Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Of Free Masonry Nmj, operating under the name Valley Of Bridgeport Lafayette, is located in Stratford, CT. The organization was established in 1940. According to its NTEE Classification (Y40) the organization is classified as: Fraternal Societies, under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. As of 07/2023, Valley Of Bridgeport Lafayette employed 15 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Valley Of Bridgeport Lafayette 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 07/2023, Valley Of Bridgeport Lafayette generated $3.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 69.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $921.1k during the year ending 07/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Valley Of Bridgeport Lafayette has awarded 13 individual grants totaling $563,269. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
STRENGTHEN THE MASONIC WAY OF LIFE BY IMPROVING THE INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP AND SPIRIT OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH RELEVANT PROGRAMS. INSPIRE MEN TO SUPPORT THE PRINCIPLES OF THE FREEMASONRY AND PROMOTE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY VALUES. SERVE MANKIND THROUGH THE IMPACT OF EXTENSIVE CHARIBABLE OUTREACH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORT 32ND DEGREE MASONIC LEARNING CENTER FOR CHILDREN.
SUPPORT 32ND DEGREE MASONIC LEARNING CENTER FOR CHILDREN.
CHARITABLE OUTREACH
SUPPORT CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Robert J Furce Treas/comman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $24,000 |
Jack Farkas Secretary Emeritus Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $47,400 | |
Edward R Ham Trustee / Tr | OfficerTrustee | $7,700 | |
Thomas Beck Secretary | Trustee | $48,000 | |
Harold A Elwell Trustee | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $14,178 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,313 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $21,491 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,126 |
Investment income | $298,721 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,331,614 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,652,952 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $194,743 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $6,992 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $127,100 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $108,363 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,220 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $60,144 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,295 |
Office expenses | $38,429 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,860 |
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 | $78,200 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $44,064 |
Insurance | $1,846 |
All other expenses | $9,399 |
Total functional expenses | $921,085 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $78,512 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,984 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,821 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,878,516 |
Investments—other securities | $109,407 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $10,092,240 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,311 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $41,311 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,050,929 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $10,092,240 |
Over the last fiscal year, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Of Free Masonry Nmj has awarded $194,743 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CHRILDREN'S DYSLEXIA CENTER OF CT | | | $86,587 |
ALMONERS FUND | | | $22,000 |
OTHER LESS THAN 5000 | | | $73,141 |
DEMOLAY FUND | | | $13,015 |