The Washington State Elks Association Charitable Trust, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization, funded largely by direct member donations and grants from our Elks National Foundation achieved each year through member donations to ENF. The Washington Elks Charitable Trust stands as a cornerstone of our shared mission to serve veterans, youth, and communities across the state.

The Charitable Trust ensures that those who bravely served our country receive the recognition and support they deserve through our nationally recognized Veterans program. Additionally, it supports a wide range of local initiatives that benefit our local communities and individuals of all ages. From scholarships for traditional college and vocational-technical education to the Hoop Shoot, Drug Awareness campaigns, EZ Child ID programs, and Americanism initiatives, the Trust fuels committees central to each lodge’s outreach. These programs embody the Elks’ commitment to nurturing the potential of youth, fostering patriotism, and promoting healthy, thriving communities.