The Sovereign Military Order of Malta is a lay religious order of the Catholic Church and an independent subject of international law. Founded in Jerusalem approximately 1048, it operates as a global humanitarian and medical organization with a presence in 130 countries. The Order maintains its governmental seat in Rome, Italy, where it has been headquartered since 1834 and holds extraterritorial rights.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.7M
+15.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$945K
-8.1% YoY
Grant Count
40
+8.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-15.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Order's mission is to reduce the misery of the world by serving the poor and sick and promoting their God-given dignity. The organization's guiding motto is "Tuitio Fidei et Obsequium Pauperum" (nurturing, witnessing and protecting the faith and serving the poor and the sick).
Primary focus areas include:
- Medical and Healthcare Services: Operating hospitals, medical centers, and first-aid corps
- Humanitarian Assistance: Providing aid to victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters, caring for refugees, and distributing medicines and survival equipment
- Social Services: Day-care centers and specialist foundations
- Human Services: Supporting those in need regardless of race or religion
The organization is neutral, impartial, and apolitical in its operations.
Grantmaking
The Sovereign Order of Malta-Western Association distributes grants through its hospitaller program, which funds organizations that provide aid to those in need after reviewing requests for funding.
Average Grant
amount: $6,969–$310,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Order operates across 130 countries globally, with particular concentration in:
- United States: Primary focus through the Western Association (Menlo Park, California) and Federal Association (Washington, DC)
- Europe: Including France, Ireland, and Switzerland
- Latin America: Mexico and other regions
- Middle East: Including Palestine and the Holy Land
- International: 10 Grand Priories and Sub-Priories and 50 national Associations worldwide
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Sovereign Order of Malta-Western Association (2024)
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,739,302 |
| Total Revenues | $4,753,041 |
| Total Expenses | $4,806,198 |
| Total Giving | $1,378,028 |
| Employees | 7 |
Global Organization
- Annual revenue: $5.3 million
- Employees: 224 (with 7.5% year-over-year growth)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,739,302 | $13,621,332 | $12,683,531 |
| Revenue | $4,753,041 | $3,939,361 | $5,664,954 |
| Expenses | $4,806,198 | $4,343,768 | $6,022,182 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $208,916 | $233,401 | $298,720 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
196 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETH OLSEN | PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECT | 25 | — |
| TIMOTHY JEFFRIES | CHANCELLOR | 3 | — |
| REDWITZ RANDY | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| GENE KATES | SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| CHRIS ALDERS | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| ALMA ARREDONDO | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| MIKE BLACH | BOARD MEMBER | 15 | — |
| RANDY DEVOTO | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| TIM DUNN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| DAN FIELD | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| VIC GIACALONE | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| STEVE JEROME | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| CHARLOTTE KIESEL | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| MIKE PSOMAS | BOARD MEMBER | 15 | — |
| KENNETH RYAN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JAMES SANGIACOMO | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| MIRIAM SCHOLTE | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| MARK TIERNAN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| GABBY CABRERA | CONTROLLER | 40 | $103,367 |
| ROSEMARY HALLACY | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $110,275 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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