The Masonic Charitable Foundation Of The Grand Lodge Of Maine

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Daniel E Bartlett
President
$0
Donald Pratt
Vice President
$0
Scott Walton
Secretary
$17,970
Kevin Campbell
Trustee
$0
Audie Gould
Trustee
$0
Parkin A Hamilton
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

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 RecipientAmount

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
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