ELKS VETERANS MEMORIAL RESTORATION TRUST

CHICAGO, IL

The Elks Veterans Memorial Restoration Trust (EVMRT) is a non-profit organization located in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2003, the trust’s mission is to restore the Elks Veterans Memorial in the city’s Grant Park. The memorial was created in 1927 to honor the men and women of the Elks Lodge who served in the armed forces during World War I. It is made of granite, marble, and bronze, and features a central arch surrounded by eight figures representing the eight branches of service.

The trust raises funds for the restoration and preservation of the memorial, and works to increase public awareness of its significance. The trust also works with local veterans’ organizations to host special events at the memorial, such as Veterans Day ceremonies. The trust also provides educational programming to help visitors understand the history of the Elks Veterans Memorial, and the sacrifices of the men and women who served in the armed forces.

The trust’s restoration efforts have been successful, and the memorial has now been fully restored and is open to the public. The Elks Veterans Memorial Restoration Trust has been dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans, and to preserving the history and legacy of the Elks Lodge.

ELKS VETERANS MEMORIAL RESTORATION TRUST is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CHICAGO IL. US MID #8401700745

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 494,139 from tax period 201204 (YYYYMM).

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ELKS VETERANS MEMORIAL RESTORATION TRUST
425 W DIVERSEY PKWY
CHICAGO
IL
60614-6193

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