Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes
The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes, based in New York, NY, is a public charity whose stated mission combines service to the sick and poor with witness to the Catholic faith. Its American Association supports charitable and religious activities, including grants to organizations and local projects where Order members are actively involved.
Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes at a glance
In short: Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes gave $810K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state New York. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $810,412
- -44.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -19.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,558
- -31.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,660,082
- +16.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (18 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes
- Contact
Mailing address: 14 East 51St Street, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 371-1522
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes
Who Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Columbia University -the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center ($146K). Together the top 10 received $619K.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 173 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Area Grants Program covers the United States and is organized across 30 Areas, according to the program description. The organization’s 2024 filing describes activities across 29 volunteer-led Areas. In 2024, grant dollars were concentrated in New York (44%), Washington, DC (14%), Massachusetts (14%), Connecticut (8%), and Florida (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 33 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $532K (2020) to $1.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $810K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University -the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center New York, NY | General Support | $145,804 |
| Malteser International Americas New York, NY | General Support | $145,000 |
| Holy Family Hospital Washington, DC | General Support | $115,520 |
| Malta Camp USA Boston, MA | General Support | $108,153 |
| St Ann Place Outreach Center (Sapoc) West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $23,800 |
| Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center New York, NY | General Support | $22,500 |
| Community Pregnancy Clinics Inc Naples, FL | General Support | $20,000 |
| The Society of St Vincent De Paul Charitable Pharmacy of North Texas Inc Dallas, TX | General Support | $13,749 |
| Mary Manning Walsh Home New York, NY | General Support | $12,500 |
| The Thomas Merton Family Centercatholic Charities of Fairfield County Bridgeport, CT | General Support | $12,450 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization reported 33 grants in 2024 and 41 grants in each of 2023 and 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,660,082 | $6,870,670 | $6,618,121 | $810,412 | 33 | $14,662 |
| 2023 | $4,853,428 | $6,817,953 | $7,242,785 | $1,462,739 | 41 | $45,559 |
| 2022 | $5,168,130 | $5,830,175 | $6,028,825 | $1,290,350 | 41 | $23,011 |
| 2021 | $5,131,952 | $5,108,487 | $4,685,078 | $724,782 | 28 | $6,572 |
| 2020 | $4,855,318 | $4,427,909 | $4,195,018 | $531,867 | 30 | $15,022 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to glorify God by promoting members’ sanctification through work with the sick and poor and witness to the Catholic faith. Its website describes the Order’s wider activities as medical assistance, humanitarian aid, and social services.
The American Association’s grant program supports international works, official Association works, and local Area organizations and projects. Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Columbia University describes itself as a research institution with a medical center; Order of Malta Worldwide Relief says it works to protect the dignity and improve the health and well-being of people displaced or suffering in crises across the Americas. Malta Camp USA describes its work as building community between people with and without disabilities. Other grantees describe services including care for people who are sick or disabled, pregnancy-related services, and free prescription medications for lower-income uninsured Texans.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 33 grants totaling $810,412. Awards ranged from $5,156 to $145,804, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $145,804 to Columbia University – The Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center, $145,000 to Malteser International Americas, $115,520 to Holy Family Hospital, and $108,153 to Malta Camp USA. The filing lists each of these grants as general support.
The American Association’s Area Grants Program is currently open. The Malta Human Services Foundation provides an annual donation for the Association’s grant program; the donation amount is based on 5% of the foundation’s investments’ average market value over the previous five years. The Association’s Board of Directors determines grant allocations. Traditionally, funding is divided among international works, official Association works, and local Areas. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt organizations and local Area projects in which Order members participate through volunteer service. Members must be actively involved in organizations or projects applying for an American Association grant. A Grant Committee oversees grants, and grantees must report on how funds were used before a subsequent grant approval or renewal.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas Reedy as Chancellor, Kenneth Craig as President, Rory Kelleher as Secretary, and Laure Aubuchon as Treasurer. It also lists David Dempsey, Michael Donoghue, Joseph Dutkowsky, Virginia Dwyer-Aoyama, Thomas Egan, and H. Stephen Fletcher as Councillors.
Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes is led by Reverend Dr Jeffrey R. Trexler, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 4 of 22 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Reverend Dr Jeffrey R. Trexler
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$215K (2020) → $248K (2024)
Kenneth Craig
President
Hospitaller → Councillor, 2023
Councillor → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Finnen
Controller
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $125K (2024)
Matthew Larose
It Systems Manager & Assistant Controller
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $118K (2024)
Raymond Larose
Assistant Executive Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$140K (2020) → $162K (2024)
Anne G. Peach
Hospitaller
Councillor → Hospitaller, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Dutkowsky
Councillor
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laure C. Aubuchon
Treasurer
Councillor → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret M. Lyons
Councillor
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Donoghue
Councillor
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy J. Graebe
Councillor
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicola Tegoni
Councillor
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Wolff
Councillor
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rory Kelleher
Secretary
Councillor → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Reedy
Chancellor
Councillor → Chancellor, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Mitchell
Councillor
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Dwyer-Aoyama
Councillor
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Dempsey
Councillor
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Bernadino
Councillor
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Oussani
Councillor
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
H. Stephen Fletcher
Councillor
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Egan
Councillor
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: David Sellery (2023–2024) — Director of Development An · Filing note: Ended 32024
- Former: Mary Beth Fessler (2020–2023) — Councillor
- Former: Peter Kelly (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Anthony Gagliardi (2021–2023) — Councillor
- Former: Deborah O'Hara-Rusckowski (2021–2023) — Councillor
- Former: Fernando Blanco-Dopazo (2021–2023) — Councillor
- Former: George Molinsky (2021–2023) — Councillor
- Former: Kathleen Gantz (2021–2023) — Councillor
- Former: Carla L. Gunerard (2023) — Programs Director
- Former: Christopher Rutkowski (2020–2022) — Councillor
- Former: John M. Murphy (2020–2022) — Councillor
- Former: John O'Rourke (2020–2022) — Councillor
- Former: Peter D. Bewley (2020–2022) — Councillor
- Former: William H. Besgen (2020–2022) — Councillor
- Former: Fra Nicola Tegoni (2022) — Councillor
- Former: Fra Richard Wolff (2022) — Councillor
- Former: John Raymond (2022) — Councillor
- Former: Edward Delaney (2020–2021) — Chancellor
- Former: Linda Del Rio (2020–2021) — Councillor
- Former: Christopher F. Poch (2020) — Councillor
- Former: James F. O'Connor (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Marion Glennon (2020) — Councillor
- Former: Peter J. Maloy (2020) — Councillor
- Former: Thomas J. O'Brien (2020) — Councillor
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $248K, to Reverend Dr Jeffrey R Trexler (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes
How much does Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes give each year?
Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes gave $810K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 41 grants.
What is Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes's typical grant size?
Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $24,558, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes that year got $22K on average.
Where does Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes give grants?
Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (14%) and Massachusetts (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Bridgeport, CT (3 grants), St. Louis, MO (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes's largest grantees?
Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes's largest 2024 grantees include Columbia University -the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center ($145,804), Malteser International Americas ($145,000) and Holy Family Hospital ($115,520), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes?
Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.9M.
What does Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to glorify God by promoting members’ sanctification through work with the sick and poor and witness to the Catholic faith. Its website describes the Order’s wider activities as medical assistance, humanitarian aid, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes?
Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes's EIN?
Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7095245. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 September 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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