The Fraternal Order of Eagles

What The Fraternal Order of Eagles does

The Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.) is an international 501(c)(8) fraternal benefit society founded in 1898 in Seattle, Washington (originally as the Order of Good Things). Headquartered in Grove City, Ohio since 2002, the organization operates through a decentralized network of ~1,300 Aeries (male chapters) and Auxiliaries (female chapters) across the United States and Canada, serving approximately 650,000-700,000 individual members. Its core service is community fellowship delivered through local social venues, supplemented by member benefits, charitable giving, and historical civic advocacy; the organization claims credit for initiating Mother's Day and contributing to the passage of Social Security and Medicare.

FOE's operating model is non-commercial at the core: membership dues cover administrative costs so that 100% of charitable donations flow to beneficiaries, and the organization distributes nearly $10 million annually across a network of disease-specific funds (diabetes, cancer, heart, kidney, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, etc.). Key wholly-owned subsidiaries include the F.O.E. Charity Foundation, Memorial Foundation (educational and medical benefits for children of deceased members), Eagle Village (a 26-acre senior living community in Bradenton, Florida with 85 single-bedroom units), and the $25 million Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center at the University of Iowa (a 20,000+ sq ft facility hosting 100+ researchers). Additional product surface includes the Those Who Serve membership program (free first-year membership for active and retired military, law enforcement, firefighters, and EMTs), Soar magazine (bi-annual publication), the God Flag & Country youth oratory program, and youth art contests.

The revenue engine combines recurring membership dues with local chapter fundraising. Members access an extensive affinity partner stack delivering discounts and specialized services, including Farmers Insurance, Wellcare Medicare Advantage, Mutual of Omaha whole life insurance, Aflac, The Hartford, Club Cellular, Start Hearing, Lenovo, GE Appliances, UPS, Office Depot, and travel providers. Distribution is primarily community-led via person-to-person recruiting at the local chapter level, supported by digital channels (foe.com, social media, member portal) and an annual International Convention. The most recent significant strategic action is a January 2025 NASCAR Cup Series primary sponsorship of Justin Haley's No. 7 Chevrolet with Spire Motorsports, aimed at modernizing brand visibility for recruitment.

Name

The Fraternal Order of Eagles

Legal name

Fraternal Order of Eagles

Website

https://foe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Fraternal Order of Eagles is a 501(c)(8) fraternal benefit society founded in 1898, serving approximately 650,000-700,000 members across 1,300+ Aeries in the US and Canada through community fellowship, member benefits, and ~$10M in annual charitable giving to disease research and community causes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fraternal Benefit Society

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Philanthropic & Charitable Trust Services (FSAAANAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

Keywords

• Fraternal membership organization
• Nonprofit charitable giving
• Community service club
• Member benefit programs
• Veteran support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Grove City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Members pay dues to belong to the organization, which are used to cover administrative costs, ensuring 100% of charitable donations go directly to beneficiaries.
2. Local Chapter Fundraising: Aeries and Auxiliaries conduct fundraising activities for various charitable causes. The organization raises nearly $10 million annually for national and local organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Fraternal Order of Eagles is an international nonprofit fraternal benefit society that sells annual memberships to individuals, giving them access to 1,300+ local Aerie/Auxiliary social venues across the United States and Canada, exclusive affinity-partner discounts on insurance, travel, healthcare, and consumer products, and participation in community service. Membership dues cover administrative costs so that 100% of separately raised charitable donations—nearly $10 million annually—are passed through to charitable causes including diabetes research, cancer, heart, kidney, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and veterans' support.

Product overview

The Fraternal Order of Eagles is a fraternal membership organization, not a technology company. It does not offer a software product or SaaS platform. The organization's core offering is its membership program, which provides access to social venues (Aeries), charitable programs, and member benefits through affinity partnerships. Key products include: the F.O.E. Charity Foundation managing multiple disease research and assistance funds; the $25 million Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center at the University of Iowa; the Memorial Foundation providing educational and medical benefits to children of fallen members; Eagle Village senior living community in Florida; and the Bridge to the Cure campaign funding diabetes drug trials. Additional programs include Those Who Serve military appreciation membership, Soar magazine, NASCAR partnership, and various youth programs (God Flag & Country, Children's Day, Children's Art Contest). The organization operates the foe.com website as a membership portal and information resource, with a Members-Only section containing member management tools and QuickBooks integration for financial management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• F.O.E. Charity Foundation: Charitable foundation that hosts multiple dedicated funds for specific causes including diabetes, cancer, heart, kidney, spinal cord injury, children's fund, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Golden Age, Muscular Dystrophy funds, and Operation Eagle
• F.O.E. Memorial Foundation
• Eagle Village
• Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center (DRC)
• Bridge to the Cure
• Those Who Serve
• People Helping People

