American Association of the Order of St Lazarus Inc
The American Association of the Order of St. Lazarus Inc. is a Military and Hospitaller Order of Christian chivalry founded in 1098, with its Grand Priory of America established in 1971. Operating throughout the United States and Mexico with eight subordinate sub jurisdictions, the organization is dedicated to promoting Christian unity and relieving human suffering through service to the poor, sick, and dying. The Order maintains a special historical focus on combating leprosy (Hansen's disease) while supporting various charitable causes including homeless outreach, organ donation awareness, disaster relief, and healthcare initiatives. Membership consists of lay and clergy from Christian denominations accepting the Nicene Creed, united by their commitment to Christian chivalry and humanitarian service.
American Association of the Order of St Lazarus Inc at a glance
In short: American Association of the Order of St Lazarus Inc gave $43K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,000
- -79.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,750
- -47.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $4,298,925
- +23.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who American Association of the Order of St Lazarus Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rising Star Outreach ($20K). Together the top 4 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 32 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Association of the Order of St Lazarus Inc gives
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2024) to $206K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star Outreach Provo, UT | General Support | $20,000 |
| Loyola University Jesuit Social Research Institute New Orleans, LA | General Support | $10,000 |
| St Patrick's Cathedral Community Fund New York, NY | General Support | $8,000 |
| Georgia Transplant Foundation Roswell, GA | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,298,925 | $872,023 | $244,850 | $43,000 | 4 | $299,074 |
| 2023 | $3,495,374 | $385,728 | $364,348 | $206,275 | 10 | $115,933 |
| 2022 | $3,089,354 | $371,427 | $290,538 | $121,000 | 6 | $136,354 |
| 2021 | $3,678,392 | $1,605,497 | $254,713 | $107,280 | 7 | $348,570 |
| 2020 | $2,403,372 | $297,672 | $292,761 | $120,000 | 5 | $49,685 |
About American Association of the Order of St Lazarus Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Association of the Order of St Lazarus Inc is a public charity, based in Ridgefield, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $43K. Net investment income was $299K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Association of the Order of St Lazarus Inc is led by John F Byrnes Jr., President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John F Byrnes Jr.
President
Director → Executive Vice President, 2021
Executive Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael R. Milner
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William D. R. Waff
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison H. Hensleit
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack S. Schroder Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcos J. Gonzalez
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C. Michie Bissell
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher St Victor De Pinho
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hugh R. Straub
Executive Vice President
Director → Executive Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer St Victor De Pinho
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francis McWilliams
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garrett R. Bowden
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jorge Valencia
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Diane J Weissmuller (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Edwin E Yaz (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Glede Holman (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Gregory James Duncan-Peters (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Joan C Buschor (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: John A Tempone (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Kenneth P Moritsugu (2020–2021) — President
- Former: James Batt (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Herschel Abbott (2020) — Executive Vice President
- Former: James R Jeter Jr. (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Association of the Order of St Lazarus Inc
How much does American Association of the Order of St Lazarus Inc give each year?
American Association of the Order of St Lazarus Inc gave $43K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $206K across 10 grants.
What is American Association of the Order of St Lazarus Inc's typical grant size?
American Association of the Order of St Lazarus Inc's median grant in 2024 was $9,000, and its average grant was $10,750, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Association of the Order of St Lazarus Inc give grants?
American Association of the Order of St Lazarus Inc's top state is Utah, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Louisiana (23%) and New York (19%).
Does American Association of the Order of St Lazarus Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of American Association of the Order of St Lazarus Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is American Association of the Order of St Lazarus Inc?
American Association of the Order of St Lazarus Inc reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $872K.
What is American Association of the Order of St Lazarus Inc's EIN?
American Association of the Order of St Lazarus Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7230009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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