A fraternal order with nearly a million members and 150 year history. A network of more than 2000 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. 

Our mission 

to inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share.