ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION
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The Elks National Veterans Service Commission, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Illinois, California, and Florida, having disbursed a total of $2.5 million across 208 grantees in 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the commission can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE COMMISSION FOCUSES ON SERVING VETERANS IN NEED, THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT HELP HOSPITALIZED VETERANS RECOVER AND THRIVE, PROVIDE VETERANS WITH RESOURCES TO EXIT HOMELESSNESS, SUPPORT MILITARY FAMILIES, AND ASSIST VETERANS AND MILITARY MEMBERS IN ELKS COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
1
Voluntarism
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Re-Creation USA Inc
$398.3K
3%
HOPKINS LODGE NO 2221 OF THE BENEV PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
$246.3K
2%
CALIFORNIA-HAWAII ELKS MAJOR PROJECT INC
$233.1K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
158
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION?
No. ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION give?
ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION make each year?
In 2025, ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION awarded about 160 grants, totaling nearly $2.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION fund recently?
In 2025, ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION awarded grants to about 210 grantees. Recent grantees include Re-Creation USA Inc, HOPKINS LODGE NO 2221 OF THE BENEV PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA, and CALIFORNIA-HAWAII ELKS MAJOR PROJECT INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION?
ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.