Nashville Commandery 1
To promote the Christian chivalric principles of the Knights Templar through ritual fellowship and charitable activities.
Nashville Commandery 1 at a glance
In short: Nashville Commandery 1 gave $9K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $8,710
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- Average grant
- $2,903
- Median grant
- $2,210
- Total assets
- $747,063
- +14.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (75% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Nashville Commandery 1 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Grand Commandery of TN Holy Land Pilgrimage Endowment Fund ($5K). Together the top 3 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Commandery of TN Holy Land Pilgrimage Endowment Fund Nashville, TN | To send Ordained Ministers on an education experience to enrich their pastoral work. | $5,000 |
| Knights Templar Eye Foundation Flower Mound, TX | Scholarship for a Local Graduating Senior. | $2,210 |
| Cumberland University Lebanon, TN | To provide educational assistance to a graduating high school senior based on academic achievement and Commandery criteria | $1,500 |
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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 | $747,063 | $60,316 | $27,594 | $8,710 | 3 | $48,006 |
| 2025 | $651,201 | $11,174 | $45,365 | — | — | $6,787 |
| 2024 | $684,156 | $61,921 | $15,578 | — | — | $46,477 |
| 2023 | $637,813 | $55,974 | $14,048 | — | — | $45,474 |
| 2022 | $596,901 | $62,821 | $20,253 | — | — | $52,321 |
| 2021 | $651,399 | $72,185 | $17,198 | — | — | $61,685 |
About Nashville Commandery 1
Based on IRS filings
Nashville Commandery 1 is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Pleasant View, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $747K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $48K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nashville Commandery 1's 2026 filing lists 14 officers; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Andrew Michael Gedge
Trustee
Generalissimo → Eminent Commander, 2022
Eminent Commander → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Burton Bible
Trustee
Generalissamo → Captain General, 2025
Captain General → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Eugene Winningham
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Burks Taylor
Treasure Recorder
Treasurer Recorder → Treasure Recorder, 2026
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2026)
Richard Preston Tipton
Prelate
Generalissamo → Eminent Commander, 2024
Eminent Commander → Prelate, 2026
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Ernest Scott
Eminent Commander
Captain General → Generalissamo, 2025
Generalissamo → Eminent Commander, 2026
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Atmanand Jaikarran
Standard Bearer
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Steven Allen
Junior Warden
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Daniel Villines Sr.
Captain General
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Stephen Johnson
Warder
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Earl Kimball
Sentinel
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wilbur J Bowman Jr.
Generalissamo
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Jesse Falbe
Senior Warden
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Kyle Caldwell
Sword Bearer
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Burks Taylor (2025) — Recorder & Treasurer
- Former: Burks Taylor Oct-December (2024) — Treasurer Recorder
- Former: Ronald Lee McVey Jr Jan-September (2024) — Treasure Recorder
- Former: Ronald Lee McVey Jr. (2023) — Treasure Recorder
- Former: Wilber Bowman (2023) — Captain General
- Former: Grant Thomas Medeiros (2021) — Captain General
- Former: Kristopher Mark Fisher (2021) — Eminent 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 $5K, to Ralph Burks Taylor (Treasure Recorder).
Frequently asked questions about Nashville Commandery 1
How much does Nashville Commandery 1 give each year?
Nashville Commandery 1 gave $9K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
What is Nashville Commandery 1's typical grant size?
Nashville Commandery 1's median grant in 2026 was $2,210, and its average grant was $2,903, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Nashville Commandery 1 give grants?
Nashville Commandery 1 gives mostly in Tennessee: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (25%).
Does Nashville Commandery 1 give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Nashville Commandery 1's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Nashville Commandery 1?
Nashville Commandery 1 reported $747K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $60K.
What is Nashville Commandery 1?
Nashville Commandery 1 is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Pleasant View, TN. It holds $747K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Nashville Commandery 1's EIN?
Nashville Commandery 1's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7207160. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
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