ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION

EIN: 131548228 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$5,790,365
Total Expenses
$5,630,025
Total Assets
$708,223
Net Assets
$570,971
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1946
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
MARY MORGAN
Phone
7737554810
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION, founded in 1946, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $5.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 3356% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THOUSANDS OF ELKS VOLUNTEERS, THE COMMISSION'S PROGRAMS OFFER DIRECT SERVICE TO VETERANS AND MILITARY MEMBERS IN NEED THROUGHOUT THE NATION. OUR PROGRAMS HELP HOSPITALIZED VETERANS RECOVER AND THRIVE, SUPPORT VETERANS AS THEY EXIT OR PREVENT HOMELESSNESS, SERVE AGING VETERANS AND VETERANS IN FACILITIES, ASSIST VETERANS IN NEED AND CONNECT VETERANS WITH RESOURCES AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $914,034

THE COMMISSION PARTNERS WITH HUNDREDS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) AND OTHER VETERANS' FACILITIES ACROSS THE NATION TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF VETERANS. OUR VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE DIRECT MONTHLY...

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THE COMMISSION PARTNERS WITH HUNDREDS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) AND OTHER VETERANS' FACILITIES ACROSS THE NATION TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF VETERANS. OUR VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE DIRECT MONTHLY SUPPORT TO AGING VETERANS, RECOVERING VETERANS AND VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE FORM OF SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, NEEDED SUPPLIES, THERAPEUTIC RECREATION, OUTREACH EVENTS AND MORE.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,069,801

THE COMMISSION PARTNERED WITH THE US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE HOMELESS VETERANS AND VETERANS AT RISK OF BEING HOMELESS WITH THE EMERGENCY...

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THE COMMISSION PARTNERED WITH THE US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE HOMELESS VETERANS AND VETERANS AT RISK OF BEING HOMELESS WITH THE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE THEY NEEDED TO BECOME OR REMAIN HOUSED, AND TO PROVIDE WELCOME HOME KITS THAT INCLUDE SUPPLIES AND OTHER MATERIAL SUPPORT TO NEWLY HOUSED VETERANS. THE WELCOME HOME PROGRAM OFFERS FOCUS GRANTS UP TO $10,000 TO QUALIFYING LODGES TO BE USED TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS, ASSIST PREVIOUSLY HOMELESS VETERANS TO ADJUST, AND HELP VETERANS EXIT HOMELESSNESS.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,001,243

THE COMMISSION PROVIDED GRANTS TO 1,000 LODGES TO FACILITATE PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT VETERANS, ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. ELKS USED THESE GRANTS TO PROVIDE FOOD AND CLOTHING FOR...

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THE COMMISSION PROVIDED GRANTS TO 1,000 LODGES TO FACILITATE PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT VETERANS, ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. ELKS USED THESE GRANTS TO PROVIDE FOOD AND CLOTHING FOR HOMELESS AND HOSPITALIZED VETERANS, HOLD ADAPTIVE SPORTS EVENTS FOR VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES, REPAIR THE HOMES OF MILITARY FAMILIES AND VETERANS IN NEED, SUPPORT STUDENT VETERANS AND MORE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,684,228
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $86,942
Other Revenue $19,195
TOTAL REVENUE $5,790,365

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,035,599
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $5,296,188
Other Expenses $594,426
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,630,025

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,790,365 $167,544 +33.6%
Expenses $5,630,025 $5,183,074 +0.1%
Net Income $160,340 $-5,015,530 -1.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
160794

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$244,119
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PAUL RYAN CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE HIDLEY VICE-CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY SHOOK MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN AMEN PAST CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT DUITSMAN PAST CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN KLATT GRAND SECRETARY 1.00
Officer
$0 $23,621 $244,119
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $5,790,365 $5,630,025 $708,223 $160,340
2024 $167,544 $5,183,074 $573,639 $-5,015,530
2023 $5,181,799 $4,716,044 $5,694,904 $465,755
2022 $4,567,050 $4,031,312 $5,062,592 $535,738
2021 $4,127,337 $3,720,487 $4,503,710 $406,850
2020 $2,503,928 $3,804,658 $4,111,083 $-1,300,730
2019 $3,778,177 $3,734,035 $848,111 $44,142
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