Program areas at Vasa Order of America the Grand Lodge
Old age and needy benefit fund provides assistance to members in need. Benefits were paid to 20 sick and needy members of the Vasa Order of America in the past fiscal year. In july 2022, Vasa members from sweden, canada,and the united states gathered in philadelphia to attend the 40th quadrennial convention of the Grand Lodge - Vasa Order of America. the Grand Lodge delegates spent many hours in committee meetings and then, gathering with all the voting members - making decisions that will affect the future of the Vasa Order of America.
Publishing and distribution of the member magazine, Vasa star. the Vasa star focuses upon sharing cultural activities and news from district and local lodges and Grand Lodge reports and news. the Vasa star reaches over 7,500 members.
Supports the Vasa national archives inc. the Vasa national archives is the repository for the following: -Vasa historical records for all Lodge levels -scandinavian immigrant historical records and artifacts -member family histories and genealogical records -a library of old swedish books and swedish-american books published in swedish -a collection of notable swedish-american contributions to the united states of America and canada.
the educational fund provides college scholarships to worthy students enrolled or accepted for enrollment, in accredited institutions for higher learning - 19 scholarships of approx. 1,500 each were awarded in 2022. the fund also provides swedish language immersion scholarships at concordia language villages (a program of concordia college) in Minnesota. the fund also pays for reasonable student travel expenses to Minnesota.
Personnel at Vasa Order of America the Grand Lodge
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Keith Hanlon | Grand Treasurer | $7,800 | 2022-07-22 |
| Marlene Patient | Grand Secret / Vice Grand S | $3,300 | 2022-12-31 |
| Kevin Defeo | Grand Treasurer | $0 | 2023-11-14 |
| Lillian Moore | Vice Grand S | $450 | 2022-12-31 |
| Tom Cleveland | Vice Grand M / Trustee | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 8 more key personnel |
Financials for Vasa Order of America the Grand Lodge
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $113,406 | $151,560 | -25.2% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $88,776 | -100% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $9,028 | $4,886 | 84.8% |
| Total revenues | $122,434 | $245,222 | -50.1% |
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|---|
| Vasa Order of America - 8 Lake Michigan Dist Lodge | 501(c)(8) | Carmel, IN | $145,380 |
| Grand Chapter of Tennessee Order of the Eastern Star | 501(c)(8) | Germantown, TN | $164,062 |
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| Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F and A M of Washington | 501(c)(8) | Seattle, WA | $202,378 |
| Order of Eastern Star of Rhode Island | 501(c)(8) | Warwick, RI | $51,083 |
| Benevolent and Protective Order Elks | 501(c)(8) | Marysville, OH | $596,366 |
| Order of the Eastern Star of Idaho | 501(c)(8) | Moscow, ID | $136,633 |
Data update history
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 1, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 14 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsFraternal societiesSchoolsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
- Address
- 38 Vasa Dr
- Hackettstown, NJ 07840
- Metro area
- Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
- Website URL
- vasaorder.com/Â
- Phone
- (408) 268-7250
IRS details
- EIN
- 04-6050224
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1899
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services
- NAICS code, primary
- 813410: Civic and Social Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Parent of group exemption
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Exempt
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- CT0203268
- FTB Entity ID
- 3628623
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-01-15
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