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Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand

Public charity · Grantmaker Auburn, ME EIN: 01-0095414 Website

To maintain a fraternal and beneficial lodge system in Maine.

Key facts about Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand

In short: Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand gave $11K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
01-0095414
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$11,365
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$11,365
Median grant
$11,365
Total assets
$6,194,581
Primary geography
Maine (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

$6.2M

+4.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$11K

-78.3% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

-78.3% YoY

How Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand

Based on IRS filings

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand is a public charity, based in Auburn, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $11K. Net investment income was $385K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

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

States

Cities

Auburn

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K1 grant2019 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $268K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs' Home of Maine: $11KOdd Fellows and Rebekahs' Homeof Maine$11K

The largest 2025 recipient was Odd Fellows and Rebekahs' Home of Maine ($11K).

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs' Home of Maine Auburn, METhe grants reported in Schedule I, Part II were made to the Odd Fellows and Rebekah's Home of Maine, a related entity. The tax-exempt purpose of the Home is to provide residential and nursing care to its residents. Through these grants, the Grand Lodge provides some support for the Home's operations, which is not paid for by the residents through MaineCare reimbursements.$11,365

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$6,194,581$5,930,339$5,252,629
Revenue$419,758$529,495$240,218
Expenses$284,192$286,204$529,635
Net Investment Income$385,279$348,598$155,527

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand is led by Norma House, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 2 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Norma House

    Executive Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    32 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • George S Merrill II

    Grand Treaurer

    Grand Treasurer → Grand Treaurer, 2021

    On filings since 2019

    12 hrs/week

    $16K (2019) → $20K (2025)

  • Mike Anderson

    Grand Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    18 hrs/week

    $27K (2021) → $28K (2025)

  • David Gulya

    Program

    Deputy Grand Master → Grand Master, 2021

    Grand Master → Program, 2025

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Frederick Stuart

    Program

    Grand Master → Past Grand Master, 2021

    Past Grand Master → Program, 2025

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gerald Gray

    Program

    Past Grand Master → Program, 2025

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ralph W Trynor

    Past Grand Master

    Deputy Grand Master → Grand Master, 2022

    Grand Master → Past Grand Master, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Roderick Ronco

    Deputy Grand Master

    Grand Master → Past Grand Master, 2024

    Past Grand Master → Deputy Grand Master, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Troy Carter

    Grand Treasurer

    Deputy Grand Master → Grand Master, 2024

    Grand Master → Grand Treasurer, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    12 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Richard McLaughlin

    Grand Master

    Grand Warden → Deputy Grand Master, 2024

    Deputy Grand Master → Grand Master, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bea Stuart

    Pdalapm

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Debra Harney

    Ppra

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Denise Annis

    Ppra

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Glenda Knights

    Pra

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gretchen Clark

    Ppra

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jerrold Farnham

    Program

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marilee Perkins

    Wra

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michele Trynor

    Grand Warden

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Richard Ashline

    Program

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Verna Jones

    Vpra

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: George Stevens (2024) — Grand Warden
  • Former: Michael Anderson (2019) — Grand Secretary

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

Mike Anderson — Grand Secretary: $28KMike AndersonGrand Secretary$28KGeorge S Merrill II — PG: $20KGeorge S Merrill IIPG$20K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $28K, to Mike Anderson (Grand Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand

How much does Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand give each year?

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand gave $11K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $52K across 1 grant.

How large is Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand?

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $420K.

Where does Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand operate?

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand has awarded grants in Maine.

What is Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand's EIN?

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0095414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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