NonprofitsIndependent Order Of Foresters Group Return

Independent Order Of Foresters Group Return

CANADA

Total revenue

$2.4M

Total expenses

$2.4M

Net assets

$3.2M

Grants received

EIN

981103828

Tax year

2024

Mission

The Independent Order of Foresters (Foresters Financial) is a fraternal benefit society that provides financial services products and unique benefits to its members and their families. Through its member-governed Branch network, Foresters members are provided opportunities to organize and participate in local volunteer activities and fun member events. Within this model of community service, Foresters lives its purpose of enhancing the well-being of its members, their families and their local communities. The Granting program in 2024 saw an increase in the number of member engagement across the entire Membership base, and across all three regions in the U.S. In particular, the 2024 program year granted $2,417,409 to Community volunteer, Foresters Moment activities, Foresters Care and Branch Matching and Fraternal Funding programs. A total of 2,984 activities were held across the U.S., engaging 18,536 members and their families in delivering Foresters purpose.

Programs

3 programs

Foresters Moment Activities (FM): Foresters also gives its members the opportunity to apply for funding through their local Branches to organize or participate in Foresters Moment activities with the goal of creating family time, which is another way Foresters contributes to building stronger families and communities. In 2024, 416 Foresters Moment (FM) activities were held across the US, providing families with the opportunity to spend quality time together at amusement parks, movies, zoos etc. Foresters allocated $654,822 in funding, which resulted in thousands of members engaged in Foresters purpose.

Expenses: $655KGrants: $655K

The Foresters Care grant benefit allows members to enjoy the full experience of preparing, organizing, and executing their meaningful volunteering activities to help make a difference in their local communities. Foresters Care leverages the power and potential of social media so members can share their success stories and motivate each other to get involved in Foresters member benefits, helping those in need. In 2024, over 1,728 grants were issued provided over $324,936 in funding to this program in the US. The resulted in thousands of members engaged in the Foresters purpose.

Expenses: $325KGrants: $325K

The Branch Matching and Fraternal Funding program was introduced in 2022 with the objective of providing annual funding to Branch Councils allowing them to organize activities to help local communities in need. The objective of the Fraternal Funding Program is to provide annual funding at a Regional level to support the ability to connect and socialize with other members within their Region. In 2024, Foresters allocated $28,056 in funding to the Branch Matching - Fraternal Funding program across the three US regions.

Expenses: $28KGrants: $28K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$2.4M
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue$1K
Total revenue$2.4M

Expenses

Grants paid$2.4M
Salaries & benefits
Fundraising
Other expenses$238
Total expenses$2.4M
Total assets$3.2M
Net assets$3.2M

People

6 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Susan Panepinto

Regional President, Central US Region

Board

1 hrs/wk

Philip Kelsey

Regional President, Eastern US Region

Board

1 hrs/wk

Constance Mullen

Regional Vice President, Eastern US Region

Board

1 hrs/wk

Debbie McMillen

Regional President, Western US Region

Board

1 hrs/wk

Gwendolyn Hicks

Regional Vice President, Western Region

Board

1 hrs/wk

Clara Hailey

Regional Vice President, Central US Region

Board

1 hrs/wk

Details

EIN981103828
Subsection08
Ruling date1966-04
Formed2012
Employees0
Volunteers318
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