{"id":1006,"date":"2024-12-02T17:46:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T17:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starmeats.com\/elkie\/?page_id=1006"},"modified":"2024-12-03T00:05:06","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T00:05:06","slug":"enf","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/starmeats.com\/elkie\/enf\/","title":{"rendered":"ENF"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1006\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1006-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1006-0\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-1006-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1006-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_lsow-hero-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-lsow-hero-image so-widget-lsow-hero-image-default-cfb90a810367-1006\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n\n<div class=\"lsow-hero-header lsow-section-bg-html5video\" >\n\n    \n    <div class=\"lsow-background\">\n\n        \n            <div class=\"lsow-html5-video-bg\">\n\n                <video poster=\"\" preload=\"auto\"\n                       autoplay loop muted>\n\n                    <source src=\"https:\/\/starmeats.com\/elkie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/854753-hd_1920_1080_30fps.mp4\"\n                            type=\"video\/mp4\">\n                    <source src=\"\"\n                            type=\"video\/ogg\">\n                    <source src=\"\"\n                            type=\"video\/webm\">\n\n                <\/video>\n\n            <\/div><!-- .lsow-html5-video-bg -->\n\n        \n    <\/div><!-- .lsow-background -->\n\n    \n        <div class=\"lsow-overlay\" style=\"background-color: rgba(51, 51, 51, 0.3);\"><\/div>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"lsow-header-content\">\n\n        \n            <div class=\"lsow-standard-header\">\n\n                \n                \n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        \n    <\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1006-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1006-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-1006-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1006-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_mo-heading panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-mo-heading so-widget-mo-heading-default-d75171398898-1006\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"heading2\"><h2 class=\"title separator\">Elks National Foundation (ENF)<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1006-1-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"text panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1006-1-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h5>What is the Elks National Foundation or the ENF?<\/h5>\n<p>ENF is the Elks National Foundation. With a grant of $100,000, the Elks National Foundation was established in 1928 as the charitable arm of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America. Today we boast more than 183,000 active donors and an endowment fund valuing $430 million. The ENF has contributed $253.5 million toward Elks\u2019 charitable projects nationwide. The Foundation is a public, non-profit, tax-exempt corporation as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Tax Reform Act of 1959. Donations to the Elks National Foundation are deductible for federal income and estate tax purposes.<\/p>\n<h5>What is the mission of the Elks National Foundation?<\/h5>\n<p>The mission of the Elks National Foundation is to help Elks build stronger communities. We fulfill this pledge by investing in communities where Elks<br \/>\nlive and work. We provide tomorrows leaders, our youth, with a healthy beginning; honor the Elks pledge to never forget our veterans; help the state Elks associations accomplish their charitable objectives and fund projects that improve the quality of life in local Elks communities.<\/p>\n<h5>How is the Foundation administered?<\/h5>\n<p>The Elks National Foundation is administered by a board of trustees composed of seven past national presidents of the BPO Elks of the USA, each serving a seven-year term. A director, who reports to the board, oversees day-to-day operations of the administrative offices in Chicago.<\/p>\n<h5>Who contributes to the Elks National Foundation?<\/h5>\n<p>Since inception, the Foundation has received more than $165 million in contributions and bequests from Elks, Lodges, state associations and other supporters of our philanthropic efforts. With a team of volunteers at the local, district and state levels, the Foundation raises more than $6 million each year.<\/p>\n<h5>How does the Endowment Fund work?<\/h5>\n<p>All unrestricted donations go into a permanent endowment fund, where each gift earns interest for lifetimes. Your gift will never be touched. Only the income earned by this fund can be used to support charitable programs. As the fund grows, the influence of your gift will grow with it, forever. Each year, the ENF Board of Trustees approves distributions from the fund for charitable projects. The current value of the fund is $430,710,973.