EIN 26-3718342

Elks National Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
29
Year formed
1928
Most recent tax filings
2023-03-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
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 and honoring veterans, and providing Elks Lodges and State Associations with resources they need to accomplish their charitable objectives.
Total revenues
$27,750,732
2023
Total expenses
$42,597,331
2023
Total assets
$876,926,878
2023
Num. employees
29
2023

Program areas at Elks National Foundation

The Foundation provided one to four year academic scholarships up to $15,000 per year to approximately 3,000 individuals for the purpose of undergraduate or graduate education.
Hoop shoot
The Foundation provided grants to the Elks state associations to help fund their charitable activities. These activities include medical care and research, in-home treatment for children with disabilities, youth camps, shelters for abused women, and state level programs consistent with those provided by the Foundation. The Foundation provided grants ranging to $10,000 to help Elks lodges implement projects and programs that address unmet needs in their communities in lasting and meaningful ways.the Foundation provided funds to the Elks veterans service commission for various programs benefiting veterans. The Foundation also provided funds to the Elks veterans memorial restoration trust to help pay for needed maintenance and upkeep of the Elks veteran memorial.
Drug awareness

Grants made by Elks National Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Elks National Veterans Service CommissionPrograms Support$5,041,240
California Hawaii Elks Association (CHEA)State Charitable Grant$1,683,450
Elks Veterans Memorial Restoration TrustBuilding Maintenance and Repairs$853,195
...and 979 more grants made totalling $25,040,625

Who funds Elks National Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - New Jersey State AssnGeneral Support$68,500
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - 2444 Mission Viejo-Saddleback VlyAssist Children With Disabilities.$63,329
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$58,025
...and 28 more grants received totalling $480,559

Personnel at Elks National Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
James O'KelleyDirector$139,578
John SheridanEditor and Marketing Dir Voice
William BryanConsultant and Public Relations Director
Tina HaranConvention and Meetings Director
Frederick MenschDirector
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for Elks National Foundation

RevenuesFYE 03/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,395,849
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$17,968,875
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$259,208
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-962,349
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$89,149
Total revenues$27,750,732

Form 990s for Elks National Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-032023-08-30990View PDF
2022-032023-01-19990View PDF
2021-032021-10-15990View PDF
2020-032021-02-19990View PDF
2019-032019-10-04990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 25, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $63,329 from Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - 2444 Mission Viejo-Saddleback Vly
June 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCivic / social organizationsCommunity service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
EducationCommunity improvement
Characteristics
Provides grantsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2750 N Lakeview Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
elks.org/enf/ 
Phone
(773) 755-4728
Facebook page
Elksscholars 
Twitter profile
@elksntnlfndtn 
IRS details
EIN
26-3718342
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1928
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T30: Public Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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