EIN 26-3718342

Elks National Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
28
Year formed
1928
Most recent tax filings
2024-03-01
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.
Related structure
Elks National Foundation is a subordinate organization under Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE).
Total revenues
$37,385,570
2024
Total expenses
$40,244,595
2024
Total assets
$925,982,127
2024
Num. employees
28
2024

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.
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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.

Grants made by Elks National Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
California Hawaii Elks Association (CHEA)State Charitable Grant$1,545,980
Elks National Drug Awareness CommissionProgram Support$733,589
Florida Elks CharitiesState Charitable Grant$628,800
...and 983 more grants made totalling $20,499,821

Who funds Elks National Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - New Jersey State AssnGeneral Support$67,550
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - 2444 Mission Viejo-Saddleback VlyProvide Assistance To Veterans$59,568
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$30,991
...and 28 more grants received totalling $444,253

Personnel at Elks National Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
James O'KelleyDirector$146,102
John SheridanEditor and Marketing Dir Voice
William BryanConsultant and Public Relations Director
Tina HaranConvention and Meetings Director
Frederick MenschDirector
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for Elks National Foundation

RevenuesFYE 03/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,915,790
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$18,262,778
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$248,160
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$8,902,844
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$55,998
Total revenues$37,385,570

Form 990s for Elks National Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-032024-08-13990View PDF
2023-032023-08-30990View PDF
2022-032023-01-19990View PDF
2021-032021-10-15990View PDF
2020-032021-02-19990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
September 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 17 new grant, including a grant for $67,550 from Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - New Jersey State Assn
November 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 25, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCivic / social organizationsCommunity service nonprofitsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationCommunity improvement
Characteristics
Provides grantsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online 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
Subordinate organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0291790
FTB Entity ID
6073347
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-06
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