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INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS 125 MINEOLA HEMPSTEAD LODGE
EAST MEADOW, NY · EIN 116019182 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · ioof125.com
revenue
$107K
expenses
$103K
net assets
$2.7M
employees
0
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AID TO THOSE IN NEED AND PURSUES PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL MANKIND.

profile · synthesized from sources

Fraternal organization based in East Meadow, NY, part of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, focused on fellowship, charity, and mutual support among members. The lodge promotes moral improvement and community service, hosting social events, memorial observances, and charitable activities. It supports members and their families during times of need and participates in local and national events honoring veterans and deceased members.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $7K
    DINNER/HOPIDAYS AND OTHER SOCIAL EVENTS
  2. #2 $87K
    EXPENSES RELATED TO THE PROGRAMS OF AND FOR THE MEMBERS
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Laying of Memorial Flags
Members visit cemeteries to place flags on the graves of deceased Odd Fellows brothers as part of Memorial Day observances
District Memorial Service
Annual service honoring deceased Odd Fellows members, held at regional lodges to uphold the creed of "Bury the Dead"
East Meadow Community Day
Community outreach event with a lodge booth to distribute promotional materials and recruit new members
Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknowns
Annual event where members travel to Arlington National Cemetery to honor fallen service members through memorial services and wreath-laying ceremonies
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 2 activities
    • Conducts local memorial and cemetery activities honoring deceased members
      Visits cemeteries to place memorial flags on graves of deceased members and hosts an annual District Memorial Service, fulfilling the Odd Fellows' creed to "Bury the Dead."
    • Organizes annual pilgrimage and memorial events at Arlington National Cemetery
      Hosts an annual pilgrimage to Arlington National Cemetery featuring memorial services and wreath-laying ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknowns, combining patriotic tribute with the organization's creed to honor the dead.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Hosts annual parades, gatherings, and promotional events in the community
      Participates in the East Meadow Memorial Day Parade and hosts a post-parade gathering with refreshments at the lodge; also operates booths to distribute promotional items and engage the public.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Hosts community and member events including banquets, games, and festivals
      Organizes recurring social events for members such as an annual banquet, Cornhole Festival, ballgame outings with free tickets to Long Island Ducks games, and galas, fostering fellowship and community engagement.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Manages membership onboarding and internal lodge operations
      Conducts a structured onboarding process for new members and supports ongoing lodge operations, including annual meetings that mark the end of the lodge year.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Organizes food drives and provides assistance to families in need
      Conducts local food drives and delivers support to families in need in the East Meadow community, addressing basic needs as part of charitable outreach.
  • Member Hardship Assistance Programs 1 activity
    • Provides mutual aid and support to members and families during hardship
      Offers care and assistance to members during illness and supports families during times of hardship, reflecting the organization’s core mission of mutual support.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$107K
Contributions & grants$5K5%
Program service revenue$103K96%
Investment income$-1K-1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$103K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$8K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$2.67M
Cash$69K
Investments$2.59M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$2.67M
Liquid reserves310.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +57.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • ED PYNE — TRUSTEE
  • MARK KEEGAN — TRUSTEE
  • PETE PYNE — TRUSTEE
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Partner — Provides lodging accommodations for participants of the Odd Fellows Pilgrimage at a special group rate.
  • Knights of Columbus Hall Partner — Venue partner for hosting the Grand Master's Gala.
  • Long Island Ducks Partner — Hosts a dedicated ballgame event in collaboration with the lodge for member attendance.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Fraternal Fellowship and Charitable Works
    methodology: fraternal_fellowship
    By fostering fellowship grounded in the principles of friendship, love, and truth, the organization builds resilient community bonds and motivates charitable action, because shared values and mutual trust are seen as foundational to sustained service and member commitment.
  • Inclusive Membership Based on Shared Belief
    methodology: inclusive_membership
    By welcoming members of diverse backgrounds united by belief in a Supreme Being and personal character, the organization strengthens fraternal cohesion and broadens community impact, because shared moral principles enable trust and collective action across demographic differences.