Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge
The grand lodge of the state of Tennessee works under the direction and supervision of the supreme lodge, a charitable fraternal international organization with the main objective being charitable work. The organization supports local, state and national charities such as, the American cancer society, relay for life, special olympics, ucp, children's hospitals, boy scouts, red cross and a number of local charities. The organization uses direct funding, as well as, volunteer donation hours in their programs.
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge at a glance
In short: Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge gave $31K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,200
- +32.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,200
- +32.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $31,200
- Total assets
- $1,804,229
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Knights of Pythias - Local ($31K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge gives
- Giving grew 228% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $31K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Knights of Pythias - Local Rockwood, TN | Operating Grant | $31,200 |
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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 | $1,804,229 | $83,359 | $87,068 | $31,200 | 1 | $83,359 |
| 2024 | $1,675,879 | $56,864 | $57,776 | $23,600 | 1 | $56,864 |
| 2023 | $1,534,965 | $53,556 | $37,181 | $11,900 | 1 | $53,556 |
| 2022 | $1,353,101 | $47,525 | $33,944 | $9,500 | 1 | $45,025 |
| 2021 | $1,565,998 | $89,709 | $52,123 | $15,400 | 1 | $75,574 |
| 2020 | $1,388,932 | $38,514 | $45,537 | $18,963 | 2 | $35,463 |
| 2019 | $1,262,929 | $54,952 | $52,759 | $21,379 | 2 | $51,401 |
About Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge
Based on IRS filings
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge is a public charity, based in Nunnelly, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $31K. Net investment income was $83K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge is led by Bobby G. Crowe, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bobby G. Crowe
President
Chairman → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John K. Smith IV
Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Clouse
Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Officer
Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Gregory
Secretary & Treasurer
Vice Chairman → Secretary & Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Wells
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Teas Jr.
Assistant Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Paul Collins (2019) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Tommy Teas Jr. (2019) — Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge
How much does Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge give each year?
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge gave $31K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $24K across 1 grant.
How large is Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge?
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $83K.
Where does Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge operate?
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge has awarded grants in Ohio, Tennessee.
What is Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge's EIN?
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0455442. 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 June 24, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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