About

We are... • A fraternal order with nearly a million members and a 141-year history. • A network of more than 2,000 lodges in communities all over the country. • A generous charitable foundation that each year gives millions in scholarships, an inspiration to youth, a friend to veterans and more. What We Do • The Order spends more than $80,000,000 every year for benevolent, educational and patriotic community-minded programs in such fields as benefitting physically handicapped children, sponsoring Elks National Foundation scholarships, scouting, athletic teams, veterans' works, a national ''Hoop Shoot'' free-throw contest involving more than 3 million children, physical and occupational therapy programs and patriotic programs.