Modern Woodmen of America
Community service. Raise funds to be donated to local organizations. Also providemonthly entertainment and other gatherings for its members.
Modern Woodmen of America at a glance
In short: Modern Woodmen of America gave $83K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $83,266
- +30.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,817
- +30.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $21,455
- Total assets
- $779,473
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Modern Woodmen of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wells Vol Fire CO ($23K). Together the top 4 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Modern Woodmen of America gives
- Giving grew 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $83K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wells Vol Fire CO Wells, VT | Volunteer Fire Department | $22,664 |
| North Granville Fire North Granville, NY | Volunteer Fire Department | $22,491 |
| Granv American Legion 323 Granville, NY | American Legion | $20,418 |
| Rupert Vol Fire CO Rupert, VT | Volunteer Fire Department | $17,693 |
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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 | $779,473 | $378,108 | $340,015 | $83,266 | 4 | $11,910 |
| 2024 | $737,619 | $340,652 | $359,043 | $63,631 | 4 | $5,569 |
| 2023 | $750,759 | $372,620 | $359,433 | $64,578 | 4 | $15,885 |
| 2022 | $747,342 | $309,624 | $327,991 | $65,289 | 4 | $11,714 |
| 2021 | $797,869 | $137,719 | $221,937 | $27,131 | 3 | $14,835 |
| 2020 | $859,127 | $81,350 | $196,988 | $7,312 | 1 | $19,241 |
About Modern Woodmen of America
Based on IRS filings
Modern Woodmen of America is a public charity, based in Wells, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $779K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $12K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Modern Woodmen of America is led by Andrea Rathbun, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrea Rathbun
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cheryl Woodruff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Woodruff Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leo Joe Capron
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Daniel Whitney
Inner Guard
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Geraldine Woodruff
Escort
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Heather Brownell
Vice President
Outer Guard → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen Stomski
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tammy Holcomb
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lori Lennox
Outer Guard
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Todd Fenton (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Shirley Brown (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Modern Woodmen of America
How much does Modern Woodmen of America give each year?
Modern Woodmen of America gave $83K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $64K across 4 grants.
What is Modern Woodmen of America's typical grant size?
Modern Woodmen of America's median grant in 2025 was $21,455, and its average grant was $20,817, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Modern Woodmen of America give grants?
Modern Woodmen of America gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Vermont (48%).
Does Modern Woodmen of America give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Modern Woodmen of America's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Volunteer Fire Department" (3 grants).
How large is Modern Woodmen of America?
Modern Woodmen of America reported $779K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $378K.
What is Modern Woodmen of America's EIN?
Modern Woodmen of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7502109. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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