Independent Order of Odd Fellows

“Lodge members run and control the organization by overseeing decisions and actions made by the Lodge Officers.”

“Members of the organization control and run the Lodge organization by electing the governing Board of Directors. The Board of Directors are reponsible for the preservation of Lodge properties, assets and investments.”

“Members control the organization through the approval of decisions made by its Lodge Officers which includes expenditures, investments and transfer of funds.”

“Form 990 is provided to and reviewed by the Lodge Officers before filing.”

“Stipend amounts for all Lodge Officers and individuals are presented annually to the Lodge members. The amounts are discussed and approved by the voting process. Upon approval, the final stipend amounts then become part of the permanent minutes of the meeting.”

“Stipend amounts for all Lodge Officers and individuals are presented annually to the Lodge members. The amounts are discussed and approved by the voting process. Upon approval the final stipend amounts then become part of the permanent minutes of the meeting.”

“Our organization does not solicit and does not accept donations and contributions. We are not required to provide public disclosure. Consequently, no documents are available to the public.”

“No documents are available to the public.”

“Schedule I, Part I, Question 1: Our organization maintains guildlines for all scholarship qualifications and donations to other non-profit organizations. We have committees assign to review all scholarship applications and all request for donations. Based on these committees recommendations, the members of the Lodge will vote their approval of all recommended awards and or assistance.”