Free & Accepted Masons Of Tennessee is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 1942. 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 a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Free & Accepted Masons Of Tennessee 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 12/2021, Free & Accepted Masons Of Tennessee generated $175.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $51.2k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE FREEMASONS IS TO PROMOTE A WAY OF LIFE THAT BINDS LIKE MINDED MEN IN A WORLDWIDE BROTHERHOOD THAT TRANSCENDS ALL RELIGIOUS, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL DIFFERENCES; BY TEACHING THE GREAT PRINCIPLES OF BROTHERLY LOVE, RELIEF AND TRUTH: AND, BY THE OUTWARD EXPRESSION OF THESE, THROUGH ITS FELLOWSHIP, ITS COMPASSION AND ITS CONCERN, TO FIND WAYS IN WHICH TO SERVE GOD, FAMILY, COUNTRY, NEIGHBORS AND SELF.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE MISSION OF THE FREEMASONS OF TENNESSEE IS TO ENGAGE AND INSPIRE GOOD MEN, WHO BELIEVE IN A SUPREME BEING, TO LIVE ACCORDING TO THE MASONIC TENETS OF BROTHERLY LOVE, RELIEF AND TRUTH.
FREEMASONRY IS A VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATION PROMOTING A WAY OF LIFE THAT BINDS MEN TOGETHER IN A WORLDWIDE BROTHERHOOD. IT TRANSCENDS ALL RELIGIOUS, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL DIFFERENCES IN ORDER TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGES IN TENNESSEE FREEMASONRY AND THE WORLD.
FREEMASONS CHAMPION THE LIBERTIES AND VALUES OUTLINED IN THE FOUNDING DOCUMENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. FREEMASONS STRIVE TO BE HONEST, TRUTHFUL AND RELIABLE, LIVING IN AN HONORABLE AND UPRIGHT MANNER. FREEMASONS EMBRACE DIVERSITY OF OPINION, RELIGIOUS, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL DIFFERENCES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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William Ran Boswell Secretary | Officer | $0 | |
Thomas Benford President | Officer | $0 | |
Elton Lee Wiseman Treasurer | Officer | $0 | |
Larry Doochin Vice Preside | Officer | $0 | |
Jim Cain Vice Preside | Officer | $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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,840 |
Investment income | $110,733 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $175,061 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
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 | $500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $12,393 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $21,130 |
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 | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,986 |
Insurance | $3,421 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $51,180 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $524,331 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $97,730 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $622,061 |
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 | $622,061 |
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 | $622,061 |
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