Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie
Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie is a public charity based in New Market, Virginia. Formed in 1995, it reports providing funding to community organizations and needy individuals.
Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie at a glance
In short: Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie gave $431K across 48 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $431,400
- -46.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 48
- -42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,988
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,723,786
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 602, New Market, VA 22844-0602
Phone: (540) 740-3755
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grand Aerie Charities Foundation ($99K). Together the top 10 received $197K.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 133 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. Virginia accounted for 55% of grant dollars, Ohio 23%, New York 4%, Tennessee 3%, and the District of Columbia 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie gives
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $802K (2024). In 2025 it made 48 grants totaling $431K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Aerie Charities Foundation Grove City, OH | Charity | $99,000 |
| Manor Memorial United Methodist Ch New Market, VA | Charity | $15,000 |
| Virginia State Aerie Staunton, VA | Charity | $12,625 |
| Yellow Door Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Charity | $12,000 |
| Coalition for Better Schools Quicksburg, VA | Charity | $12,000 |
| Luther Crest New Market, VA | Charity | $10,000 |
| New Market Fire & Rescue New Market, VA | Charity | $9,500 |
| Wreaths Across America Columbia Falls, ME | Charity | $9,350 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Topeka, KS | Charity | $9,000 |
| The Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Charity | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,723,786 | $1,443,702 | $1,502,428 | $431,400 | 48 | $7,465 |
| 2024 | $2,781,397 | $1,378,893 | $1,925,319 | $802,085 | 84 | $2,014 |
| 2023 | $3,329,349 | $1,095,044 | $811,114 | $10,000 | 1 | $158 |
| 2022 | $3,058,731 | $922,761 | $378,800 | $15,755 | Total only | $1,174 |
| 2021 | $2,599,776 | $701,405 | $313,459 | $4,995 | Total only | $167 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it provides funding for numerous community organizations and needy individuals. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions address areas such as emergency fire and rescue assistance, services for older adults and people with disabilities, food distribution, support for veterans and military families, and autism information, services, and research.
For example, New Market Fire & Rescue describes its mission as providing volunteer emergency fire and rescue assistance to the public. Luther Crest says it provides housing and services for elderly or disabled people, while the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank describes distributing food to people in need through a network of providers and programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Aerie reported 48 grants totaling $431,400. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $99,000, with a median of $7,500.
The largest listed award was $99,000 to Grand Aerie Charities Foundation. Other notable grants included $15,000 to Manor Memorial United Methodist Church, $12,625 to Virginia State Aerie, $12,000 each to Yellow Door Foundation and Coalition for Better Schools, and $10,000 to Luther Crest. Additional awards included $9,500 to New Market Fire & Rescue, $9,350 to Wreaths Across America, and $9,000 each to Wounded Warrior Project, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Gary Sinise Foundation, and Folds of Honor.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Tom Wilkins, president; John Blosser Jr, past president; Mike Baker, secretary; Steven J Showman, treasurer; Tony Veney, outside guard; Ralph Hartman, chaplain; Anthony Ritchie, conductor; Mike Thompson and Eric Pool, trustees; and Thomas Gochenour, inside guard.
Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie is led by Tom Wilkins, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 10 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tom Wilkins
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$360 (2023) → $310 (2025)
Eric Pool
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$230 (2025)
Mike Thompson
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$240 (2025)
Brian Johns
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Estep
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Tarbutton
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Ritchie
Conductor
Inside Guard → Conductor, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$190 (2022) → $310 (2025)
JOHN BLOSSER Jr.
Past President
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$210 (2022) → $360 (2025)
Mike Baker
Secretary
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$33K (2021) → $38K (2025)
Ralph Hartman
Chaplain
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$160 (2021) → $340 (2025)
Tony Veney
Outside Guard
Conductor → Outside Guard, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$180 (2021) → $360 (2025)
Steven J. Showman
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$230 (2025)
Thomas Gochenour
Inside Guard
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$200 (2025)
Jason Fulk
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Bradley Hupp (2021–2024) — Outside Guard
- Former: Dow McGrady (2021–2024) — Past President
- Former: Kim Rucker (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Rick Turner (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: James Barb (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Aj J. Garretson (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Max Dunlap (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Terry Jones (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Alan J. Garretson (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Phyllis Ritchie (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Tammy Jones (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jennifer Frye (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Terry Kingan (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $38K, to Mike Baker (Secretary). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie
How much does Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie give each year?
Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie gave $431K across 48 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $802K across 84 grants.
What is Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie's typical grant size?
Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,988, across 48 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie give grants?
Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie gives mostly in Virginia: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Market, VA (10 grants), Woodstock, VA (5 grants), Quicksburg, VA (3 grants) and Mount Jackson, VA (3 grants).
Does Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (44 grants).
Who are Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie's largest grantees?
Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie's largest 2025 grantees include Grand Aerie Charities Foundation ($99,000), Manor Memorial United Methodist Ch ($15,000) and Virginia State Aerie ($12,625), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie?
Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie fund?
The organization states that it provides funding for numerous community organizations and needy individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie?
Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie's EIN?
Fraternal Order of Eagles 4264 Aerie's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1636182. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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