Vasa Order of America
THE MISSION OF THE GRAND LODGE VASA ORDER OF AMERICA IS TO TO RENDER AID AND ASSISTANCE TO SICK MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION, WHETHER SUCH SICKNESS BE TEMPORARY OR INCURABLE, AND TO RENDER PECUNIARY AID TOWARD DEFRAYING THE FUNERAL EXPENSES OF MEMBERS, AND TO PROMOTE SOCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL INTERCOURSE AMONG ITS MEMBERS. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE GRAND LODGE VASA ORDER OF AMERICA COMPRISE THE FOLLOWING: 1. TO PERPETUATE THE NOBLE HERITAGE OF OUR FOREFATHERS AND TO FOSTER NORDIC CULTURAL ACTIVITIES BY ENCOURAGEMENT AND EXAMPLE TO ITS MEMBERS. 2. WITH OUR MOTTO GENEROSITY, TRUTH AND UNITY AS A FOUNDATION, ENDEAVOR TO PERPETUATE THE MORAL AND SOCIAL STANDARDS OF ITS MEMBERS IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN THE HIGH IDEALS AND REPUTATION OF ITS PEOPLE. 3. TO INTEREST AND ASSIST THE YOUNGER GENERATIONS IN THE AIMS AND PURPOSES OF THE ORDER BY SUPPORTING THE INSTITUTION AND PROGRESS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH CLUBS WITHIN THE ORDER. 4. TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN FUNDS FOR FINANCIAL RELIEF TO ITS MEMBERS IN NEED OF S
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.9M
+9.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$50K
+66.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
+66.7% YoY
About Vasa Order of America
Based on IRS filings
Vasa Order of America is a nonprofit organization, based in HACKETTSTOWN, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $50K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,933,098 | $9,979,683 | $8,887,542 |
| Revenue | $129,321 | $122,434 | $245,222 |
| Expenses | $269,497 | $237,180 | $337,668 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | $88,776 |
| 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
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Vasa Order of Amer Nat'l Archives ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VASA ORDER OF AMER NAT'L ARCHIVES BISHOP HILL, IL | OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN HANRIGHT | GRAND MASTER | 20 | — |
| TOM CLEVELAND | VICE GRAND M | 20 | — |
| MARLENE PATIENT | GRAND SECRET | 30 | $7,800 |
| KEVIN DEFEO | GRAND TREASU | 20 | $7,800 |
| LILLIAN MOORE | VICE GRAND S | 4 | $1,800 |
| DEBORAH LARSSON | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| ANTONIO SPARGO | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| JOHN ERICKSON | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| DONNA ENGLUND | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| OLLIE WICKSTROM | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Vasa Order of America?
As of 2024, Vasa Order of America holds $10.9M in total assets with $129K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $50K in 2024.
Where does Vasa Order of America operate?
Vasa Order of America has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Vasa Order of America award?
In 2024, Vasa Order of America awarded 1 grants totaling $50K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Vasa Order of America's EIN?
Vasa Order of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6050224. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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