Canton Chapter 972
To unite members in the bonds of fraternity, benevolence and charity, through a year round schedule of social and recreational activities for members and their families.
Canton Chapter 972 at a glance
In short: Canton Chapter 972 gave $66K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $66K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $65,756
- +2.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $65,756
- +2.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $65,756
- Total assets
- $77,794
- +0.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Canton Chapter 972 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Canton Moose Lodge 2129 ($66K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Canton Chapter 972 gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−17%). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2021) to $97K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canton Moose Lodge 2129 Canton, GA | — | $65,756 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $77,794 | $78,156 | $78,108 | $65,756 | 1 |
| 2025 | $77,746 | $83,995 | $80,296 | $64,177 | 1 |
| 2024 | $74,047 | $117,369 | $120,030 | $96,568 | 2 |
| 2023 | $76,446 | $114,086 | $95,336 | $79,241 | 1 |
| 2022 | $59,051 | $93,905 | $84,953 | $72,780 | 2 |
| 2021 | $52,592 | $45,938 | $32,086 | $23,604 | 2 |
About Canton Chapter 972
Based on IRS filings
Canton Chapter 972 is a public charity, based in Canton, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $78K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $66K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Canton Chapter 972's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Janis Nations
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Bargo
Secretary
On filings since 2025
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Misty Arisohn
Senior Regen
On filings since 2025
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Courtney Reeves (2025) — Treasurer
- Former: Deborah Fowler (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Carolyn Shannahan (2024) — Senior Regen
- Former: Tammy Blalock (2021–2023) — Senior Regen
- Former: Gloria Lanyon (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Michele Sherk (2022) — Senior Regen
- Former: Ladonna Sexton (2021) — Senior Regen
- Former: Mary Small (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Canton Chapter 972
How much does Canton Chapter 972 give each year?
Canton Chapter 972 gave $66K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $64K across 1 grant.
How large is Canton Chapter 972?
Canton Chapter 972 reported $78K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $78K.
Where does Canton Chapter 972 operate?
Canton Chapter 972 has awarded grants in Georgia, Illinois.
What is Canton Chapter 972's EIN?
Canton Chapter 972's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1483780. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 3, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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