Independent Order Of Foresters Group Return
CANADA
Total revenue
$2.4M
Total expenses
$2.4M
Net assets
$3.2M
Grants received
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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.
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.
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.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
6 listed
Susan Panepinto
Regional President, Central US Region
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1 hrs/wk
Philip Kelsey
Regional President, Eastern US Region
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1 hrs/wk
Constance Mullen
Regional Vice President, Eastern US Region
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1 hrs/wk
Debbie McMillen
Regional President, Western US Region
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1 hrs/wk
Gwendolyn Hicks
Regional Vice President, Western Region
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1 hrs/wk
Clara Hailey
Regional Vice President, Central US Region
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1 hrs/wk