Improved Order of Redmen
Dedicated to inspire greater love for the united states of America and the principles of liberty, through its members linked together iin common bond of brotherhood and friendship.
Improved Order of Redmen at a glance
In short: Improved Order of Redmen gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,500
- -83.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -83.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,500
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Total assets
- $100,058
- +39.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Improved Order of Redmen funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Heart of Texas Fair ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 27 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $176K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart of Texas Fair Waco, TX | Charity | $9,500 |
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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 | $100,058 | $75,014 | $46,455 | $9,500 | 1 | $77 |
| 2024 | $71,499 | $113,567 | $122,398 | $57,857 | 6 | $164 |
| 2023 | $91,537 | $90,902 | $110,892 | $152,220 | 11 | $57 |
| 2021 | $119,265 | $31,148 | $20,622 | $176,400 | 9 | $40 |
About Improved Order of Redmen
Based on IRS filings
Improved Order of Redmen is a public charity, based in China Spring, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $100K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $77.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Improved Order of Redmen is led by Travis Goff, President & Sachem since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Travis Goff
President & Sachem
Past President & Prophet → President & Sachem, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2024) → $4K (2025)
Nathan Goff
Secretary & Keeper of Record
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$7K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Bobby Stanford
1st Vice President & Senior Sagamore
Trustee → 1st Vice President & Senior Sagamore, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Routte
Treasurer & Keeper of Wampum
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Lowry
2nd Vice President & Junior Sagamore
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Williams
Past President & Prophet
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Bruce Nichols (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Connie Simons (2021) — 1st Vice President & Senior Sagamore
- Former: Danny Routte (2021) — 2nd Vice President & Junior Sagamore
- Former: Jeff Burns (2021) — President & Sachem
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 $4K, to Travis Goff (President/Sachem).
Frequently asked questions about Improved Order of Redmen
How much does Improved Order of Redmen give each year?
Improved Order of Redmen gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $58K across 6 grants.
How large is Improved Order of Redmen?
Improved Order of Redmen reported $100K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $75K.
Where does Improved Order of Redmen operate?
Improved Order of Redmen has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, Texas.
What is Improved Order of Redmen's EIN?
Improved Order of Redmen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1469811. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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