<\/p>\n<h5>Who pays the Foundation\u2019s operating expenses?<\/h5>\n<p>The Foundation has an operating budget of $1,686,110.<br \/>\nThese expenses are borne by the Foundation. Our administrative expenses account for only 11.2 percent of our total distributions.<\/p>\n<h5>How will this money be used?<\/h5>\n<p>State Elk Association Grants: The Foundation will distribute $3.17<br \/>\nmillion in State Charities Grants. These grants help fund each states major charitable project, as well as state Hoop Shoot, Soccer Shoot and Drug Awareness Programs. In addition, the states will receive more than $2.35 million in special charitable project grants that help fund scholarship programs or other projects that best extend a states philanthropic outreach. A $1 million bonus grant will also be distributed to the states.<\/p>\n<h5>Community Investments Program:<\/h5>\n<p>The Community Investments Program allows the ENF to invest directly in Lodge communities by funding projects that have a significant and lasting impact on areas where Elks live and work. The Foundation budgeted $525,000 for the program\u2019s Gratitude Grants and Promise Grants. Scholarships: The Foundation reserved a total of $3.066 million for its three scholarship programs:<\/p>\n<p>The Most Valuable Student contest ($2.216 million).<br \/>\nEmergency Educational Grants for children of deceased or totally incapacitated Elks ($350,000); ENF Legacy Awards ($500,000).<br \/>\nDrug Prevention: The Foundation granted $598,000 for the Elks Drug Awareness Program.<\/p>\n<p>Youth Athletics: The Foundation granted $683,810 to fund the Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest. In addition, we granted $50,000 to the Youth Activities Committee to promote the Elks Soccer Shoot program at the grassroots level.<\/p>\n<p>Veterans Service: The ENF granted $787,550 to the Elks National Veterans Service Commission.<\/p>\n<p>Elks Veterans Memorial Maintenance: The Foundation allocated $464,306 for building maintenance. In addition, a grant of $250,000 was approved for the Foundation\u2019s Elks Veterans Memorial\u00a0 Maintenance Reserve Fund.<\/p>\n<h5>What are the Foundation\u2019s primary giving methods?<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Annual Gift:<\/strong> You can make a donation to the ENF via check, Discover Card, Visa or MasterCard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pledge:<\/strong> You can also contribute to the Foundation through a pledge.<\/p>\n<p>You choose to receive a pledge reminder annually, semi-annually, quarterly, or monthly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Online Gift:<\/strong> Support the ENF at any time of day from the convenience of your own home.<\/p>\n<p>To make your gift, <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.elks.org\/site\/Donation2?df_id=2420&amp;2420.donation=form1&amp;mfc_pref=T\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recurring Gift:<\/strong> Sign up for a recurring gift and allow us to debit your bank account or bill your credit card each month for a set donation amount.<\/p>\n<p>Contact us at <a href=\"tel:+17737554728\">(773) 755-4728<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:enf@elks.org\">enf@elks.org<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Corporate Gift:<\/strong> You can double the impact of your gift through<br \/>\nmatching gifts, or sign up for payroll deductions through your employer.<\/p>\n<p>Many employers will match gifts given to charitable organizations by employees and their spouses, even if they are retired.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tribute:<\/strong> You can contribute to the Foundation in memory of or in honor of friends and loved ones, online or through the mail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Planned Gift:<\/strong> Show your ultimate commitment through a planned gift, such as a bequest, gift of appreciated stock or life insurance.<\/p>\n<p>More information about planned giving is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elks.org\/enf\/plannedgiving\">available online.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1006-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1006-2\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-1006-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1006-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_mo-hero-section panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-mo-hero-section so-widget-mo-hero-section-default-d75171398898-1006\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div id=\"creativity-quote\" data-stellar-background-ratio=\"0.4\" class=\"segment clearfix parallax-banner dark-bg\"  style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/starmeats.com\/elkie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7541_dark.png); background-color:;background-attachment:fixed;\"><div class=\"segment-content\"><blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. 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