About Us

Since 1883, Modern Woodmen of America has brought people together, supported families and strengthened communities.

About Us
Member stories

Hear from Modern Woodmen members

From financial planning to member programs to community involvement, we help members and their families through life.

Financial Planning

We can help you meet your current needs, achieve your future dreams and plan for all stages of life.

Planning for Life
Stories of strength from our history
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Persevering Through Uncertain Times

Our Products

Modern Woodmen maintains a portfolio of high-quality financial products that can help you meet a wide range of life needs.

Our Products
Don't know where to start?

Try our life insurance calculator

Each family is unique, with different needs and goals for the future. Taking a few minutes to answer some quick questions will give you an estimate of how much insurance is right for you.

Resource Hub

Visit our Resource Hub to learn more about life insurance and potential solutions to protect you and your loved ones. It’s a great place to find the answers to your questions and some hints from professionals.

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Our guide to applying for life insurance

What to expect from the life insurance application process

From commonly used terms to hints for the medical exam and more, our handy guide helps you understand the application process.

My Membership

When you join Modern Woodmen, you become a member of the organization. You trust us with your financial needs. And you have the opportunity to access fraternal member programs and impact your community.

My Membership
Member Website
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Member Website Overview

Make a payment, update your address, and access account information, online forms and fraternal programs from the member website.

Community Impact

Community Impact

Modern Woodmen and those we serve work together to identify local needs and make an impact in communities nationwide. It’s all part of what makes us unique as a fraternal financial services organization.

Our measure of impact

Fraternalism is a way of caring and giving back. It’s about being part of something bigger than yourself.

Over

2,200 local chapters and 500 youth service clubs nationwide

2023
250,449
hours

volunteer hours donated by members in chapters, Summit chapters, and youth service clubs

2023
$46.4
million

contributed to worthy causes through fundraisers (includes total raised by member chapters and clubs partnering with community groups) 

2023
$18.2
million

In support of members and their communities

Impact near you

Please select a state to discover Modern Woodmen's local impact. Data from 2023.

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* Supporting social, educational, volunteer and fundraising activities, including total dollars raised by member chapters and youth clubs partnering with community groups.

Activities for adults and kids

Nationwide, local groups of members come together regularly for social, educational and volunteer activities. Participation is not required. However, many members choose to get involved in their area.

Wild About Animals

Modern Woodmen’s Wild About Animals initiative celebrated the important role animals play in our lives and environment – from supporting mental and physical health to providing community service. Nationwide in 2024, members held nearly 1,600 activities to show love to animals ... and help humans in the process. Learn more.  

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Members can enjoy opportunities to meet other local members, build relationships and impact communities. Modern Woodmen activities offer time to bond with family and friends.

But these activities aren’t the only extras of Modern Woodmen membership. Members have access to a variety of other programs that meet needs during different ages and life stages.

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Local groups

Chapters

These local groups of Modern Woodmen members come together regularly for social, educational and volunteer activities. Chapter activities are experiences, not sales events, and are open to members of all ages. Members 55 and older can also participate in Summit chapters – special groups targeted to the interests of this age group.

See a chapter in action.

Hear from a fraternal volunteer leader. 

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Youth Service Clubs

These groups help Modern Woodmen kids make an impact close to home. Club members form lifelong friendships with other Modern Woodmen members in their area while helping their schools, neighborhoods and favorite causes.

See a youth service club in action.

Money & Me℠

Money & Me℠ is a financial literacy program that introduces students in kindergarten through eighth grade to important money concepts while giving back to local schools and educators.

People learning and teaching about money through the Modern Woodmen MoneyMasters program.

How it works

  1. A Modern Woodmen representative donates Money & Me℠ to an educator.
  1. The educator registers and receives ready-to-use classroom materials and online access to tailored lessons across three grade-level groups that meet rigorous curriculum standards.
  1. The educator works at their own pace and tracks their progress online with the goal to complete three to five of the lessons with their students.
  1. After completion, the educator receives a $50 classroom donation as a thank-you for investing time in their students.

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Money & Me℠

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Modern Woodmen representatives can donate this financial education program to local educators to help students build money skills.

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Contact a Modern Woodmen representative near you to get started with Money & Me℠.