Shriners International
Philanthropic fraternity
Shriners International at a glance
In short: Shriners International gave $227K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $226,882
- -19.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,376
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $4,008,863
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Shriners International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shriners International ($148K). Together the top 5 received $227K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 21 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Shriners International gives
- Giving grew 64% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2020) to $283K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $227K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shriners International Fargo, ND | Donations from Units to the Central Organization | $148,009 |
| MSP Shrine Hospital Woodbury, MN | To Further Exempt Status | $53,623 |
| Masonic Foundation Jamestown, ND | To Further Exempt Status | $8,750 |
| Carl B Seifert for Shriners Hospital Cleveland, OH | To Further Exempt Status | $8,500 |
| Shriners Hospital Mary Roy Tr Chicago, IL | To Further Exempt Status | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,008,863 | $1,178,905 | $1,022,557 | $226,882 | 5 | $139,424 |
| 2023 | $3,771,988 | $1,284,383 | $1,108,852 | $283,146 | 6 | $158,586 |
| 2022 | $3,401,582 | $1,109,824 | $983,586 | $213,447 | 6 | $21,076 |
| 2021 | $3,483,289 | $807,516 | $734,696 | $138,250 | 2 | $133,004 |
| 2020 | $3,337,212 | $812,214 | $745,042 | $37,620 | 2 | $85,898 |
About Shriners International
Based on IRS filings
Shriners International is a public charity, based in Fargo, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $227K. Net investment income was $139K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shriners International's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Travis Will
Potentate
Assistant Rabban → Chief Rabban, 2023
Chief Rabban → Potentate, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Decker
Chief Rabban
High Priest & Prophet → Assistant Rabban, 2023
Assistant Rabban → Chief Rabban, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Ridgway
Assistant Rabban
Oriental Guide → High Priest & Prophet, 2023
High Priest & Prophet → Assistant Rabban, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Rockswold
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Kennard
High Priest & Prophet
Oriental Guide → High Priest & Prophet, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shane Heiberg
Oriental Guide
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Wedberg
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Bob Wedberg (2020–2023) — Recorder
- Former: Roger Ellsworth (2020–2023) — Potentate
- Former: Brad Richards (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Steve Larson (2020–2022) — Potentate
- Former: Dennis Sand (2020–2021) — Potentate
- Former: Mike Dow (2020) — Potentate
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Shriners International
How much does Shriners International give each year?
Shriners International gave $227K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $283K across 6 grants.
What is Shriners International's typical grant size?
Shriners International's median grant in 2024 was $8,750, and its average grant was $45,376, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Shriners International give grants?
Shriners International gives mostly in North Dakota: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (24%).
Who are Shriners International's largest grantees?
Shriners International's largest 2024 grantees include Shriners International ($148,009), MSP Shrine Hospital ($53,623) and Masonic Foundation ($8,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shriners International?
Shriners International reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Shriners International's EIN?
Shriners International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0126782. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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