Knights Templar of the United States of America
To hold monthly meetings to promote fraternalism and charitable purposes.
Knights Templar of the United States of America at a glance
In short: Knights Templar of the United States of America gave $116K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $58K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $116,360
- +272.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $58,180
- +86.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $58,180
- Total assets
- $3,134,433
- +8.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (86% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Knights Templar of the United States of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Mount Lebanon Royal Arch Chapter ($100K). Together the top 2 received $116K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Knights Templar of the United States of America gives
- Giving grew 584% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $116K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Lebanon Royal Arch Chapter Milford, MA | To Support an Affiliated Organization | $100,000 |
| Knights Templar Eye Foundation Inc Flower Mound, TX | Donation to supported philanthropy to support ongoing research efforts funded by the foundation. | $16,360 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,134,433 | $469,024 | $210,139 | $116,360 | 2 | $452,329 |
| 2025 | $2,891,190 | $396,699 | $122,979 | $31,200 | 1 | $361,283 |
| 2024 | $2,396,990 | $228,074 | $101,169 | $27,100 | 1 | $201,895 |
| 2023 | $1,833,711 | $140,961 | $77,053 | $17,000 | 1 | $114,297 |
| 2022 | $1,564,174 | $149,622 | $75,495 | $20,000 | 1 | $124,809 |
| 2021 | $2,010,587 | $81,126 | $60,673 | $25,000 | 1 | $69,271 |
About Knights Templar of the United States of America
Based on IRS filings
Knights Templar of the United States of America is a public charity, based in Milford, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $116K. Net investment income was $452K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Knights Templar of the United States of America's 2026 filing lists 5 officers; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Edward Newton Jr.
Recorder
Generalisimo → Recorder, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$3K (2026)
Terenzio Volpicelli
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2026)
Richard Bernheart
Generalissimo
Generalisimo & Armorer → Generalissimo, 2026
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $1K (2026)
Edward Newton III
Commander
Captain General → Generalisimo, 2022
Generalisimo → Commander, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Imgrund
Captain-General
Captain General → Captain-General, 2026
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Edward Netwon III (2023–2025) — Commander
- Former: Edward Newton (2024–2025) — Recorder
- Former: Ronald Haley (2023–2024) — Captain General
- Former: Daniel Iacovelli (2022–2023) — Recorder
- Former: Edward Netwon Jr. (2022) — Commander
- Former: John Carlson (2022) — Captain General
- Former: George Sarafinas (2021) — Recorder
- Former: Robert Bonasera (2021) — Commander
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $3K, to Edward Newton Jr (Recorder). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Knights Templar of the United States of America
How much does Knights Templar of the United States of America give each year?
Knights Templar of the United States of America gave $116K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $31K across 1 grant.
How large is Knights Templar of the United States of America?
Knights Templar of the United States of America reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $469K.
Where does Knights Templar of the United States of America operate?
Knights Templar of the United States of America has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Texas.
What is Knights Templar of the United States of America's EIN?
Knights Templar of the United States of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7167065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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