Products and services

• FOE Membership Annual membership to The Fraternal Order of Eagles granting individual members access to 1,300+ Aerie/Auxiliary social venues across the US and Canada, exclusive affinity-partner discounts, and participation in chapter-level charitable and community service activities.
• F.O.E. Charity Foundation Charitable foundation hosting dedicated funds for diabetes, cancer, heart, kidney, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Golden Age, Muscular Dystrophy, and Operation Eagle causes; returns 100% of donations in the form of grants.
• F.O.E. Diabetes Research Center (DRC) $25 million, 20,000+ sq ft research facility at the University of Iowa with 100+ researchers working on diabetes prevention, treatment, and cure; funded through an $8M endowment, $2M faculty fellowships, $5M research programs, and $10M recruiting leaders in diabetes science.
• Bridge to the Cure Fundraising campaign managed by the FOE Charity Foundation under the Board of Grand Trustees to fund exploratory drug trials on new treatments developed by the Diabetes Research Center team, accelerating testing toward a potential cure.
• Memorial Foundation Provides educational grants for college or vocational schools and medical assistance for children of FOE members who lose their lives while serving their country or while at work.
• Eagle Village Senior Living Community 26-acre residential community in Bradenton, Florida with 85 single-bedroom units for FOE members with at least 10 years of continuous membership. Amenities include library, recreation center, pool, gym, shuffleboard court, and a three-acre lake.
• Ekso Project (Bionic Exoskeleton Program) Program to donate and deploy Ekso GT bionic exoskeleton suits to VA hospitals and rehabilitation facilities for spinal cord injury patients; six suits have been donated across the US so far.
• Soar Magazine Bi-annual full-color publication featuring updates on FOE programs, member benefits, charitable donations, and local/international news; mailed to each Aerie home and available as PDF on foe.com.
• Those Who Serve Membership Program Membership program providing free first-year membership to active and retired Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, EMTs, Correctional Officers, Active Military including National Guard and Reserves, Volunteer Firefighters and EMTs, and Honorably Discharged/Retired/Inactive Military.
• Member Benefits Program Exclusive member-only access to savings on insurance (home, auto, pet, life), travel (hotels, rental cars, cruises), healthcare (Medicare Advantage, hearing aids, prescriptions), consumer products (cell phones, appliances, electronics, shipping), and services delivered through affinity partners.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Spire Motorsports / Justin HaleycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 January 2025NASCAR partnership featuring the organization as primary sponsor on Justin Haley's No. 7 Chevrolet in NASCAR Cup Series. Justin Haley joins at annual International Convention.
• University of IowacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 July 2014Home of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center - a $25 million pledge funding a 20,000+ sq ft research facility with 100+ researchers working on diabetes prevention, treatment and cure. Includes $8M endowment for 4 endowed chairs, $2M for faculty fellowships, $5M for research programs.
• Farmers InsurancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Farmers Insurance to share information with Eagle members about insurance products including Home, Auto, Business, Life and Recreational insurance with customizable coverage options and various savings opportunities.
• WellcarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Medicare Advantage plan provider for The Fraternal Order of Eagles. Wellcare has focused for over 20 years on providing Medicare Advantage plans offering additional benefits like dental, vision, hearing and $0 or low monthly plan premiums.
• Club CellularcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCell phone service partnership offering reduced rates for members starting at $15.90/month for Simple Plan with 250 minutes, lifetime warranty, and extended service plan. Plus plan at $25.88/month includes unlimited texts and 1GB data.
• Start HearingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHearing care benefits for members including discounts up to 48% on hearing aids, FREE annual consultations, 3,000+ hearing locations network, 3-year FREE battery supply, 60-day trial period, and FREE Deluxe Warranty Plan.
• Life Line ScreeningminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscounted health screenings for members to detect hidden health issues before they become a problem. Over 62,000 people had unknown and potentially serious health risks identified within the last year.
• Mutual of OmahacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGuaranteed Acceptance Whole Life Insurance offering up to $25,000 in coverage for ages 45-85 with no medical exam required. Benefits never decrease and rates never go up due to age or health changes.
• The HartfordcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLoyalty Accident Insurance Plans providing cash benefits for family if member suffers a covered accident. Plans reward loyalty with automatic escalatory benefit increasing coverage by 20% each consecutive year of Eagles membership through year 6.
• AflaccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupplemental insurance policies including Accident, Cancer/Specified-Disease, and Critical Illness coverage. Aflac pays cash benefits directly to members to help cover expenses not covered by health insurance.
• Travel Savings Center PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with multiple travel providers including Budget Car Rental, AVIS, Red Roof Inn, Motel 6, Wyndham Hotels, HotelStorm, Hotel Engine, LMT Club, and Cruises Only offering exclusive travel savings.
• Neptune SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPre-arranged cremation plans covering all necessary expenses for guaranteed price. $100 discount for FOE members with Local Plan (75-mile radius) and Extended Plan (worldwide coverage). Financing available.
• Dignity MemorialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFuneral benefit program offering range of benefits and discounts for members and extended family through the largest provider of funeral and cemetery services in North America.
• GE Appliances StorecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive shopping website for FOE members with savings on GE Appliances including Profile, Cafe, GE, Monogram, Haier and Hotpoint brands with promotional offers, in-home delivery, and financing options.
• LenovocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMembers eligible to save up to 30% off everyday public web price on entire line of Lenovo products including laptops, tablets, desktops, accessories with free ground shipping on all orders.
• UPScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFlat discounts up to 50% on shipping for members. Open new account or re-enroll existing accounts to apply new discounts.
• Norton 360 with LifeLockminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAll-in-one protection including device security, VPN for online privacy, and identity theft protection. FOE Members get up to 35% off the first year.
• CintasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFacilities management partnership providing restroom supplies, floor mats, mops, towels, cleaning chemicals and services to help Aeries maintain clean facilities.
• Office Depot/ODP Business SolutionscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMembers save up to 80% off over 93,000 products including printing, cleaning and furniture needs with free next-day delivery on orders over $50.
• Loss Prevention SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscounted camera packages (4 or 8 cameras) with network bridge, POE switch, power supply and professional installation for Aeries/Auxiliaries and members.
• American Senior BenefitscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerComprehensive retirement planning including specialized health care, Medicare supplements, life insurance, long-term care solutions, annuities and retirement planning for members and extended family.
• eHealthcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedicare plan comparison and enrollment partnership helping members find right health insurance plan including Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Prescription Drug Plans.
• Long Term Care ResourcesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term care insurance program with special discounts on certain LTC plans available through this program for FOE members.
• ACSIA PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term care insurance quotes with access to multiple carriers to help members best meet individual needs and budget. Extended family members also eligible.
• Emergency Assistance PlusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical assistance program providing Emergency Medical Evacuation, Transportation Home, Travel Assistance, Personal Security Services. Guaranteed low group rates for FOE members.
• Ekso BionicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide bionic exoskeleton equipment to VA hospitals and rehab facilities for spinal cord injury patients. FOE has donated six Ekso GT suits across the US for Veterans.
• Minneapolis Veterans Affairs HospitalminorOthersFacility receiving donated Ekso GT suit for spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Operational since May 2016.
• Long Beach Veterans Affairs HospitalminorOthersFacility receiving donated Ekso GT suit for spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Operational since March 2017.
• CHI Health System (Omaha)minorOthersFacility receiving donated Ekso GT suit for spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Operational since August 2017.
• Younker Rehabilitation Center (Des Moines)minorOthersFacility receiving donated Ekso GT suit for spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Operational since July 2018.
• Omaha Methodist HospitalminorOthersFacility receiving donated Ekso GT suit for spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Operational since June 2021.
• Bryan Health (Lincoln)minorOthersFacility receiving donated Ekso GT suit for spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Operational since August 2021.
• Bridge to the CurecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampaign to raise money for exploratory drug trials on new treatments being developed by the DRC research team to accelerate testing and potentially cure diabetes. Managed by FOE Charity Foundation under Board of Grand Trustees direction.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPO Elks): One of the largest US fraternal organizations with ~700,000+ members across 1,800+ lodges. Operates an almost identical model: membership dues, local lodge charitable fundraising, national charity programs (Elks National Foundation, Hoop Shoot, scholarship programs), and member benefit affinity partnerships.
• Loyal Order of Moose: International fraternal benefit society with lodge system, men/women divisions (Moose Legion / Women of the Moose), community charitable giving, and senior-living communities (Moosehaven) — structurally parallel to FOE including its senior housing subsidiary.
• Knights of Columbus: 501(c)(8) Catholic fraternal benefit society with ~2M members, local council structure, insurance products, and substantial charitable programs. Highly comparable in tax classification, governance model, and insurance-driven member benefits.
• Lions Clubs International: One of the world's largest service-club organizations with ~1.4M members across 200+ countries; comparable in decentralized chapter governance, signature charitable programs (vision, diabetes, hunger, pediatric cancer), and member benefit focus.
• Rotary International: Global civic service organization with ~1.4M members across 35,000+ clubs; comparable in local-club-driven fundraising model, signature charitable focus (PolioPlus mirrors FOE's diabetes focus), and dues-funded administrative structure.
• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW): 501(c)(19) veterans service organization with ~1M members and ~6,000 posts; analogous fraternal structure with insurance, charitable giving, and veteran community programs (similar to FOE's Those Who Serve).
• American Legion: Largest US veterans service organization with ~2M members and 12,000+ posts; comparable in fraternal mutual-benefit governance, local post charitable work, and member benefit programs.
• Shriners International: Fraternal organization affiliated with Freemasonry; comparable in local-temple governance, signature charitable programs (Shriners Hospitals for Children parallels FOE's Diabetes Research Center model of philanthropy-driven healthcare facilities).
• Kiwanis International: Civic service club with ~500,000 members globally; comparable in local-club fundraising model, youth-serving programs (Key Club, Builders Club), and grantmaking foundation.

Others

• United Service Organizations (USO): Not a direct fraternal peer but highly relevant for comparison given FOE's veteran-focused programs (Those Who Serve, Operation Eagle, Memorial Foundation, Ekso Project VA hospital donations). Useful benchmark for charitable reach into the military community.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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