In 1928, Elks National Foundation founder John F. Malley charged the delegates of the Grand Lodge Convention with laying "the foundation of a more stately mansion—a temple of philanthropy with a dome so vast that it will cover the entire nation." Malley dreamed of a permanent endowment fund that would support the Order’s philanthropic works.

Like Malley, many of our donors are visionaries. They can see the wonderful possibilities of the Elks National Foundation and want the influence of their good deeds to continue forever. They want to leave their legacy to the future.

The John F. Malley Society recognizes those individuals who plan gifts to the Foundation. A planned gift can include a bequest, gift of appreciated stock, gift of life insurance, or other life income gifts. Membership benefits include:

• The Malley Society pin. (Click for image.)
• The Malley Society medallion.
• Name listed in Heartbeat, the ENF donor newsletter.
• Name listed in the Foundation's Annual Report.
• Invitation to a special event each year at the Elks National Convention.

To enroll in the John F. Malley society, you simply need to fill out a one-page application and provide us with a brief testimonial explaining why you chose to include the Foundation in your plans. To download an enrollment form, click here. We do not need to see a copy of your will. If you have any other questions about the John F. Malley Society, please contact us.

The Foundation sincerely thanks these members of the John F. Malley Society, as of June 16, 2007. For more information about planned giving, visit the ENF Planned Giving Website, or contact the Foundation at 773/755-4728.

• Mr. William W. Allen
• Mr. William J. Chinn Jr.
• Mr. Nels Christianson
• Mr. Cullen S. Downing
• Mr. Robert D. Fisette
• Honorable Frank O. Garland PGER
• Mr. N. Todd Graves
• Ms. Beverly A. Hamby
• Mr. Carroll S. Hamilton
• Mr. Donald L. Hamilton
• Mr. Arlie C. Hammons III
• Mr. George W. Helling
• Mr. Willis J. Jamieson Jr.
• Mr. Charles W. Lester
• Mr. Jackson C. Link
• Mr. Dennis London
• Mr. John E. Markee
• Mr. John E. Markiewicz
• Mr. George M. Minichiello
• Mr. James W. O'Kelley III
• Mr. Phillip C. Petrie
• Mr. Robert A. Pickett
• Mr. Jon-Paul Roden
• Honorable Robert J. Sabin PGER
• Mr. Lowell D. Stephens
• Dr. Robert R. Stevens
• Mr. John T. Sweet
• Mr. Nester W. Tan
• Mr. William C. Tennis
• Honorable John T. Traynor PGER
• Honorable Roger R. True PGER
• Howard and Violet Ziebell