The Independent Order of Oddfellows Sovereign Grand Lodge
To provide benefits to members under the lodge system and to improve and elevate the character of members through friendship, love and truth.
The Independent Order of Oddfellows Sovereign Grand Lodge at a glance
In short: The Independent Order of Oddfellows Sovereign Grand Lodge gave $16K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,636
- +104.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,636
- +104.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,636
- Total assets
- $19,843,681
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Independent Order of Oddfellows Sovereign Grand Lodge funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was SOS Children's Villages ($16K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Independent Order of Oddfellows Sovereign Grand Lodge gives
- Giving grew 95% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $18K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SOS Children's Villages Washington, DC | Pursue exempt purpose | $15,636 |
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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 | $19,843,681 | $1,800,279 | $1,399,070 | $15,636 | 1 | $627,093 |
| 2023 | $18,459,599 | $1,606,825 | $1,447,976 | $7,646 | 1 | $266,411 |
| 2022 | $18,309,056 | $2,267,497 | $1,551,935 | $18,000 | 1 | $449,947 |
| 2021 | $18,851,421 | $2,368,095 | $1,142,149 | $8,000 | 1 | $1,070,410 |
| 2020 | $17,497,156 | $2,903,563 | $1,105,792 | — | — | $914,288 |
About The Independent Order of Oddfellows Sovereign Grand Lodge
Based on IRS filings
The Independent Order of Oddfellows Sovereign Grand Lodge is a public charity, based in Winston-Salem, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $16K. Net investment income was $627K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Independent Order of Oddfellows Sovereign Grand Lodge's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Terry L Barrett
Sov Grand Secretary
Sov Gr Secretary → Sov Grand Se, 2022
Sov Grand Se → Sov Grand Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$57K (2020) → $64K (2024)
Harrell D Ward Jr.
Sov Grand Treasurer
Sov Grand Tr → Sov Grand Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$7K (2022) → $8K (2024)
Michelle L Heckardt
Past Sov Grand Master
Sov Grand Ma → Past Sov Gr, 2023
Past Sov Gr → Past Sov Grand Master, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald W Workman
Dep Sov Grand Master
Sovereign Gr → Dep Sov Gr M, 2023
Dep Sov Gr M → Dep Sov Grand Master, 2024
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John S Cupp Jr.
Sov Grand Master
Dep Sov Gr M → Sov Grand Ma, 2023
Sov Grand Ma → Sov Grand Master, 2024
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J Calabrese
Sov Grand Warden
Sov Gr Warde → Sov Grand Warden, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Charles E. Lusk (2020–2022) — Past Sov Gr
- Former: Douglas E. Pittman (2020–2021) — Past Sov Gr
- Former: E. Wesley Nelson (2020–2021) — Sov Gr Maste
- Former: Harless L. Turner (2020–2021) — Sov Gr Treasurer
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 $64K, to Terry L Barrett (SOV Grand Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Independent Order of Oddfellows Sovereign Grand Lodge
How much does The Independent Order of Oddfellows Sovereign Grand Lodge give each year?
The Independent Order of Oddfellows Sovereign Grand Lodge gave $16K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is The Independent Order of Oddfellows Sovereign Grand Lodge?
The Independent Order of Oddfellows Sovereign Grand Lodge reported $19.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
Where does The Independent Order of Oddfellows Sovereign Grand Lodge operate?
The Independent Order of Oddfellows Sovereign Grand Lodge has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is The Independent Order of Oddfellows Sovereign Grand Lodge's EIN?
The Independent Order of Oddfellows Sovereign Grand Lodge's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0363509. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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