Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Michigan
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Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Michigan at a glance
In short: Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Michigan gave $365K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $91K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $365,196
- +757.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $91,299
- +543.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,250
- Total assets
- $8,273,390
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (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 Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Michigan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was IOOF-Tonquish ($336K). Together the top 4 received $365K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2024) to $365K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $365K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IOOF-Tonquish Plymouth, MI | Operating | $335,646 |
| Rebekah Assembly of Michigan South Lyon, MI | Operating | $16,500 |
| IOOF-Fostoria Mayville, MI | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Grand Encampment Plymouth, MI | — | $5,050 |
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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 | $8,273,390 | $289,100 | $597,077 | $365,196 | 4 | $268,273 |
| 2024 | $8,353,679 | $212,973 | $347,660 | $42,572 | 3 | $194,914 |
| 2019 | $7,476,558 | $148,360 | $282,731 | $64,652 | 3 | $115,609 |
About Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Michigan
Based on IRS filings
Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Michigan is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Plymouth, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $365K. Net investment income was $268K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Michigan's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Barr
Grand Secretary
Junior Past Grand Master → Grand Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
$30K (2024) → $25K (2025)
Johnny Smith
Grand Treasurer
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
$30K (2024) → $25K (2025)
Ken Borcyz
Grand Master
Grand Warden → Grand Master, 2024
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Coleman
Junior Grand Mas
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Werner
Deputy Grants
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Earl
Grand Warden
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Anthony Poma (2019) — Grand Secretary
- Former: Dean Beckstein (2019) — Grand Master
- Former: Jim Coleman (2019) — Deputy Grand Master
- Former: John 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 $25K, to Brian Barr (Grand Secret). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Michigan
How much does Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Michigan give each year?
Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Michigan gave $365K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $43K across 3 grants.
What is Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Michigan's typical grant size?
Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Michigan's median grant in 2025 was $12,250, and its average grant was $91,299, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Michigan give grants?
Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Michigan gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Plymouth, MI (2 grants).
Does Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Michigan give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Michigan's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Michigan?
Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Michigan reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $289K.
What is Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Michigan?
Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Michigan is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Plymouth, MI. It holds $8.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Michigan's EIN?
Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Michigan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-0677120. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
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