Fraternal Order of Police #126
Fraternal Order of Police #126 is a public charity based in Davison, Michigan. Formed in 1955, it describes itself as a fraternal organization of active and retired police officers and made 21 grants totaling $32,208 in filing year 2024.
Fraternal Order of Police #126 at a glance
In short: Fraternal Order of Police #126 gave $32K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $2K). 76% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,208
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,534
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $226,105
- +26.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 76% first-time grantees (16 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fraternal Order of Police #126
- Contact
Mailing address: 1086 N Irish Rd Ste 6, Davison, MI 48423
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fraternal Order of Police #126 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was PJ Wallace ($6K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 95 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars were attributed to one recipient state, but the state is not identified in the available information.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Fraternal Order of Police #126 open to new grantees?
76%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 21 grantees (76%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $875 first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $48K (2022). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PJ Wallace | — | $5,816 |
| Flint Diaper Band Drive | — | $5,000 |
| Burton Kiwanias | — | $4,254 |
| Hundred Club | — | $3,000 |
| VFW Auxillary | — | $2,073 |
| Davison Community Schools | — | $2,000 |
| Genesee County Animal Shelter | — | $1,100 |
| Catholic Charities | — | $1,000 |
| Davison Township | — | $1,000 |
| Mindy Lapeer | — | $1,000 |
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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 | $226,105 | $138,595 | $92,004 | $32,208 | 21 | $795 |
| 2023 | $179,428 | $71,529 | $112,489 | $33,493 | 23 | $557 |
| 2022 | $220,388 | $126,999 | $124,303 | $48,057 | 21 | $1,045 |
| 2021 | $217,692 | $166,521 | $87,985 | $19,185 | 19 | $907 |
| 2020 | $139,156 | $33,963 | $67,285 | $7,876 | 11 | $957 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “fraternal organization of active and retired police officers.” Its 2024 grants went to a range of named recipients, including community, charitable, veterans, and public-service organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 21 grants totaling $32,208. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $5,816, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest reported grants included $5,816 to PJ WALLACE, $5,000 to FLINT DIAPER BAND DRIVE, $4,254 to BURTON KIWANIAS, $3,000 to HUNDRED CLUB, $2,073 to VFW AUXILLARY, and $2,000 to DAVISON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. Other listed recipients included GENESEE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER ($1,100), CATHOLIC CHARITIES ($1,000), DAVISON TOWNSHIP ($1,000), MINDY LAPEER ($1,000), CITY OF FLINT ($1,000), and JASON KELLY ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists RONALD RUTHERFORD, DENNIS SABO, CHUCK IDDINS, HERMAN CLARK, and MATT GUIGERE as trustees; RODNEY WILLIAMS as sergeant-at-arms; STEVE WHEELER as chaplain; GARY ELFORD as past president; JAY PARKER as vice president; and DONALD HARRIS as treasurer.
Fraternal Order of Police #126 is led by Paul Clolinger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Clolinger
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Iddins
Trustee
Chaplin → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Sabo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Herman Clark
Trustee
Sergeant at Arms → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Guigere
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Rutherford
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Harris
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Elford
Past President
Treasurer → Past President, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Parker
Vice President
2nd Vice President → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Golden
2nd Vice President
Vice President → 2nd Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Forman
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Williams
Sergeant-At-Arms
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Wheeler
Chaplain
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Fraternal Order of Police #126
How much does Fraternal Order of Police #126 give each year?
Fraternal Order of Police #126 gave $32K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $33K across 23 grants.
What is Fraternal Order of Police #126's typical grant size?
Fraternal Order of Police #126's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,534, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fraternal Order of Police #126 that year got $1K on average.
Who are Fraternal Order of Police #126's largest grantees?
Fraternal Order of Police #126's largest 2024 grantees include PJ Wallace ($5,816), Flint Diaper Band Drive ($5,000) and Burton Kiwanias ($4,254), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fraternal Order of Police #126?
Fraternal Order of Police #126 reported $226K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $139K.
What does Fraternal Order of Police #126 fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “fraternal organization of active and retired police officers.” Its 2024 grants went to a range of named recipients, including community, charitable, veterans, and public-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fraternal Order of Police #126?
Fraternal Order of Police #126 has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Fraternal Order of Police #126 make grants?
All reported 2024 grant dollars were attributed to one recipient state, but the state is not identified in the available information.
What is Fraternal Order of Police #126's EIN?
Fraternal Order of Police #126's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7001311. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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