SOVEREIGN MILITARY ORDER OFTHE TEMPLE OF JERUSALEM

EIN: 226064601

MURRELLS INLET, SC

Total Revenue
$728,273
Total Expenses
$727,256
Total Assets
$762,407
Net Assets
$640,926
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1962
Legal Domicile
SC
Phone
9723651098
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SOVEREIGN MILITARY ORDER OFTHE TEMPLE OF JERUSALEM, founded in 1962, is a small nonprofit that reported $728K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION IS INCORPORATED IN NEW JERSEY AND SEEKS TO EMULATE CHIVALRIC AND CHARITABLE TRADITIONS OF THE ORIGINAL TEMPLARS BY DONATING CASH AND TIME TO CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND BY DONATING CASH TO US TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $727,256

THE ORDER PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS RESIDING IN THE GREATER HOLY LAND SO THAT THEY MAY RECEIVE HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION AT CHRISTIAN INSTITUTIONS WHILE...

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THE ORDER PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS RESIDING IN THE GREATER HOLY LAND SO THAT THEY MAY RECEIVE HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION AT CHRISTIAN INSTITUTIONS WHILE REMAINING IN THEIR HOMES. IN KEEPING WITH THE ORDERS ECUMENICAL TRADITION, SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED AT VARIOUS CHURCH SUPPORTED HIGH SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES RATHER THAN JUST A SINGLE SCHOOL. PRIORIES, COMMANDERIES, AND INDIVIDUALS MAY ELECT TO SPONSOR A STUDENT EITHER BY NAME OR ANONYMOUSLY. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE USUALLY MULTI-YEAR SO THAT THE EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS OF THE STUDENT CAN BE MAINTAINED RATHER THAN HAVING TO DEAL WITH THE UNCERTAINTY OF YEAR-TO-YEAR FUNDING. WHILE THE SPONSOR IS REQUIRED TO PAY ONE YEARS TUITION AT A TIME, THE SPONSORING ORGANIZATION OR INDIVIDUAL MUST AGREE AT THE ONSET TO SPONSOR THE STUDENT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE SCHOLARSHIP/EDUCATIONAL PERIOD.

Program 2

THE ORDER PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS RESIDING IN THE GREATER HOLY LAND SO THAT THEY MAY RECEIVE HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION AT CHRISTIAN INSTITUTIONS WHILE...

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THE ORDER PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS RESIDING IN THE GREATER HOLY LAND SO THAT THEY MAY RECEIVE HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION AT CHRISTIAN INSTITUTIONS WHILE REMAINING IN THEIR HOMES. IN KEEPING WITH THE ORDERS ECUMENICAL TRADITION, SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED AT VARIOUS CHURCH SUPPORTED HIGH SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES RATHER THAN JUST A SINGLE SCHOOL. PRIORIES, COMMANDERIES, AND INDIVIDUALS MAY ELECT TO SPONSOR A STUDENT EITHER BY NAME OR ANONYMOUSLY. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE USUALLY MULTI-YEAR SO THAT THE EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS OF THE STUDENT CAN BE MAINTAINED RATHER THAN HAVING TO DEAL WITH THE UNCERTAINTY OF YEAR-TO-YEAR FUNDING. WHILE THE SPONSOR IS REQUIRED TO PAY ONE YEARS TUITION AT A TIME, THE SPONSORING ORGANIZATION OR INDIVIDUAL MUST AGREE AT THE ONSET TO SPONSOR THE STUDENT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE SCHOLARSHIP/EDUCATIONAL PERIOD.

Program 3

THE U.S. ORDER ENLISTS TALENTED, ACCOMPLISHED MEN AND WOMEN OF HIGH MORAL CHARACTER TO ADVOCATE AND PARTICIPATE IN CHARITABLE AND CIVIC CAUSES IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITES AS WELL AS TO SUPPORT THE...

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THE U.S. ORDER ENLISTS TALENTED, ACCOMPLISHED MEN AND WOMEN OF HIGH MORAL CHARACTER TO ADVOCATE AND PARTICIPATE IN CHARITABLE AND CIVIC CAUSES IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITES AS WELL AS TO SUPPORT THE ORDERS MAJOR INITIATIVES TO BUTTRESS A CHRISTIAN PRESENCE IN THE HOLY LAND. THOSE WHO SUPPORT THESE EFFORTS ARE SPIRITUALLY ENRICHED BY PARTICIPATING IN THE RECOVERY AND PERPETUATION OF THE CHRISTIAN SPIRIT AND IDEALS THAT INSPIRED THE EARLY TEMPLARS. THE CEREMONIES AND RICH TRADITIONS OF THE ORDER HELP SHAPE OUR FOCUS ON THESE CAUSES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $404,398
Program Service Revenue $267,978
Investment Income $1,620
Other Revenue $54,277
TOTAL REVENUE $728,273

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $727,256
Other Expenses $727,256
TOTAL EXPENSES $727,256

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $728,273 $654,380 +0.1%
Expenses $727,256 $624,257 +0.2%
Net Income $1,017 $30,123 -1.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
1
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
FREDERICK KIENLE GRAND PRIORPRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDOR MAYUGA GRAND CHANCELLORVICE PRESIDENT 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA DONANT GRAND SECRETARY 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID BOTSKO GRAND TREASURER 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE ALLEN GRAND INSPECTOR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID SCHORN GRAND REGISTRAR 35.00
Key Emp
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $728,273 $727,256 $762,407 $1,017
2024 $654,380 $624,257 $735,759 $30,123
2023 $594,063 $593,679 $592,169 $384
2022 $557,202 $559,317 $591,383 $-2,115
2021 $751,452 $425,958 $661,986 $325,494
2019 $560,699 $528,145 $710,677 $32,554
2018 $559,487 $699,528 $722,356 $-140,041
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