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Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Chicago, IL EIN: 13-3039601 Website

Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc is a public charity based in Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1980. It supports work related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias through research funding, care and support services, risk-reduction and early-detection efforts, public awareness, and advocacy.

Key facts about Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc

In short: Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc gave $73.3M across 79 grants in 2025 (avg $928K), top state California. 39% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
13-3039601
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$73,298,759
Grants made (2025)
79
Average grant
$927,832
Median grant
$270,750
New grantees (estimate)
39% first-time grantees (31 of 79, 2025)
Total assets
$523,717,634
Primary geography
California (20% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$523.7M

-0.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$73.3M

+9.4% YoY

Grant Count

79

-11.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$928K

+23.2% YoY

Is Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc open to new grantees?

39%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 31 of 79 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $548K; repeat grants $1.2M. How we count

Medians: $200K first-time, $342K repeat.

  • 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The Association’s stated mission is to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

Its research program supports investigations into disease mechanisms, diagnosis and monitoring, treatments, prevention, brain health, and dementia care. The Association says its portfolio includes work from basic discovery science to social and behavioral studies, and that its awards include categories for early-career researchers. Its website describes a rigorous, three-tier peer-review process for research proposals.

The 2025 filing describes additional work in care, support, risk reduction, public policy, awareness, and diversity, equity and inclusion. The Association’s programs include education, support groups, care consultation, professional training, and advocacy, as well as efforts to improve access to research, diagnosis, and care.

The 2025 grants went to universities, medical and research institutions, and an advocacy organization. For example, Alzheimer’s Impact Movement describes its mission as advancing policies through increased research investment, enhanced care, and improved support. The Broad Institute describes its mission as advancing biomedicine through research, scientific knowledge dissemination, and work to connect biological insights with patient impact.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, the Association reported 79 grants totaling $73,298,759. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $13,288,186, with a median grant of $270,750.

The largest reported grants included $13,288,186 to Washington University in an individual recipient, $10,591,004 to Alzheimer’s Impact Movement, $5,950,824 to Wake Forest University Health Sciences, and $5,232,009 to the Regents of the University of California, San Francisco. Each was listed as program support.

The Association’s website describes research opportunities for U.S. and international researchers, with programs for investigators at different career stages and opportunities addressing gaps in research. Its listed programs include fellowships and research grants, as well as opportunities focused on clinical studies, imaging, and other areas. Application requirements vary by competition; the general guidelines describe letter-of-intent and application procedures, proposal categories, review, and reporting requirements. The website says the 2027 grants application process is open, and the listed active programs include the Research Fellowship for All, with awards up to $70,000, and the Alzheimer’s Association and ASNR Imaging Research Grant, with awards of $200,000.

A separate Arkansas Chapter opportunity offers a $500 respite grant to eligible family caregivers for respite care. The care recipient must reside in Arkansas and have a qualifying Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis; the grant cannot be used to pay the family caregiver.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The Association’s research program supports U.S. and international researchers. Its website reports that its research portfolio spans multiple countries. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to California (20%), Missouri (19%), Illinois (16%), North Carolina (10%), and New York (7%).

Grant Distribution by State

45states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 79 itemized grants.

Cities

New YorkBostonSan FranciscoChicagoLos AngelesSt. LouisHoustonPhiladelphiaLa JollaCambridgeColumbiaAtlantaBaltimoreIrvineNashvilleCharlestonRedwood CitySan AntonioAnn ArborBloomington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20M$40M$60M$80M98 grants2020 78 grants2021 108 grants2022 95 grants2023 89 grants2024 79 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39.0M (2020) to $73.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 79 grants totaling $73.3M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Washington University in St Louis: $13.3MWashington University in StLouis$13.3MAlzheimer's Impact Movement: $10.6MAlzheimer's Impact Movement$10.6MWake Forest University Health Sciences: $6.0MWake Forest University HealthSciences$6.0MThe Regents of the University of California San Francisco: $5.2MThe Regents of the Universityof California San Francisco$5.2MUniversity of Southern California (USC): $3.2MUniversity of SouthernCalifornia (USC)$3.2MColumbia University Irving Medical Center: $2.4MColumbia University IrvingMedical Center$2.4MIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai: $1.6MIcahn School of Medicine atMount Sinai$1.6MThe Regents of the University of California San Diego: $1.6MThe Regents of the Universityof California San Diego$1.6MMassachuesetts General Hospital: $1.3MMassachuesetts GeneralHospital$1.3MThe Regents of the University of California Irvine: $1.2MThe Regents of the Universityof California Irvine$1.2M

