From public IRS filings
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
CHICAGO, IL · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
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.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$61.6M
Total expenses
$44.5M
Total assets
$885M
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
$5.4M in foundation grants on record from 85 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Harry-Anna Investment Fund | $2.5M | 1 |
| Missouri Elks Charitable Fund | $762K | 3 |
| Benevolent & Protective Order of Nj State Association of Elks | $262K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $202K | 4 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $187K | 5 |
| Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Usa Mission Viejo Lodge 2444 | $156K | 3 |
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | $139K | 2 |
| Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Honolulu Lodge 616 | $75K | 2 |
| Bremerton Elks Lodge No 1181 | $66K | 4 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $66K | 4 |
Leadership
JAMES O'KELLEY III (Principal officer)
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