Masonic Service Association Education Department
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $710.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- Founding
- 05/1937
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 53-0204605
Organization Overview
Masonic Service Association Education Department is located in Cedar Rapids, IA. The organization was established in 1937. According to its NTEE Classification (S82) the organization is classified as: Mens Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Masonic Service Association Education Department 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 12/2023, Masonic Service Association Education Department generated $710.6k 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 (15.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $508.1k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (17.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Masonic Service Association Education Department has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $4,266,908. 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
SERVICE OF MANKIND THROUGH EDUCATION AND ENLIGHTENMENT, FINANCIAL RELIEF AND MASONIC VISITATION, MINISTERING TO, COMFORTING, AND RELIEVING THE MEMBERS OF THE FRATERNITY AND THEIR DEPENDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DISASTER RELIEF FUND - WHEN REQUESTED BY A U.S. OR INTERNATIONAL MASONIC GRAND LODGE, THE MSA WILL ISSUE A DISASTER APPEAL FOLLOWING A SPECIFIC NATURAL DISASTER. ALL DONATIONS RECEIVED ARE DISTRIBUTED TO THE GRAND LODGE FOR LOCAL DISASTER RELIEF DISTRIBUTION. MSA HAS BEEN CONDUCTING THIS PROGRAM SINCE 1923 AND HAS DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN $10 MILLION IN AID. THE SUMMARY OF GROSS ACCOUNT OF RELIEF SINCE 1923 IS AVAILABLE ON MSA'S WEBPAGE.
HOSPITAL VISITATION - MSA ADMINISTERS A PROGRAM OF CERTIFIED VOLUNTEERS WHO VISIT AND ASSIST AT VA MEDICAL CENTERS AND STATE VETERANS HOSPITALS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. THE PROGRAM OPERATES UNDER THE U.S. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION VOLUNTEER SERVICES OVERSIGHT, AND PROVIDES MORE THAN 100,000 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES ANNUALLY. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY DONATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE MASONIC FRATERNITY. DONATIONS ARE USED TO REIMBURSE VOLUNTEERS FOR EXPENSES, FUND EVENTS FOR VETERANS, AND PROVIDE COMFORT ITEMS FOR VETERANS.
EDUCATION / PUBLICATIONS - INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ITEMS, INCLUDING NEWSLETTERS, BOOKS, BROCHURES, DIGESTS, AND OTHER MATERIALS FOR THE USE IN THE NON-PROFIT MASONIC COMMUNITY, HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED BY MSA SINCE THE ORIGINATION OF THE ORGANIZATION IN 1919. MSA CONTINUES ITS EXPANSION OF ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS TO INCREASE THE OUTREACH OF ITS MASONIC MATERIALS. THE MSA WEBSITE - WWW.MSANA.COM - HAS BEEN IMPROVED AND THE ONLINE STORE IS GAINING USAGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Earl J Washburn Executive Commissioner | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
James H Kendall Executive Commissioner | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Clayton J Borne III Executive Commissioner | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Barry D Weer Executive Secretary | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Lanny R Sander Executive Commission Chair | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Thomas Gamon IV Executive Commissioner | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $47,190 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $603,094 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $650,284 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $35,363 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $33,399 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$8,452 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $710,594 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $253,954 |
| 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. | $13,296 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $52,505 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,272 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $600 |
| Office expenses | $2,194 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $13,431 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,761 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $6,600 |
| All other expenses | $7,676 |
| Total functional expenses | $508,087 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $674,707 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $56,099 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,240,308 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,971,114 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,124,186 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $846,928 |
| 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 | $1,971,114 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Masonic Service Association Education Department has awarded $253,954 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
HAWAII MASONIC CHARITIES OF HAWAII PURPOSE: Disaster relief | $247,715 |
GRAND LODGE OF PUERTO RICO PURPOSE: Disaster relief | $6,239 |