Catholic Order of Foresters
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
100% goes to programs Strong reserves
Catholic Order of Foresters is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Naperville, Illinois, registered in 1940, with $105,771,852 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 100% of spending to programs.
355 Shuman Blvd, Naperville, IL, 60563 EIN 36-0879870 Since 1940
Revenue (FY2024)
$105.8M
▼ 37.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$105.4M
Net assets
$60.2M
Employees
90
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
C+Program efficiency40% of the rating100% to programs
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Catholic Order of Foresters: 100% to programs earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +0% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Catholic Order of Foresters: 7 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Catholic Order of Foresters: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Catholic Order of Foresters: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
A century old catholic fraternal society dedicated to providing our members with financial security and opportunities for spiritual, social and charitbale growth
What they do
Fraternal activities for members including feeding gods children etc.
Contact & location
- Address
- 355 Shuman Blvd, Naperville, IL, 60563
- City
- Naperville
- State
- Illinois
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $118.4M (FY2013) to $105.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.2BNet assets $60.2M
Operating margin
0.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2B
Total liabilities
$1.2B
Net assets
$60.2M
Salaries & benefits
$12.0M
11% of expenses
Board members
15
15 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,771,852▼37.2% | $105,444,291▼36.9% | $60,213,678▼7.5% | $1,212,528,934▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $168,454,127▲27.4% | $167,157,575▲27.3% | $65,083,767▼5.8% | $1,246,730,858▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $132,222,212▲15.4% | $131,270,235▲13.0% | $69,102,129▼5.6% | $1,275,261,661▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $114,599,440▲0.7% | $116,214,255▲1.4% | $73,217,852▼0.9% | $1,291,586,056▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $113,774,641▼25.8% | $114,600,946▼25.6% | $73,854,669▼4.9% | $1,247,387,535▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $153,310,397▲34.5% | $154,083,015▲28.1% | $77,657,066▼5.7% | $1,212,062,638▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $114,003,007▼18.4% | $120,320,900▼6.6% | $82,358,825▼7.1% | $1,202,047,572▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $139,662,296▲1.2% | $128,773,457▼4.8% | $88,676,718▲8.4% | $1,195,875,430▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $137,983,953▲4.6% | $135,271,096▲7.8% | $81,799,259▲3.4% | $1,140,023,815▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $131,879,354▲8.2% | $125,512,558▲8.5% | $79,086,402▲8.8% | $1,095,710,067▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $121,908,512▲3.0% | $115,699,801▲8.1% | $72,719,606▲9.3% | $1,050,227,124▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $118,408,948 | $107,017,794▼5.5% | $66,510,895▲20.7% | $990,082,333▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $113,258,180▼20.3% | $55,119,741▲12.9% | $923,416,997▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $142,108,104▲1.2% | $48,818,641▲6.8% | $856,377,887▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $140,458,851 | $45,729,988 | $755,668,629 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Greg Temple — $746,704 (0.71% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Temple | President | 40 | $746,704 |
| Mark Walsworth | Evp - Chief Marketing Officer | 40 | $711,692 |
| Christopher Nowotarski | General Counsel/corporate Secretary | 40 | $499,809 |
| Joni Kazmierczak | Vp | 40 | $294,052 |
| Tim Powers | Director | 40 | $264,291 |
| John Hillebrand | Svp | 40 | $255,834 |
| Michael Deering | Vp | 40 | $246,315 |
| Lawrence Mills | Vp | 40 | $206,044 |
| Matt Korienek | Director of Business Development | 40 | $201,605 |
| Nelson Lund | Chief Actuary | 40 | $196,289 |
| Holly Nauman | Director | 40 | $193,708 |
| Matt Taylor | Senior Field Manager | 40 | $181,068 |
| Angela Jordan | Chief Underwriter | 40 | $178,142 |
| Rodney Oligmueller | Chairman of the Board/trustee | 20 | $176,500 |
| Wayne Shoger | Facilities Engineer | 40 | $154,732 |
| Judy James | Vp | 40 | $145,148 |
| Jerome Sweeney | Manager | 40 | $135,865 |
| Thomas Hummel | Financial Reporting Manager | 40 | $133,569 |
| Ronald Freund | Vice High Chief Ranger/trustee | 20 | $60,000 |
| Betty K Fiegen | Trustee | 10 | $36,500 |
Grants made · $50K in FY2021
1 grant totaling $50K in FY2021. All grants made by Catholic Order of Foresters →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Joliet Seminarian Endowmnet Fund | A commitment to the diocese seminarian fund | $50,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Catholic Order of Foresters a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Catholic Order of Foresters is a 501(c)(8) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-0879870, based in Naperville, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Catholic Order of Foresters's EIN?
- Catholic Order of Foresters's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-0879870.
- How much revenue does Catholic Order of Foresters report?
- Catholic Order of Foresters reported $105,771,852 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Catholic Order of Foresters's spending goes to programs?
- Catholic Order of Foresters spends about 100% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Catholic Order of Foresters have?
- CharityIndex grades Catholic Order of Foresters B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Catholic Order of Foresters's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Catholic Order of Foresters's latest Form 990 is $746,704, paid to Greg Temple (President).
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Data for Catholic Order of Foresters (EIN 36-0879870) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.