Improved Order of Redmen

Public charity · Grantmaker China Spring, TX EIN: 74-1469811

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.

Key facts about Improved Order of Redmen

In short: Improved Order of Redmen gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
74-1469811
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$9,500
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$9,500
Median grant
$9,500
Total assets
$100,058
Primary geography
Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$100K

+39.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$10K

-83.6% YoY

Grant Count

1

-83.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

-1.5% YoY

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

WacoAustinMarlinWashingtonChicagoHewittSchertz

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K9 grants2021 11 grants2023 6 grants2024 1 grant2025

From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $176K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

Heart of Texas Fair: $10KHeart of Texas Fair$10K

The largest 2025 recipient was Heart of Texas Fair ($10K).

Grant Size Distribution

27 grants across all recorded years

26<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 27 (96%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Heart of Texas Fair Waco, TXCharity$9,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K2021 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$100,058$71,499$91,537
Revenue$75,014$113,567$90,902
Expenses$46,455$122,398$110,892
Net Investment Income$77$164$57

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

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

Travis Goff — President/Sachem: $4KTravis GoffPresident/Sachem$4K

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.

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