2025 Launched the first Charitable Trust Grants to provide WA lodges funds for community outreach programs utilizing the programs of the Charitable Trust.  There were 13 applicants, all receiving grants of $1500 or $750

Many of those funds were used to serve or honor our Veterans through Stand Downs, Food Banks, Fishing Trips, and more.  Tri Cities used their funds to start their Soccer Shoot Contest in their community, combining that with Drug Awareness.  Burien offered finger printing services through EZ Child ID to families where English is their second language, they also provided Elks backpacks and Drug Awareness materials.

2026.  22 Lodges applied for Charitable Trust Grants!!  $21,000 was awarded.

Applications were received for Veterans support activities such as continuing the stand downs with backpacks, offering breakfasts, Soccer Shoot start-ups, Hoop Shoot program, Drug Awareness and EZ Child ID booths in our community festivals.

Because of the efforts we have put forth with fundraising we did have more funds available this year, but with more applications, the judging was tougher.