ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
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The ELKS National Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily funds initiatives in Illinois, California, and New Jersey, with a total of $31.9 million in grants paid in 2025 to 1,689 grantees. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
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.
Cause Areas
2
Community service
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION
$32M
13%
ELKS VETERANS MEMORIAL RESTORATION TRUST
$6.3M
3%
CALIFORNIA-HAWAII ELKS MAJOR PROJECT INC
$4.9M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
1.5K
Median 1st year grant
$8.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION INC?
No. ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION INC give?
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and New Jersey. 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 FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION INC awarded about 1,490 grants, totaling nearly $31.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 1,690 grantees. Recent grantees include ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION, ELKS VETERANS MEMORIAL RESTORATION TRUST, 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 FOUNDATION INC?
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.