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Nonprofit · EIN 38-6118713

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS OF MICHIGAN GRAND LODGE

Also known as Dundee Lodge No206 Knights of Pythias

Tax-exempt · PORTAGE, MI 49002

Financials

$75K$48K2022$77K$61K2023$87K$60K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS OF MICHIGAN GRAND LODGE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$86,797$60,262$26,535$3,103,520$0$3,103,520
August 31, 2024990$76,866$61,145$15,721$3,088,165$0$3,088,165
August 31, 2023990$74,990$48,058$26,932$806,419$0$806,419
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$427
Membership dues
$427
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$86,370
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$32,760
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$3,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,000
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$200
Occupancy
$4,800
Program services (functional)
$60,262

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,076,985
Total assets, end of year
$3,103,520
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$3,103,520
Publicly traded securities
$3,066,997
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,103,520
Gross receipts
$86,797
Employees
0
Volunteers
25
Year formed
1871
State of legal domicile
MI

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DANIEL BYRDGRAND CHANCELLOR
Officer
7$0$1,800
ROGER SKIDMOREGRAND TREASURER
Institutional trustee, Officer
5$0$1,200
JAMES MADDENGRAND VICE CHANCELLOR
Officer
1$0$0
JOHN FORNEYGGGRAND SECRETARY
Institutional trustee, Officer
8$0$0
DOUGLAS SKIDMOREPAST GRAND CHANCELLOR
Institutional trustee
0$0$0
JOSEPH KELLYPAST GRAND CHANCELLOR
Institutional trustee
0$0$0
JASON MILLERGRAND MASTER AT ARMS
Officer
0$0$0
DOUGLAS MCCALLUMGRAND INNER GUARD
Officer
0$0$0
BYRON MIERTLGRAND OUTER GUARD
Officer
0$0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JERRY BLAKEGRAND CHANCELLOR
Officer
7$0$1,800
ROGER SKIDMOREGRAND TREASURER
Institutional trustee, Officer
5$0$1,200
DANIEL BYRDGRAND VICE CHANCELLOR
Officer
1$0$0
JOHN FORNEYGGGRAND SECRETARY
Institutional trustee, Officer
8$0$0
JAMES MADDENGRAND PRELATE
Institutional trustee, Officer
0$0$0
DOUGLAS SKIDMOREPAST GRAND CHANCELLOR
Institutional trustee
0$0$0
JOSEPH KELLYPAST GRAND CHANCELLOR
Institutional trustee
0$0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
BYRON MIERTLGRAND CHANCELLOR
Officer
7$0$1,800
ROGER SKIDMOREGRAND TREASURER
Institutional trustee, Officer
5$0$1,200
JERRY BLAKEGRAND VICE- CHANCELLOR
Officer
1$0$0
JOHN FORNEYGRAND SECRETARY
Institutional trustee, Officer
8$0$0
DANIEL BYRDGRAND PRELATE
Officer
1$0$0
JAMES MADDENGRAND MASTER-AT-ARMS
Institutional trustee, Officer
0$0$0
DOUGLAS SKIDMOREPAST GRAND CHANCELLOR
Institutional trustee
0$0$0
JOSEPH KELLYPAST GRAND CHANCELLOR
Institutional trustee, Officer
0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
501 RUTH ST, PORTAGE, MI 49002-3535
In care of
% JOHN FORNEY
Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
221 South Street, Dundee MI 481311038
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
john edgar forney, 501 RUTH ST, PORTAGE, MI 49002
Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
John T Eicholtz, 221 South Street, Dundee MI 481311038
Signed the 990
johm forney, grand secretary
Phone
(269) 327-2867

Mission

FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS PUBLIC CHARITABLE PROJECTS

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF MICHIGAN
    grants $20,000
  • CHILDRENS CAMP our organization pays the camp fee for local lodges to sponsor a kid to camp
    grants $2,640
  • SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF ONTARIO
    grants $4,000
  • SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF MICHIGAN 169 68th STREET GRAND RAPIDS MI
    grants $20,000
  • RATHBONE MUSEUM LAFAYETTE INDIANA
    grants $3,500
  • KEWEENAW HISTORICAL S0CIETY
    grants $4,000
  • SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF ONTARIO
    grants $4,000

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
38-6118713
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Group exemption; Fraternal lodge, deductible only for charitable purposes
Exempt since
1940
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
0206 (4 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,103,520
Income (IRS master file)
$86,797

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$86,797$60,262$3,103,520XML
990August 2024$76,866$61,145$3,088,165XML
990August 2023$74,990$48,058$806,419XML
990August 2022–––IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2008
Officer: John T Eicholtz
August 31, 2009≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 38-6118713).

Questions about KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS OF MICHIGAN GRAND LODGE

What is the EIN of KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS OF MICHIGAN GRAND LODGE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS OF MICHIGAN GRAND LODGE is 38-6118713.
Is KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS OF MICHIGAN GRAND LODGE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1940.
Are donations to KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS OF MICHIGAN GRAND LODGE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Group exemption; Fraternal lodge, deductible only for charitable purposes).
Which annual return does KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS OF MICHIGAN GRAND LODGE 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 OF PYTHIAS OF MICHIGAN GRAND LODGE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS OF MICHIGAN GRAND LODGE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS OF MICHIGAN GRAND LODGE?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names john edgar forney.
Who are the officers and directors of KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS OF MICHIGAN GRAND LODGE?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS OF MICHIGAN GRAND LODGE have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $86,797, expenses of $60,262 and total assets of $3,103,520 at year end.

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