Elks National Foundation
CHICAGO, IL · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2025). Elks National Foundation has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
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)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds Elks National Foundation
$6.3M in foundation grants on record from 89 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 |
| New Jersey State Elks Association Charities Inc C/O Robert D Mauro | $684K | 4 |
| Benevolent & Protective Order of Nj State Association of Elks | $262K | 4 |
| Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Usa Mission Viejo Lodge 2444 | $208K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $202K | 4 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $197K | 5 |
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | $162K | 3 |
| Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Honolulu Lodge 616 | $75K | 2 |
| Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 | $71K | 4 |
Leadership
JAMES O'KELLEY III (Principal officer)
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