Free & Accepted Masons Of California
- Assets
- $4.3m
- Revenue
- $643.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Eureka, CA
- Founding
- 11/1940
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 94-0487751
Organization Overview
Free & Accepted Masons Of California, operating under the name Humboldt Masonic Lodge 79, is located in Eureka, CA. The organization was established in 1940. 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. As of 12/2023, Humboldt Masonic Lodge 79 employed 2 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Humboldt Masonic Lodge 79 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 12/2023, Humboldt Masonic Lodge 79 generated $643.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (3.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $109.4k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MASONRY IS THE WORLD'S FIRST AND LARGEST FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION. IT IS A BODY OF KNOWLEDGE AND A SYSTEM OF ETHICS BASED ON THE BELIEF THAT EACH MAN HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO IMPROVE HIMSELF WHILE BEING DEVOTED TO HIS FAMILY, FAITH, COUNTRY AND FRATERNITY. AS MASONS, WE LEAD BY EXAMPLE, GIVE BACK TO OUR COMMUNITIES, AND SUPPORT NUMEROUS MASONIC PHILANTROPHIES. WE INVEST IN OUR CHILDREN, OUR NEIGHBORHOODS, AND OUR FUTURE. OUR MISSION IS GUIDED BY THE ENDURING AND RELEVANT TENANTS OF OUR FRATERNITY--BROTHERLY LOVE, RELIEF AND TRUTH--AND OUR CORE VALUES, WHICH INCLUDE ETHICS, TOLERANCE, PERSONAL GROWTH, PHILATHROPY, FAMILY AND FREEDOM. WE APPLY MASONIC PRINCIPLES IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP AMD COMMUNITIES THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT TOUCH THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS EACH YEAR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ONE OF OUR CORE VALUES DEALS WITH FAMILY. WE STRIVE TO BE BETTER SPOUSES, PARENTS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROTECTING THE WELL-BEING OF MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY ARE IN NEED. WE INVESTED 4,000 IN MASONIC YOUTH ORDERS. 10,015 IN ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN A TIME OF NEED. 24,995 WAS SPENT ON PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES OF MEMBERS AND WIDOWS OF FORMER MEMBERS.
ONE OF OUR CORE VALUES DEALS WITH PHILANTROPY. WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH CHARITABLE GIVING, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND VOLUNTEERISM. WE PROVIDED 5,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. WE GAVE 7,442 TO THOSE IN NEED AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
ONE OF OUR CORE VALUES DEALS WITH PERSONAL GROWTH. WE BELIEVE THAT OUR CONTINUOUS PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE, ETHICS, SPIRITUALITY, AND LEADERSHIP BRINGS MORE MEANING TO OUR LIVES AND HELPS TO MAKE US BETTER CITIZENS. WE INITIATED NEW MEMBERS AND PUT ON MASONIC DEGREES FOR THESE NEW MEMBERS DURING THE YEAR. OUR PRIMARY OFFICERS ATTENDED CALIFORNIA GRAND LODGE COMMUNICATION. ALL OF OUR OFFICERS PARTICIPATED IN DISTRICT SCHOOLS OF INSTRUCTION MEETINGS. OUR LEADERSHIP PARTICIPATED IN VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL RETREATS AND OTHER TRAININGS. AS A RESULT OF THESE EFFORTS, WE ARE BETTER ABLE TO LEAD AND MAKE POSITIVE CONTRIBUTIONS IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William J Lambo Secretary | Officer | 16 | $9,600 |
Davin J Bowerman 24 Sr Warden | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
James B Briggs 23 Master/tr | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Joseph J Glass 24 Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Derek K Hilson 23 Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Job D Johnson Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $17,973 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $170,000 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $653 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $188,626 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,568 |
| Investment income | $447,984 |
| 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 | $643,178 |
| 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. | $9,600 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,600 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $519 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $986 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,490 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,840 |
| Office expenses | $7,961 |
| Information technology | $3,722 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,000 |
| Travel | $5,660 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $35,781 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $7,544 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $9,087 |
| Total functional expenses | $109,365 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $35,660 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,286,744 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,322,404 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $4,322,404 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,322,404 |