SOVEREIGN MILITARY ORDER OF MALTA WESTERN ASSOCIATION-USA

EIN: 237450840 501(c)(3) Human Services

MENLO PARK, CA

Total Revenue
$5,283,104
Total Expenses
$5,006,982
Total Assets
$16,936,264
Net Assets
$16,736,610
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1953
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JOHN SYLVIA
Phone
4157884550
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SOVEREIGN MILITARY ORDER OF MALTA WESTERN ASSOCIATION-USA, founded in 1953, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $5.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $5.0M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

SERVING THE POOR AND SICK AND PROMOTING THEIR GOD-GIVEN DIGNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,672,327

PILGRIMAGESIN FY25, FIVE PILGRIMAGES TOOK PLACE: LOURDES, TEEN LOURDES, GUADALUPE, LADY OF CHAMPION, AND EL CAMINO PILGRIMAGE.THE LOURDES PILGRIMAGE PROGRAM IS AN ANNUAL EVENTS WHEREIN THE ORDER OF...

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PILGRIMAGESIN FY25, FIVE PILGRIMAGES TOOK PLACE: LOURDES, TEEN LOURDES, GUADALUPE, LADY OF CHAMPION, AND EL CAMINO PILGRIMAGE.THE LOURDES PILGRIMAGE PROGRAM IS AN ANNUAL EVENTS WHEREIN THE ORDER OF MALTA TAKES SEVERELY ILL (E.G., CANCER PATIENTS) TO LOURDES, FRANCE FOR A 10 DAY SPIRITUAL RETREAT. ALL EXPENSE ARE PAID FOR BY THE ORDER.THE GUADALUPE PILGRIMAGE PROGRAM IS AN ANNUAL EVENT WHEREIN THE ORDER OF MALTA TRAVELS TO MEXICO CITY TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE ORDER OF MALTA MEXICAN ASSOCIATION TO WORK WITH FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN VARIOUS CHARITIES.THE LADY OF CHAMPION PILGRIMAGE IS AN ANNUAL, 3-DAY SPIRITUAL RETREAT COORDINATED BY OUR MEMBERS AND STAFF IN AUGUST TO CHAMPION, WI. THE EL CAMINO PILGRIMAGE IS A 10-DAY SPIRITUAL RETREAT TO MADRID, SPAIN IN SEPTEMBER.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,124,482

GRANTSTHE HOSPITALLER PROGRAM DISTRIBUTES MONEY RAISED FOR FEEDING, CLOTHING AND CARING FOR THE POOR, ELDERLY, AND SICK. AFTER THE HOSPITALLER COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE REQUESTS FOR FUNDING, MONEY IS...

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GRANTSTHE HOSPITALLER PROGRAM DISTRIBUTES MONEY RAISED FOR FEEDING, CLOTHING AND CARING FOR THE POOR, ELDERLY, AND SICK. AFTER THE HOSPITALLER COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE REQUESTS FOR FUNDING, MONEY IS GRANTED TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUBMITTED THEIR APPLICATIONS. THE ORDER OF MALTA CONTRIBUTES ADDITIONAL FUNDS OVER WHAT IS RAISED DURING THEIR FUND RAISING DRIVE. IN ADDITION, INDIVIDUALS SENT FUNDS SEPARATELY REQUESTING THE ORDER TO SEND FUNDS TO ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED AND APPROVED OF BY THE ORDER. THE ORDER ALSO PROVIDES ADDITIONAL MONEY TO HELP SUPPORT CENTERS BUILT BY AND SUPPORTED LARGELY BY THE ORDER OF MALTA WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.

Program 3
Expenses: $375,821 Revenue: $75,850

INVESTITURE AND MEMBERSHIPTHE MEMBERSHIP AND INVESTITURE PROGRAM TAKES PLACE ON A YEARLY BASIS. AN INDIVIDUAL INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP MUST BE SUPPORTED BY 2 EXISTING MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING WITHIN...

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INVESTITURE AND MEMBERSHIPTHE MEMBERSHIP AND INVESTITURE PROGRAM TAKES PLACE ON A YEARLY BASIS. AN INDIVIDUAL INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP MUST BE SUPPORTED BY 2 EXISTING MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING WITHIN THE ORDER OF MALTA. EACH APPLICATION IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO SEE IF THE CANDIDATE IS A GOOD FIT FOR THE ORGANIZATION. ONCE THEY ARE APPROVED, A 2 DAY ORIENTATION TAKES PLACE FOR THEM TO LEARN OF THE HISTORY, CULTURE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF BEING A MEMBER IN OUR ORGANIZATION. ONCE THE CANDIDATE IS APPROVED BY ROME THEY ARE ABLE TO ATTEND THE INVESTITURE EVENT. EACH CANDIDATE IS THEN FORMALLY INVITED TO BE INVESTED IN TO THE ORDER OF MALTA IN AN INVESTITURE SERVICE AND MASS EACH JUNE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,702,395
Program Service Revenue $75,850
Investment Income $373,205
Other Revenue $131,654
TOTAL REVENUE $5,283,104

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,220,571
Salaries & Benefits $657,878
Fundraising Expenses $56,318
Program Expenses $3,370,221
Other Expenses $3,128,533
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,006,982

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,283,104 $4,753,041 +0.1%
Expenses $5,006,982 $4,806,198 +0.0%
Net Income $276,122 $-53,157 -6.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
9
Volunteers
900

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
6
$0
Total Directors
25
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TIMOTHY JEFFRIES CHANCELLOR (THRU 12/24) 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SYLVIA PRESIDENT 25.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN OLSEN PRESIDENT (THRU 12/24) 25.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT R REDWITZ TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WADE HUGHAN SECRETARY GENERAL 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GENE KATES SECRETARY (THRU 12/24) 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS ALDERS BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/24) 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALMA ARREDONDO BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/24) 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID BARCA BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE BLACH BOARD MEMBER 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY DEVOTO BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/24) 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM DUNN BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FR THOMAS ALFRED ENNEKING BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN FIELD BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/24) 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIC GIACALONE BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIRIAM GREANEY BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE JEROME BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/24) 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLOTTE KIESEL BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/24) 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANNE O'BRIEN BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE PSOMAS BOARD MEMBER 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE RYAN BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH RYAN BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES SANGIACOMO BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/24) 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIRIAM SCHOLTE BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/24) 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK TIERNAN BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSEMARY HALLACY PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$114,559 $31,093 $145,652
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 $5,283,104 $5,006,982 $16,936,264 $276,122
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,939,361 $4,343,768 $13,621,332 $-404,407
2022 $5,664,954 $6,022,182 $12,683,531 $-357,228
2021 $5,954,274 $3,393,254 $14,881,858 $2,561,020
2020 $3,897,053 $2,953,437 $12,067,413 $943,616
2019 $4,659,983 $4,099,066 $11,580,508 $560,917
2018 $4,255,273 $4,395,247 $10,545,567 $-139,974
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