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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+21.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$11K
+12.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+12.0% YoY
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 nonprofit organization, based in FRANKLIN, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $71K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,255,133 | $1,036,399 | $936,901 |
| Revenue | $173,658 | $131,096 | $164,369 |
| Expenses | $104,791 | $97,860 | $154,749 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $71,356 | $33,080 | $40,339 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Princeton Battlefield Society ($11,200).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PRINCETON BATTLEFIELD SOCIETY PRINCETON, NJ | CONSERVATION OF PRINCETON BATTLEFIELD GRAVE MARKER | $11,200 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS ALLEN SMART | GOVERNOR GENERAL | 5 | — |
| JAMES DUNCAN BERRY PHD | DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW DAVID DUPEE | SECRETARY GENERAL | 2 | — |
| SUMNER GARY HUNNEWELL JR | DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL | 2 | — |
| JONATHAN SHANE NEWCOMBE | TREASURER GENERAL | 2 | — |
| PHOENIX AUSTIN HARRIS | DEPUTY TREASURER GENERAL | 2 | — |
| TRACY ASHLEY CROCKER | REGISTRAR GENERAL | 2 | $4,500 |
| CHARLES VICTOR LANG | DEPUTY REGISTRAR GENERAL | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL PERRY SCHENK | GENEALOGIST GENERAL | 2 | — |
| ROBERT LEWIS STEVENS | DEPUTY GENEALOGIST GENERAL | 2 | — |
| DONALD NEAL LAMSON ESQ | ATTORNEY GENERAL | 2 | — |
| WALTER JERVIS SHEFFIELD | DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL | 2 | — |
| BRIAN RICHARD MARSH | CHAPLAIN GENERAL | 2 | — |
| ROBERT TODD GIFFIN | DEPUTY CHAPLAIN GENERAL | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL ERNEST WEYLER PHD | HISTORIAN GENERAL | 2 | — |
| ROBERT JOSEPH WALCOTT JR | DEPUTY HISTORIAN GENERAL | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America?
As of 2024, The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America holds $1.3M in total assets with $174K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $11K in 2024.
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 size grants does The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America award?
In 2024, The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America awarded 1 grants totaling $11K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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