Elks National Veterans Service Commission
- Assets
- $573.6k
- Revenue
- $167.5k
- Investments
- $400.4k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 10/1998
- Data as of
- 03/2024
- EIN
- 13-1548228
Organization Overview
Elks National Veterans Service Commission is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (T40) the organization is classified as: Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Elks National Veterans Service Commission is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2024, Elks National Veterans Service Commission generated $167.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (25.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.2m during the year ending 03/2024. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Elks National Veterans Service Commission has awarded 485 individual grants totaling $9,251,385. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE COMMISSION FOCUSES ON SERVING VETERANS IN NEED, THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT HELP HOSPITALIZED VETERANS RECOVER AND THRIVE, PROVIDE VETERANS WITH RESOURCES TO EXIT HOMELESSNESS, SUPPORT MILITARY FAMILIES, AND ASSIST VETERANS AND MILITARY MEMBERS IN ELKS COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
THE COMMISSION PROVIDED GRANTS TO VETERANS ADAPTIVE SPORTS EVENTS RUN BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THESE EVENTS HELP VETERANS TO RECOVER, REHABILITATE AND THRIVE. ELKS VOLUNTEERS ASSISTED AT THESE EVENTS, ASWELL AS DISTRIBUTED THOUSANDS OF PAIRS OF FREE WHEELCHAIR GLOVES TO VETERANS IN ATTENDANCE.
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.
THE COMMISSION PROVIDED GRANTS TO 600 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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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert L Duitsman Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul R Ryan Vice-Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ronald L Hicks Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David R Carr Past Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John D Amen Past Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bryan Klatt Grand Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $92,160 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $83,412 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $92,160 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $53,898 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,353 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $167,544 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,263,116 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,309,596 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,443 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,773 |
| Fees for services: Other | $23,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,442 |
| Office expenses | $7,170 |
| Information technology | $1,205 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $7,657 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $83,662 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $9,772 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,183,074 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $85,805 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,565 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $22,118 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $58,736 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $400,440 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,975 |
| Total assets | $573,639 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $93,390 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $71,475 |
| Total liabilities | $164,865 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $408,774 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $573,639 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Elks National Veterans Service Commission has awarded $2,086,306 in support to 139 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NEVADA STATE ELKS ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM | $6,000 |
NEW MEXICO ELKS CHARITIES INC PURPOSE: VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM | $5,220 |
GREENSBORO NC NO 602 PURPOSE: WELCOME HOME KIT | $5,345 |
NATIONAL VETERANS GOLDEN AGE GAMES PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $5,252 |
TENNESSEE ELKS HOSP COMMITTEE PURPOSE: VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM | $9,850 |
SOUTH DAKOTA ELKS HOSP FUND PURPOSE: VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM | $12,250 |