The Masonic Charitable Foundation Of The Grand Lodge Of Maine is located in Holden, ME. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Masonic Charitable Foundation Of The Grand Lodge Of Maine is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2023, Masonic Charitable Foundation Of The Grand Lodge Of Maine generated $464.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 03/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Masonic Charitable Foundation Of The Grand Lodge Of Maine has awarded 119 individual grants totaling $1,715,373. 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:
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THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER SPECIFIC PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH MASONIC PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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YOUTH ACTIVITIES: OUR BIKES FOR BOOKS PROGRAM IS THE LARGEST UNDER THIS YOUTH ACTIVITIES CATEGORY. THE PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO BE EXECUTED WITH A SCHOOL'S READING INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT LOCAL SCHOOLS. LODGES ARE GOING INTO THE COMMUNITY AND WORKING WITH SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES TO PROPOSE A COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM. THIS INCLUDES PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES AND COMMUNITY BUSINESSES, ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY IN RAISING FUNDS, WITH A SHARED GOAL TO SEE FREE BIKES AND HELMETS GET INTO THE HANDS OF WORTHY CHILDREN WHO HAVE EARNED A REWARD FOR THEIR EFFORTS. THIS PAST YEAR WE SAW ROUGHLY 1,660+ BIKES GIVEN AWAY, A SMALL INCREASE OVER LAST YEARS' LEVELS NOW THAT SCHOOLS ARE FULLY OPEN. ADMINISTRATORS, CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND LODGE MEMBERS ALL KNOW THIS PROGRAM WORKS AND BENEFITS THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION TO THE BIKES FOR BOOKS PROGRAM, SCHOLARSHIPS WERE GIVEN TO APPROXIMATELY 35 STUDENTS. OTHER YOUTH ACTIVITIES INCLUDED GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS, , SUCH AS SPECIAL OLYMPICS, RAINBOW GIRLS AND DEMOLAY OF MAINE, DYSLEXIA CENTERS OF BANGOR & PORTLAND, AND PROJECTS SUCH AS PROJECT GRADUATION.
OTHER PROGRAMS SUCH AS MUSEUM, LIBRARY, SEMINARS ACTIVITIES.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INCLUDE RELIEF TO MASONS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN DISTRESS AND GENERALLY PAID TO MASONIC LODGES UPON APPROVED APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORT OF OTHER COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER PROJECTS. APPOXIMATELY 120 FAMILIES OR INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED BENEFITS.
GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Daniel E Bartlett President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Donald Pratt Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Walton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $17,970 |
Kevin Campbell Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Audie Gould Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Parkin A Hamilton Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $179,801 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $179,801 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $476,300 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $16,044 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$224,660 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $17,137 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $464,622 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $938,700 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $239,876 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $130,145 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,999 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $34,150 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $8,878 |
Payroll taxes | $14,720 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $76,806 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,567 |
Advertising and promotion | $31,254 |
Office expenses | $74,803 |
Information technology | $1,292 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $28,704 |
Travel | $5,000 |
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 | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,609 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $18,455 |
Total functional expenses | $1,635,959 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $49,742 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $360,873 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $29,059,363 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,696,742 |
Total assets | $31,166,720 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $1,696,742 |
Total liabilities | $1,696,742 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $24,566,962 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,903,016 |
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 | $31,166,720 |
Over the last fiscal year, The Masonic Charitable Foundation Of The Grand Lodge Of Maine has awarded $485,599 in support to 48 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN PURPOSE: GRANTS TO LODGES | $68,000 |
OPERATION REBOOT OUTDOORS PURPOSE: VETERANS | $60,000 |
NAMI MAINE PURPOSE: HEALTH PROGRAMS | $30,000 |
COMMUNITY DENTAL PURPOSE: HEALTH PROGRAMS | $16,428 |
ST ASPINQUID #198 PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $10,625 |
MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |