals, youth camps and safe havens, as well as state scholarships, Drug Awareness and Hoop Shoot programs.

State Grants

Local Philanthropy, cont.

The CIP allows Lodges to emerge as philanthropic leaders in their own communities.

$2,000 Gratitude Grants for Lodges who meet the GER’s per-capita goal, to use to address a local unmet need.

$2,000 Promise Grants for Lodges who sponsor programs that build character and competency of youth.

Community Investments Program

Local Philanthropy, cont.

Impact Grants Competitive grants of up to $10,000. Your Lodge can make a significant,

lasting difference in your community. For more information, visit

www.elks.org/enf/community.

Community Investments Program, cont.

How can you help?

Get involved in an ENF-funded program! Donate online at www.elks.org/donate. Stay informed; subscribe to Pulse, ENF’s

e-newsletter, at www.elks.org/enf. Consider a planned gift to the ENF. Sign up for a monthly donation to the

ENF.

Contact Information

For more information about the Elks National Foundation, please

contact:

Elks National Foundation2750 N. Lakeview Ave.

Chicago, IL 60614773/755-4728enf@elks.org

www.elks.org/enf