California Masonic Foundation

Organization Overview

California Masonic Foundation is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1969. 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 an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Masonic Foundation 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 10/2021, California Masonic Foundation generated $4.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 10/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.5% per year over the past 6 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 2015, California Masonic Foundation has awarded 64 individual grants totaling $8,422,663. 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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APPLICATION OF MASONIC PRINCIPLES IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DISTRESSED WORTHY BROTHER RELIEF FUND - GRANT TO MASONIC HOMES TO PROVIDE CRITICAL RELIEF TO MASONS AND THEIR FAMILIES.


MASONIC PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM - RAISING A READER -THE CALIFORNIA MASONIC FOUNDATION HAS PARTNERED WITH ONE OF THE NATION'S LARGEST AND MOST SUCCESSFUL LITERACY ORGANIZATIONS, RAISING A READER, TO BRING ITS AWARD-WINNING LITERACY PROGRAM TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE U.S. BY PROVIDING CALIFORNIA FAMILIES WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED, THE MASONS OF CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM AND RAISING A READER ARE STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND INSPIRING A NEW GENERATION OF CHILDREN TO READ, LEARN, AND SUCCEED - ONE BOOK AT A TIME. THANKS TO THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF MASONS THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA. THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE TWO ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE GIFT THAT CAME ALONG WITH IT, HAS ALLOWED FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE RAISING A READER PROGRAM INTO PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOMS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ITS HISTORY. THE MASONIC PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM HELPED TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE CHILD LITERACY, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND INSPIRE A NEW GENERATION OF CALIFORNIA'S CHILDREN TO READ, LEARN AND SUCCEED.


ANNUAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP HELPS MAKE THE DREAM OF COLLEGE A REALITY FOR HUNDREDS OF TOMORROW'S LEADERS. SINCE 1970 MORE THAN 2,500 STUDENTS HAVE BEEN ASSISTED WITH SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS RANGING FROM $10,000 TO $20,000 PER STUDENT OVER FOUR YEARS.


OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE: 1. MANAGEMENT OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND CHARITIES, INCLUDING FUND MANAGEMENT, APPLICATION PROCESSING AND CHECK DISTRIBUTION2. OVERSIGHT AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO MORE THAN 350 LOCAL MASONIC LODGES TO ENGAGE THEIR COMMUNITIES IN COMMUNITY SERVICE, SCHOOL SUPPORT AND PUBLIC SERVICE3. A SPONSOR OF THE ANNUAL CALIFORNIA TEACHERS OF THE YEAR PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION PAYS TRIBUTE TO EXTRAORDINARY EDUCATORS EACH YEAR4. ANNUAL LEADERSHIP GRANT TO MASONIC YOUTHS TO SUPPORT THEIR LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS5. GRANT TO CALIFORNIA MASONIC TEMPLE FOR THE PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF MASONIC BUILDINGS AND ARTIFACTS6. UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM FUNDS A SCHOLARLY PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE MASONIC FOUNDATION AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES TO ADVANCE THE STUDY AND UNDERSTANDING OF FREEMASONRY.7. MASONIC EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING (MELT) DEVELOPS FUTURE MASONIC LEADERS AND ENRICHES MASONIC EDUCATION THROUGH SPONSORSHIP OF THE WARDENS LEADERSHIP RETREATS, LODGE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND ENHANCED EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION UNDERWRITES A GREAT PORTION OF THE PROGRAM EXPENSES EACH YEAR.8. MASONS FOR MITTS - THROUGH MASONS4MITTS, THE CALIFORNIA MASONIC FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH POPULAR BASEBALL TEAMS TO HELP UNDERSERVED YOUTH. EACH BASEBALL SEASON, TEAMS OF LODGES FACE OFF IN FRIENDLY COMPETITION TO PURCHASE BASEBALL MITTS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED. EACH MITT IS EMBOSSED WITH THE MASONS OF CALIFORNIA LOGO. OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS, THE MASONS OF CALIFORNIA HAVE PROVIDED MORE THAN $1,000,000 IN GIFTS TO SUPPORT UNDER-RESOURCED YOUTH. 9. MASONIC PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE HISTORIC ROLE MASONS HAVE PLAYED IN SUPPORTING PUBLIC EDUCATION, INCLUDING PRIMARY PROGRAM FOR PRIORITIES OF THE FOUNDATION.


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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$1,428,646
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,428,646
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $700,304
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $2,559,710
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,696,928

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, California Masonic Foundation has awarded $1,953,558 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

MASONIC HOMES OF CALIFORNIA

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San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: DISTRESSED WORTHY BROTHER RELIEF FUND

$935,022

Milpitas, CA

PURPOSE: TO IMPROVE CHILD LITERACY, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND INSPIRE A NEW GENERATION OF CALIFORNIAS CHILDREN TO READ, LEARN AND SUCCEED.

$512,000

MASONIC HOMES OF CALIFORNIA

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San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: LETS WRITE THE FUTURE - ADVANCE CARE

$240,900

GRAND LODGE OF CALIFORNIA

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San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENRICHMENT OF EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS AMONG MASTER MASONS

$131,709

CALIFORNIA MASONIC MEMORIAL TEMPLE

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San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$103,927

GRAND LODGE OF CALIFORNIA

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San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: 172TH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION GRANT FOR GALA

$20,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that California Masonic Foundation has recieved totaling $132,542.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Free & Accepted Masons Of California

Oceanside, CA

PURPOSE: Lets Write the Future Campaign

$36,580
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT

$26,100
Free & Accepted Masons Of California

Alhambra, CA

PURPOSE: Lets Write the Future Campaign

$25,000
Doan Fam Tr

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS

$15,850
Free & Accepted Masons Of California

Petaluma, CA

PURPOSE: Lets Write Future Campaign

$6,500
San Jose Scottish Rite Foundation

San Jose, CA

PURPOSE: GRAND MASTER'S PROJECT

$6,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$18,766,888
Earnings$4,806,020
Net Contributions$450
Other Expense$549,431
Grants$386,335
Ending Balance$22,637,592

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