Melha Shriners is located in Agawam, MA. The organization was established in 1940. According to its NTEE Classification (Y42) the organization is classified as: Domestic Fraternal Societies, under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Melha Shriners is a 501(c)(10) and as such, is described as a "Domestic Fraternal Society and/or Association" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Melha Shriners generated $365.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $304.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MELHA IS A MASONIC-RELATED FRATERNITY WITH A PHILANTHROPIC MISSION, INCLUDING SUPPORT OF ITS AFFILIATE'S HOSPITAL BY PROVIDING A SATISFYING ENDEAVOR TO ITS MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION CREATES AN ENVIRONMENT AS DESCRIBED PREVIOUSLY THAT HAS EARNED THE RESPECT OF THE PUBLIC THAT INDIRECTLY ENHANCES SUPPORT FROM THEM FOR A HOSPITAL OF THE PARENT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN THE LARGEST CITY IN ITS PREDOMINANT GEOGRAPHIC AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jeffery Hastings Potentate | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Michael Cote Asst. Rabban | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Matt Herman Oriental Guide | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Chris Parker High Priest & Prophet | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Randy Wessels Chief Rabban | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
William Faust Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $23,536 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $14,565 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $38,101 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $172,979 |
Investment income | $40,121 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $29,595 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $80,811 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$165 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $365,287 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $811 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,949 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $13,896 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $103,574 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $32,923 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,636 |
Insurance | $14,498 |
All other expenses | $1,246 |
Total functional expenses | $304,600 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $216,985 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,556 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $500 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,875 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $128,186 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,866,524 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $37,074 |
Total assets | $2,267,700 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,181 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $51,670 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $56,851 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,092,968 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $117,881 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,267,700 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Melha Shriners has recieved totaling $5,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc Worcester, MA PURPOSE: PROVIDING PATIENT CARE REGARDLESS OF THE PATIENT FAMILY'S ABILITY TO PAY. | $5,000 |
Beg. Balance | $137,306 |
Net Contributions | $114,246 |
Ending Balance | $251,552 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Master Wardens And Members Of The Grand Lodge Of Masons In Massachus Boston, MA | $28,564,196 | $2,581,604 |
Free And Accepted Masons Of New York New York, NY | $18,901,469 | $2,949,286 |
Emblemhealth Inc New York, NY | $1,528,819 | -$630,046 |
Shriners International Wilmington, MA | $14,593,595 | $1,679,300 |
Operative Plasterers & Cement Masons International Association Boston, MA | $1,364,633 | $1,501,561 |
Assoc Of Knights & Ladies Of Equest Order Of Holy Sepulchre-Jerusalem New York, NY | $857,646 | $1,095,775 |
Ancient Free & Accepted Masons Of Connecticut Grand Lodge Wallingford, CT | $3,696,624 | $828,921 |
Master Wardens & Members Of The Grand Lodge Of Masons In Mass North Easton, MA | $5,504,312 | $298,031 |
New England Concrete Masonry Association Webster, MA | $405,053 | $257,088 |
Fraternal Order Of Eagles Depew, NY | $1,162,990 | $540,490 |
Delta Chi Housing Corporation At Cornell Ithaca, NY | $1,884,526 | $519,906 |
Free & Accepted Masons Of New Hampshire Grand Lodge Milford, NH | $4,832,753 | $878,573 |