INDEPENDENT ORDER OF FORESTERS GROUP RETURN

Programs

1. Community Volunteer Activities (CV): Each of the 35 U.S. Branches allocates funds towards local volunteer activities that make a difference in member communities, referred to as Community Volunteer (CV) activities. In 2025, there were a total of 761 CV events across the U.S., receiving $1,067,224 in Branch funding, which engaged thousands of local members in volunteerism and community service. These activities all served a real need in local communities and /or supported charitable organizations such as local schools, shelters and children's hospitals. A few examples of Community Volunteer activities include: building and cleaning playgrounds, creating care kits for shelters, cooking meals at senior residences and running arts and crafts activities for families staying in children's hospitals. The impact of these activities extends beyond our members and exemplifies Foresters commitment to its purpose of serving local communities.

   $1,067,224 spentof which $1,067,224 as grants
   50% of program spending

2. Foresters Moment Activities (FM): Foresters also gives its members the opportunity to apply for funding through their local Branches to organize or participate in Foresters Moment activities with the goal of creating family time, which is another way Foresters contributes to building stronger families and communities. In 2025, 415 Foresters Moment (FM) activities were held across the US, providing families with the opportunity to spend quality time together at amusement parks, movies, zoos etc. Foresters allocated $675,472 in funding, which resulted in thousands of members engaged in Foresters purpose.

   $674,992 spentof which $674,992 as grants
   31% of program spending

3. The Foresters Care grant benefit allows members to enjoy the full experience of preparing, organizing, and executing their meaningful volunteering activities to help make a difference in their local communities. Foresters Care leverages the power and potential of social media so members can share their success stories and motivate each other to get involved in Foresters member benefits, helping those in need. In 2025, over 1,933 grants were issued provided over $382,381 in funding to this program in the US. The resulted in thousands of members engaged in the Foresters purpose.

   $382,381 spentof which $382,381 as grants
   18% of program spending

4. The Branch Matching and Fraternal Funding program was introduced in 2022 with the objective of providing annual funding to Branch Councils allowing them to organize activities to help local communities in need. The objective of the Fraternal Funding Program is to provide annual funding at a Regional level to support the ability to connect and socialize with other members within their Region. In 2025, Foresters allocated $29,703 in funding to the Branch Matching - Fraternal Funding program across the three US regions.

   $29,703 spentof which $29,703 as grants
   1% of program spending

The 4 programs described on its FY2025 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $2,154,300.