The largest 2025 recipient was Washington University in St Louis ($13.3M). Together the top 10 received $46.4M.

Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($148,478), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

449 grants across all recorded years

25<$50K14$50–100K176$100–250K93$250–500K79$500K–1M49$1–5M13$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 176 grants of 449 (39%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MOProgram Support$13,288,186
Alzheimer's Impact Movement Chicago, ILProgram Support$10,591,004
Wake Forest University Health Sciences Winston-Salem, NCProgram Support$5,950,824
The Regents of the University of California San Francisco San Francisco, CAProgram Support$5,232,009
University of Southern California (USC) Los Angeles, CAProgram Support$3,183,783
Columbia University Irving Medical Center New York, NYProgram Support$2,409,454
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NYProgram Support$1,622,612
The Regents of the University of California San Diego La Jolla, CAProgram Support$1,615,897
Massachuesetts General Hospital Boston, MAProgram Support$1,281,849
The Regents of the University of California Irvine Irvine, CAProgram Support$1,192,257

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $523,717,634 $457,244,898 $478,718,572 $73,298,759
2024 $525,774,994 $443,925,786 $456,554,279 $67,005,824
2023 $512,971,086 $412,425,302 $460,183,069 $69,766,847
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$200M$400M$600M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$523,717,634$525,774,994$512,971,086
Revenue$457,244,898$443,925,786$412,425,302
Expenses$478,718,572$456,554,279$460,183,069
Net Investment Income$10,449,333$9,213,876$5,882,413

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 15, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 16, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 15, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 12, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 16, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 18, 2025)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Minoo Javanmardian, chair as of October 2024; Karyne Jones, vice chair; Geoff Heredia, secretary as of October 2024; and Dean Brenner, treasurer. Sarah Lorance is listed as chair through October 2024, and Debra Pierson as secretary through October 2024. Directors listed include Alex Tsao, Aimee Nolan, Bret Hill, and Bruce Baude.

Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc is led by Katherine Joanne Pike, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 14 of 48 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Katherine Joanne Pike

    President & CEO

    Chief Strategy Officer → Cso & President, 2022

    Cso & President → President & CEO, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    60 hrs/week

    $408K (2020) → $1M (2025)

  • Minoo Javanmardian

    Chair

    Director → Vice Chair & Chair Elect, 2024

    Vice Chair & Chair Elect → Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    12 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sarah Lorance

    Chair

    Director → Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    12 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alex Tsao

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bruce Baude

    Director

    Director → Treasurer & Director, 2022

    Treasurer & Director → Director, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Derek Van Amerongen

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • George Walz

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • William Thomas

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bruce Lamb

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Gonzales

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Irene Sudac

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joe Arciniega

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nicole Walker

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dozene Guishard

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elizabeth Shih

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Don Plaus

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mikaela Louie

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nancy Westcott

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tony Gonzales

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • W. Gabriel De La Rosa

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Wendy Drummond

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bret Hill

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chuck Garrett

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cynthia Moore-Hardy

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rebecca Chopp

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rushern Baker

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Aimee Nolan

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hamid Okhravi

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Leah Farley

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Oscar Lopez

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Peter Goldstein

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Donna McCullough

    Chief Operating Officer

    Chief Development Officer → Chief Field & Develop. Officer, 2021

    Chief Field & Develop. Officer → Chief Operating Officer, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    60 hrs/week

    $466K (2020) → $932K (2025)

  • Kenann Cassidy

    Chief Field Operations Officer

    East Area Leader → Chief Field Operations Officer, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    60 hrs/week

