The mission of the Elks National Foundation is to build stronger communities by investing in communities where Elks live and work.
Our Impact
Since inception, the ENF has contributed more than $500 million toward Elks charitable projects nationwide. Our programs continue to grow each year, allowing Elks to do even more to build stronger communities. Click here for details on all ENF programs.
This year, the ENF allocated $18 million to fund the Community Investments Program, investing in Elks communities through grants for Elks Lodges. Community Investments Program grants offer your Lodge an opportunity to serve your community in ways that will raise the Lodge’s profile, energize the membership, encourage former members to return to the fold, and gain the notice of people who want to be part of an organization that’s doing great things.
Through the 3 grants each lodge can receive $9,500 to $11,500 to fund projects in their communities. There is also a grant of $1,000 that the lodge can receive to help Veterans in their community.
How the ENF Works
The ENF is able to help Elks build stronger communities thanks to contributions from our generous donors. Since inception, we have received more than $322.6 million in contributions and bequests. Today, we have more than 124,000 active donors and an endowment fund valued at $886 million.
The Fidelity Club
We continue to emphasize the Fidelity Club giving program. The Fidelity Club recognizes those members that set up an automatic, regularly scheduled monthly donation through their bank account or credit card. The goal is to have 15% of our donors be members of the Fidelity Club. Lodges that meet that goal receive an extra $500 in their Gratitude Grant. You can set this up for as little as $5 per month at this website enf.elks.org/recurring. What a convenient way to donate to ENF. As a side note, at the Fall Reunion, there will be a reception with the New Grand Exalted Ruler for Fidelity Club members. If you are not a member now, sign up before then. .
