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Nonprofit · EIN 36-1332155

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Also known as GRAND COMMANDERY OF ILLINOIS

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · CLINTON, IL 61727

Financials

$96K$78K2023$77K$84K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$77,407$84,002-$6,595$1,049,050$0$1,049,050
June 30, 2024990$95,746$77,785$17,961$988,914$34,417$954,497
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$37,420
Membership dues
$37,420
Program service revenue
$2,580
Investment income
$37,407
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$16,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$8,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$8,000
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$209
Program services (functional)
$75,793
Management and general (functional)
$8,209

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$988,914
Total assets, end of year
$1,049,050
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,049,050
Publicly traded securities
$1,021,243
Net assets without donor restrictions
$524,824
Net assets with donor restrictions
$524,226
Gross receipts
$77,407
Employees
0
Volunteers
8
Year formed
1857
State of legal domicile
IL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mark KeagleGrand Recorder
Trustee or director, Officer
4$6,000
John SansoneGrand Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$2,000
JAMIE EMERYPast Grand Commander
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Kevin WheelerGrand Jr Warden
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
SEAN MCBRIDEGrand Commander
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Don CowartDpty Grand Commander
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Chris WhitenyGrand Generaliesimo
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Derrik HelferGrand Capt Gen
Trustee or director
4$0
Reno ReguyaGrand Sr Warden
Trustee or director
4$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mark KeagleGrand Recorder
Trustee or director, Officer
4$4,409
John SansoneGrand Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$500
JAMIE EMERYGrand Commander
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Richard CarnallPast Grand Commander
Trustee or director
2$0
SEAN MCBRIDEDeputy Grand Commander
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Don CowartGrand Generaliesimo
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Chris WhitenyGrand Capt Gen
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Derrik HelferGrand Sr Warden
Trustee or director
4$0
Reno ReguyaGrand Jr Warden
Trustee or director
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1700 E WASHINGTON ST, CLINTON, IL 61727-1827
In care of
% MARK KEAGLE
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
18845 Carrie Ct, Mokena IL 60448
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Sean McBride, 13877 MURRAY CLARK RD, DANVILLE, IL 61834
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
John T Reidas Sr, 18845 Carrie Ct, Mokena IL 60448
Signed the 990
Mark Keagle, Recorder
Phone
(708) 525-1257
Website
kt-il.org

Mission

Promote Fraternal Christian values and lend charity to the local community and support medical research

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Dues collected and paid to parent organization
    Expenses $23,508 · grants $10,773 · revenue $12,735
  • funds collected and transferred to the Knights Templar Eye Foundation
    Expenses $3,390 · revenue $3,390
  • Grants to Masonic Youth Organizations
    Expenses $16,000 · grants $16,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-N on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
36-1332155
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(10): Domestic fraternal society
Exempt since
1964
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,049,050
Income (IRS master file)
$77,407

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2011
Posted by the IRS
February 22, 2012
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2011

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2024
Officer: John T Reidas Sr
June 30, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990June 2025$77,407$84,002$1,049,050XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Warren Lee Crabtree
June 30, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990June 2024$95,746$77,785$988,914XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 36-1332155).

Questions about KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

What is the EIN of KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is 36-1332155.
Is KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2011.
Which annual return does KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2024 for the year ended June 30, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Sean McBride.
Who are the officers and directors of KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $6,000 (Mark Keagle, Grand Recorder).
How much revenue does KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $77,407, expenses of $84,002 and total assets of $1,049,050 at year end.

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