    $469K (2020) → $599K (2025)

  • Maria Carrillo

    Chief Science Officer

    On filings since 2020

    60 hrs/week

    $527K (2020) → $931K (2025)

  • Michelle Helton

    Former Vice President & Financial Ops

    Chief Financial Officer → Vice President & Financial Operations, 2023

    Vice President & Financial Operations → Former Vice President & Financial Ops, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    60 hrs/week

    $252K (2020) → $177K (2025)

  • Richard Hovland

    Former CFO & COO

    COO, CFO & Assistant Treasurer → CFO & COO, 2024

    CFO & COO → Former CFO & COO, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    60 hrs/week

    $582K (2020) → $301K (2025)

  • Robert Egge

    Chief Public Policy Officer

    On filings since 2020

    60 hrs/week

    $499K (2020) → $857K (2025)

  • Anthony D'amato - Asst Secy

    Vice President, Legal & General Counsel

    Vice President Legal → Vice President Legal & General Counsel, 2023

    Vice President Legal & General Counsel → Vice President, Legal & General Counsel, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    60 hrs/week

    $43K (2022) → $426K (2025)

  • Carl Hill

    Chief De & I Officer

    On filings since 2023

    60 hrs/week

    $436K (2023) → $480K (2025)

  • Barbara Pryor

    Chief Administrative Officer

    Chief Administrator Officer → Chief Administrative Officer, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    60 hrs/week

    $63K (2024) → $490K (2025)

  • Eric Vanvlymen

    Chief Field Operations Officer

    Area Leader West → Chief Field Operations Officer, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    60 hrs/week

    $448K (2024) → $469K (2025)

  • Mark Leon

    CFO & Assistant Treasurer

    On filings since 2024

    60 hrs/week

    $171K (2024) → $492K (2025)

  • Katie Evans

    Chief Program & Mission Engt Officer

    New on the 2025 filing

    60 hrs/week

    $463K (2025)

  • Michael Reich

    Chief Marketing Officer

    New on the 2025 filing

    60 hrs/week

    $435K (2025)

  • Debra Pierson

    Secretary

    Director → Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Geoff Heredia

    Secretary

    Director → Secretary, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karyne Jones

    Vice Chair

    Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2024

    Director & Vice Chair → Vice Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    12 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dean Brenner

