The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America
The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America (the order) has the objective of promoting educational, historical and patriotic programs focused on the founders of our country (the earliest colonial settlers, starting with the founding of jamestown in may 1607 and for a period of 50 years thereafter) and the patriots who adhered to the cause of independence during the American revolution. In particular, the order seeks to discover, document and preserve records, documents and the history of those founders and patriots. Through its publications and other programs, the order seeks to educate the American public about the character, accomplishments, and heroism of the founders and patriots of America, thereby also promoting patriotism.
The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America at a glance
In short: The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- +78.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +78.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,450,960
- +15.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Independence Seaport Museum ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Seaport Museum Haddonfield, NJ | SEE:SUPPLEMENTAL Information | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,450,960 | $155,365 | $114,940 | $20,000 | 1 | $48,337 |
| 2024 | $1,255,133 | $173,658 | $104,791 | $11,200 | 1 | $71,356 |
| 2023 | $1,036,399 | $131,096 | $97,860 | $10,000 | 1 | $33,080 |
| 2022 | $936,901 | $164,369 | $154,749 | $15,000 | 1 | $40,339 |
| 2021 | $1,202,582 | $214,959 | $101,562 | $10,000 | 1 | $119,602 |
| 2020 | $1,122,730 | $164,338 | $61,886 | — | — | $45,086 |
| 2019 | $940,153 | $126,057 | $67,001 | — | — | $49,899 |
About The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America
Based on IRS filings
The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America is a public charity, based in Franklin, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $48K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America's 2025 filing lists 24 officers; 1 of 24 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tracy Ashley Crocker
Registrar General
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $3K (2025)
Edward Charles Horton
Past Governor General
Deputy Gov. General → Governor General, 2022
Governor General → Past Governor General, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Richard Morgan Wright Jr.
Past Governor General
Governor General → Past Governor General, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Walter Jervis Sheffield
Deputy Attorney General
Attorney General → Deputy Attorney General, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Allerton III
Past Governor General
Deputy Governor → Governor General, 2020
Governor General → Past Governor General, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas Allen Smart
Governor General
Deputy Gov. General → Deputy Governor General, 2023
Deputy Governor General → Governor General, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Richard Marsh
Chaplain General
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Duncan Berry PhD
Deputy Governor General
Secretary General → Deputy Governor General, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew David Dupee
Secretary General
Deputy Attorney General → Secretary General, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Perry Schenk
Genealogist General
Deputy Genealogist General → Genealogist General, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phoenix Austin Harris
Deputy Treasurer General
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Joseph Walcott Jr.
Deputy Historian General
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Todd Giffin
Deputy Chaplain General
Deputy Chaplin General → Deputy Chaplain General, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sumner Gary Hunnewell Jr.
Deputy Secretary General
Deputy Registrar → Deputy Registrar General, 2023
Deputy Registrar General → Deputy Secretary General, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ernest Weyler PhD
Historian General
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Victor Lang
Deputy Registrar General
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Neal Lamson Esq.
Attorney General
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Shane Newcombe
Treasurer General
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Lewis Stevens
Deputy Genealogist General
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Church Warren
Past Governor General
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
John Mackintosh Bourne
Past Governor General
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Lyttleton Tazwell Harris IV
Past Governor General
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Thomas Pelham Curtis II
Past Governor General
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
William Charles Hampton
Past Governor General
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: J. Shane Newcombe (2019–2023) — Treasurer General
- Former: Shervin B. Hawley (2019–2023) — Genealogist General
- Former: David Grinnell (2020–2023) — Registrar General
- Former: Sean Patrick Redmond (2022–2023) — Deputy Secretary General
- Former: Michael Ernest Weyler Pdh (2022) — Historian General
- Former: Jack J. Early (2019–2021) — Chaplain General
- Former: Joseph C. Rude III (2019–2021) — Historian General
- Former: Timothy L. Jacobs (2019–2021) — Registrar General
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Tracy Ashley Crocker (Registrar General).
Frequently asked questions about The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America
How much does The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America give each year?
The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $11K across 1 grant.
How large is The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America?
The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $155K.
Where does The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America operate?
The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America has awarded grants in New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
What is The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America's EIN?
The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6183074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 6, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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