Independent Order of Odd Fellows
The organization is a moral and ethical family fraternal society dedicated to improving the character of man by social and civic programs and education for our members, their families and our community.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows at a glance
In short: Independent Order of Odd Fellows gave $17K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,880
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,880
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,880
- Total assets
- $3,295,784
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Independent Order of Odd Fellows funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Camp JRA(Arthritis Fdn) ($17K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Independent Order of Odd Fellows gives
- Giving fell 28% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2024) to $25K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp JRA(Arthritis Fdn) Millville, PA | See Part IV | $16,880 |
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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 | $3,295,784 | $523,239 | $565,038 | $16,880 | 1 | $186,450 |
| 2024 | $3,308,657 | $391,271 | $413,104 | $16,369 | 1 | $121,839 |
| 2023 | $3,305,622 | $202,811 | $344,492 | $25,475 | 2 | $-27,100 |
| 2022 | $3,552,557 | $374,467 | $319,782 | $23,326 | 2 | $192,691 |
| 2021 | $3,524,877 | $280,028 | $338,903 | $24,816 | 2 | $111,616 |
About Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Based on IRS filings
Independent Order of Odd Fellows is a public charity, based in Middletown, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $17K. Net investment income was $186K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Independent Order of Odd Fellows's 2025 filing lists 10 officers; 4 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David A. Young
Grand Representative
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $2K (2025)
J. Carl George
Grand Representative
Deputy Grand Master → Grand Master, 2023
Grand Master → Grand Representative, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $0 (2025)
John S. Cupp Jr.
Grand Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Justin C. Bailey
Grand Secretary
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$45K (2021) → $54K (2025)
William L. Ramsey Jr.
Grand Representative
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $2K (2025)
Robert B. Ruff
Junior Past Grand Master
Deputy Grand Master → Grand Master, 2024
Grand Master → Junior Past Grand Master, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$1K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Paul E. Lautenschlager
Grand Master
Grand Warden → Deputy Grand Master, 2024
Deputy Grand Master → Grand Master, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francis A. Hilt
Grand Warden
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David M. McHugh
Grand Warden
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James W. Fuller Sr.
Deputy Grand Master
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: John C. George (2024) — Past Grand Master
- Former: Sherman F. Wooden (2021–2023) — Junior Past Grand Master
- Former: Shirley Whitlinger (2021–2023) — Junior Past Grand Master
- Former: David O. Whitlinger (2021) — Grand Master
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 $54K, to Justin C Bailey (Grand Secretary). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Independent Order of Odd Fellows
How much does Independent Order of Odd Fellows give each year?
Independent Order of Odd Fellows gave $17K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $16K across 1 grant.
How large is Independent Order of Odd Fellows?
Independent Order of Odd Fellows reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $523K.
Where does Independent Order of Odd Fellows operate?
Independent Order of Odd Fellows has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Independent Order of Odd Fellows's EIN?
Independent Order of Odd Fellows's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-0722597. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 10, 2026)
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