The ENF gave back 32.6 percent of our distributions to state associations and 24.8 percent to the Lodges through our Community Investments Program.
The ENF spent only 7.7 percent on supporting services. This is well below the Better Business Bureau’s standard for charity accountability, which is 35 percent or less on supporting services.
Contributions and Bequests | $6,708,503 |
State Association Project Grants | $8,785,266 |
Community Investments Program | $6,676,231 |
Scholarships | $4,284,947 |
Veterans Service | $2,489,060 |
Youth Programs | $1,744,357 |
Veterans Memorial | $583,513 |
Other | $284,381 |
Supporting Services | |
Management and General | $1,325,904 |
Fundraising | $748,016 |
Total Expenses | $26,921,675 |
The financial highlights for 2015-16 were summarized from the Financial Statements of the Elks National Foundation, March 31, 2016, with the Report of Independent Auditor, Cutrara & Company. Complete financial statements, including all notes, may be obtained by contacting the Elks National Foundation, 2750 N. Lakeview Ave, Chicago, IL 60614; 773/755-4728; enf@elks.org.