Grand Chapter of Iowa
The grand chapter's purpose is to establish and maintain fraternal lodges in the state of Iowa and to provide support for the aged, research heath issues, scholarship, loan and financial assistance to its members and others.
Grand Chapter of Iowa at a glance
In short: Grand Chapter of Iowa gave $31K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,343
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $15,672
- Median grant
- $15,672
- Total assets
- $757,106
- +9.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Grand Chapter of Iowa funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Cancer Connection ($16K). Together the top 2 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Grand Chapter of Iowa gives
- Giving fell 67% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $94K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $31K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Cancer Connection Iowa City, IA | — | $15,776 |
| University of IA Holden Cancer Ctr Iowa City, IA | — | $15,567 |
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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 | $757,106 | $222,399 | $158,856 | $31,343 | 2 | $71,674 |
| 2024 | $693,104 | $152,573 | $109,721 | — | — | $74,408 |
| 2023 | $655,827 | $51,290 | $107,507 | — | — | $-33,486 |
| 2022 | $721,355 | $195,015 | $220,462 | $94,381 | 4 | $9,939 |
| 2021 | $747,431 | $33,502 | $16,195 | $1,392 | Total only | $9,226 |
| 2020 | $678,818 | $89,238 | $144,360 | $19,877 | 1 | $18,080 |
| 2019 | $734,162 | $200,512 | $197,075 | $82,216 | 4 | $20,071 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Grand Chapter of Iowa
Based on IRS filings
Grand Chapter of Iowa is a public charity focused on Community and economic development, based in Knoxville, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $757K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $72K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grand Chapter of Iowa is led by Jane Green, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jane Green
President
Member → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Ramthun
Fmr Grand Se
Grand Secretary → Fmr Grand Se, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$32K (2019) → $36K (2025)
Jean Koss
Grand Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Vicki Butler
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grant Bargfrede
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Strawn
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Jones
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Jerry Jones (2019–2024) — President
- Former: John Whitaker (2019–2024) — Member
- Former: Ivan Kent Strawn (2020–2024) — Grand Treasurer
- Former: Bill Post (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Jeanne Davis (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Kenny Wogomon (2023) — Member
- Former: Joann Bergeson (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Joann Runyan (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Christa Guthrie (2020) — Member
- Former: Beverly Smith (2019) — Grand Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $36K, to Nancy Ramthun (FMR Grand Se). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Grand Chapter of Iowa
How much does Grand Chapter of Iowa give each year?
Grand Chapter of Iowa gave $31K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Grand Chapter of Iowa?
Grand Chapter of Iowa reported $757K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $222K.
What is Grand Chapter of Iowa?
Grand Chapter of Iowa is a public charity focused on Community and economic development, based in Knoxville, IA. It holds $757K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Grand Chapter of Iowa operate?
Grand Chapter of Iowa has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Grand Chapter of Iowa's EIN?
Grand Chapter of Iowa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-0450590. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 6, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
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