    Treasurer

    Director → Treasurer & Director, 2024

    Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (39)
  • Former: Andrew Dahlkemper (2020–2024) — Director
  • Former: David Hunter (2020–2024) — Director
  • Former: Eileen Kamerick (2020–2024) — Director
  • Former: Harry Johns (2020–2024) — Former Chief Executive Officer
  • Former: Julia Wallace (2020–2024) — Director
  • Former: Ryan Mundy (2020–2024) — Director
  • Former: Joseph Joe Montminy (2022–2024) — Director
  • Former: Donna McCullough - Chief Miss (2024) — Field Ops Ofr & COO
  • Former: George Johnson (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Karen Stevenson (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Arthena Caston (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Donna McCullough - Chief (2022–2023) — Mission & Field Operations Officer
  • Former: Brian Richardson - Board (2023) — Chair & Director
  • Former: Cecile Perich - Vice Chair (2023) — Director
  • Former: Debra Pierson - Director (2023) — Secretary
  • Former: Minoo Javanmardian - Director (2023) — Vice Chair
  • Former: Ryan Mundy - Secretary (2023) — Director · Filing note: Thru
  • Former: Sarah Lorance - Board Chair (2023) — Director
  • Former: Brian Richardson (2020–2022) — Chair & Director
  • Former: Cecile Perich (2020–2022) — Vice Chair & Director
  • Former: Glenda Berry (2020–2022) — West Area Leader
  • Former: Helen Brooks (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: James Grossmann (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Jay Reinstein (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Christine Foh - Asst Secy (2022) — Vice President Legal
  • Former: Michelle Helton - Former Cfo (2022) — Vice President & Financial Ops.
  • Former: Sarah Lorance - Chair Elect (2022) — Director
  • Former: Anna Catalano (2020–2021) — Secretary & Director
  • Former: Carolyn Tieger (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Christine Foh (2020–2021) — Assistant Secretary & Vice President Legal
  • Former: Cynthia Lemere (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: David Goltermann (2020–2021) — Chair & Director
  • Former: Steven Osgood (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Thomas Doyle (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Diana Kerwin MD (2020) — Director
  • Former: John Tracy (2020) — Director
  • Former: Pam Montana (2020) — Director
  • Former: Paul Wexler (2020) — Director
  • Former: Ralph Nixon MD PhD (2020) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Katherine Joanne Pike — President/CEO: $1.0MKatherine Joanne PikePresident/CEO$1.0MDonna McCullough — Chief Operating Officer: $932KDonna McCulloughChief Operating Officer$932KMaria Carrillo — Chief Science Officer: $931KMaria CarrilloChief Science Officer$931KRobert Egge — Chief Public Policy Officer: $857KRobert EggeChief Public Policy Officer$857KKenann Cassidy — Chief Field Operations Officer: $599KKenann CassidyChief Field Operations Officer$599KMark Leon — CFO & Asst. Treasurer: $492KMark LeonCFO & Asst. Treasurer$492KBarbara Pryor — Chief Administrative Officer: $490KBarbara PryorChief Administrative Officer$490KCarl Hill — Chief DE&I Officer: $480KCarl HillChief DE&I Officer$480KEric Vanvlymen — Chief Field Operations Officer: $469KEric VanvlymenChief Field Operations Officer$469KKatie Evans — Chief Prog & Mission Engt Officer: $463KKatie EvansChief Prog & Mission Engt…$463KMichael Reich — Chief Marketing Officer: $435KMichael ReichChief Marketing Officer$435KAnthony D'Amato - Asst Secy — VP, Legal & General Counsel: $426KAnthony D'Amato - Asst…VP, Legal & General Counsel$426KRichard Hovland — Former CFO/COO: $301KRichard HovlandFormer CFO/COO$301KMichelle Helton — Former VP, Financial Ops: $177KMichelle HeltonFormer VP, Financial Ops$177K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1.0M, to Katherine Joanne Pike (President/CEO). 14 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Mailing address: 225 N Michigan Ave 17Th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601-7633
Phone: (312) 335-8700
Website: https://alz.org

Frequently asked questions about Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc

How much does Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc give each year?

Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc gave $73.3M across 79 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $67.0M across 89 grants.

What is Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc's typical grant size?

Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc's median grant in 2025 was $270,750, and its average grant was $927,832, across 79 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc that year got $548K on average.

Where does Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc give grants?

Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc's top state is California, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Missouri (19%) and Illinois (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Boston, MA (4 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).

Does Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 79 grants with a stated purpose on Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (79 grants).

Who are Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc's largest grantees?

Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Washington University in St Louis ($13,288,186), Alzheimer's Impact Movement ($10,591,004) and Wake Forest University Health Sciences ($5,950,824), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($148,478), which are not listed by name. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc?

Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc reported $523.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $457.2M.

What does Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc fund?

The Association’s stated mission is to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc?

Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check alz.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc's EIN?

Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3039601. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.

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The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Assets

$7.1B

Grants

4,316

Total Given

$1.2B

The Allstate Foundation

Northbrook, IL

The Allstate Foundation funds youth empowerment, efforts to prevent and address relationship abuse, nonprofit leadership, and related economic opportunity and equity work. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $2 million, with a median of $1,000, and awards must support work in the United States. It accepts proposals from organizations beyond a preselected list; proposals are reviewed as received.

Assets

$89.3M

Grants

2,010

Total Given

$38.0M

Elks National Foundation Inc

Chicago, IL

The Elks National Foundation funds scholarships, youth programs, veterans’ services, and charitable projects through Elks Lodges and state associations across the United States. Its 2026 grants had a median size of $10,000, though awards varied widely; the profile describes application routes for specific Lodge and scholarship programs but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$954.1M

Grants

1,536

Total Given

$36.5M

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