Fraternal Order of Eagles
Raise funds to be used for the benefit of the community.
Fraternal Order of Eagles at a glance
In short: Fraternal Order of Eagles gave $135K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $135K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,083
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $135,083
- Median grant
- $135,083
- Total assets
- $1,155,870
- +29.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Fraternal Order of Eagles funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ohio State Eagles Charity Fund Inc ($135K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2023) to $135K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $135K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Eagles Charity Fund Inc Beavercreek, OH | The gaming proceeds are sent to the Ohio State Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. They then distribute those funds to the 501c(3) organizations that we choose. | $135,083 |
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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 | $1,155,870 | $790,898 | $522,760 | $135,083 | 1 | $15,494 |
| 2024 | $896,232 | $607,516 | $561,319 | $124,389 | Total only | $13,985 |
| 2023 | $846,030 | $524,923 | $450,202 | $84,746 | 1 | $2,160 |
| 2022 | $770,277 | $351,930 | $398,137 | — | — | $359 |
| 2021 | $816,315 | $329,020 | $318,447 | — | — | $1,057 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Fraternal Order of Eagles
Based on IRS filings
Fraternal Order of Eagles is a public charity, based in Minster, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $135K. Net investment income was $15K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fraternal Order of Eagles is led by Henry Schmiesing, President on every filing since 2021; all 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Henry Schmiesing
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$300 (2021) → $300 (2025)
John Tuente
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$599 (2021) → $599 (2025)
Bill Siegel
Trustee
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
$599 (2024) → $599 (2025)
Brian Boyd
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
$599 (2025)
Jason Craig
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
$599 (2025)
Dan Dulaney
Chaplain
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$50 (2021) → $100 (2025)
George Vondenhuevel
Past President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$50 (2021) → $100 (2025)
Jerry Winner
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$200 (2021) → $200 (2025)
Jim Leugers
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$500 (2021) → $500 (2025)
Ralph Stueve
Inside Guard
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$50 (2021) → $100 (2025)
Sandy Heitkamp
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $13K (2025)
Ted Winner
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$963 (2021) → $1K (2025)
Doug Metzger
Conductor
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$100 (2024) → $100 (2025)
Norb Koesters
Outside Guard
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$100 (2025)
Former officers (8)
- Former: Gerald Schmitmeyer (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jim Holdheide (2021–2024) — Outside Guard
- Former: Rich Berning (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Dale O'Reilly (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Louis Siegrist (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ron Schmiesing (2021–2023) — Conductor
- Former: Rock Osterfeld (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Justin Martin (2022) — 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 $13K, to Sandy Heitkamp (Assistant Secretary). 14 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fraternal Order of Eagles
How much does Fraternal Order of Eagles give each year?
Fraternal Order of Eagles gave $135K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $124K in grants paid.
How large is Fraternal Order of Eagles?
Fraternal Order of Eagles reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $791K.
Where does Fraternal Order of Eagles operate?
Fraternal Order of Eagles has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Fraternal Order of Eagles's EIN?
Fraternal Order of Eagles's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-4237221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 3, 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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