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Elks National Foundation

Elks National Foundation. History. With a grant of $100,000, the Elks National Foundation was established in 1928 as the charitable arm of the Elks. Our mission is…. Helping Elks build stronger communities. We do this by…. …providing tomorrow’s leaders, our youth, with a healthy beginning.

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Elks National Foundation

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  1. Elks National Foundation

  2. History • With a grant of $100,000, the Elks National Foundation was established in 1928 as the charitable arm of the Elks.

  3. Our mission is… Helping Elks build stronger communities.

  4. We do this by… • …providing tomorrow’s leaders, our youth, with a healthy beginning. • …honoring the Elks’ pledge to never forget our veterans. • …investing in communities where Elks live and work. • …helping the state Elks associations accomplish their charitable objectives. • …funding projects that improve the quality of life in local Elks communities.

  5. 2011-12 Grants Include… • $4.6 million to Lodge communities through the Community Investments Program • $3.646 million in college scholarships • $1.5 million to Elks Youth Programs • $1.135 million to the Elks National Veterans Service Commission • $8.1 million in grants for state Elks associations

  6. College Scholarships Most Valuable Student Contest • In 2011-12, the Foundation will award a total of $2.296 million in four-year scholarships to 500 national finalists.

  7. College Scholarships, cont. Legacy Awards • Children and grandchildren of Elks. • Up to 250 four-year, $4,000 scholarships. • Based on ENF core values of Knowledge, Charity, Community and Integrity.

  8. College Scholarships, cont. Emergency Educational Grants • College-age children of deceased or totally disabled Elks. • 1-year grants, renewable up to 3 times. • Up to $4,000 per year.

  9. Youth Programs Elks National Hoop Shoot Free-Throw Program • National free-throw contest for kids 8-13. • More than 3 million participants each year. • Provides healthy extra-curricular activity. • Promotes family time. • Instills integrity and good sportsmanship in youth.

  10. Youth Programs, cont. • Educating students and parents about substance abuse through educational material. • Conferences, workshops and seminars. • Red Ribbon Week. • Partnerships with leading drug prevention organizations. Drug Awareness Program

  11. Veterans Service • Elks have pledged “so long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them.”

  12. Veterans Service, cont. • The Veterans Service program provides care and comfort to the 25 million veterans in the United States. • They visit VA hospitals, provide wheelchair gloves through the leather program; reach out to homeless veterans; and establish an Army of Hope for families of soldiers overseas.

  13. Local Philanthropy • The Foundation will distribute more than $8.1 million to state Elks associations this year. • These grants will help fund projects such as children’s hospitals, youth camps and safe havens, as well as state scholarships, Drug Awareness and Hoop Shoot programs. State Grants

  14. Local Philanthropy, cont. • The CIP allows Lodges to emerge as philanthropic leaders in their own communities. • $2,000 Gratitude Grants for Lodges who meet the GER’s per-capita goal, to use to address a local unmet need. • $2,000 Promise Grants for Lodges who sponsor programs that build character and competency of youth. Community Investments Program

  15. Local Philanthropy, cont. Impact Grants • Competitive grants of up to $10,000. • Your Lodge can make a significant, lasting difference in your community. • For more information, visit www.elks.org/enf/community. Community Investments Program, cont.

  16. How can you help? • Get involved in an ENF-funded program! • Donate online at www.elks.org/donate. • Stay informed; subscribe to Pulse, ENF’s e-newsletter, at www.elks.org/enf. • Consider a planned gift to the ENF. • Sign up for a monthly donation to the ENF.

  17. Contact Information For more information about the Elks National Foundation, please contact: Elks National Foundation 2750 N. Lakeview Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 773/755-4728 enf@elks.org www.elks.org/enf

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