So long as there are Veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them…
In 1928, one man’s dream became a reality for all Elks and the communities we serve. Then-National President John F. Malley envisioned a plan that would “unite the forces of the Order into a mighty army for the service of mankind.” During the annual Grand Lodge Convention in Miami that year, Malley’s call to service inspired delegates to take action by voting to establish the Elks National Foundation with an initial $100,000 grant.
Added: Today, we have more than 124,000 active donors and an endowment fund valued at $829.3 million.