Nonprofit · EIN 02-0104259
FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Also known as 39 RISING SUN LODGE, Rising Star Masonic Lodge #47
Tax-exempt · NASHUA, NH 03060
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $23,188 | $22,274 | $914 | $266,460 | – | $266,460 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $33,274 | $30,201 | $3,073 | $254,560 | $0 | $254,560 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,962
- Investment income
- $2,569
- Other revenue
- $4,657
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $8,729
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,480
- Occupancy
- $6,000
- Other expenses
- $6,065
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $254,560
- Total assets, end of year
- $266,460
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $266,460
- Cash, savings and investments
- $266,460
- Gross receipts
- $23,188
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT NOLET | SR Warden | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHEN K BAHSLER | Assoc Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| ERIC THYNG | JR WARDEN | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN C WOODROW | MASTER | 0 | $0 |
| KEVIN BAILEY | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN FOOSE | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN K BAHSLER | Assoc Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ROBERT NOLET | SR Warden Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC THYNG | JR WARDEN Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN C WOODROW | MASTER Officer | 0 | $0 |
| KEVIN BAILEY | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN FOOSE | SECRETARY Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 196 MAIN ST STE 18, NASHUA, NH 03060-2914
- In care of
- % STEPHEN K BAHSLER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- 273 Portsmouth Ave, Stratham NH 03885
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- Peter Masterson, 273 Portsmouth Ave, Stratham NH 03885
- Signed the 990-EZ
- STEPHEN K BAHSLER, Associate Treasurer
- Phone
- (603) 821-5196
- Website
- risingsun39.org
Mission
TO PROMOTE THE HIGH IDEALS AND MORAL STANDARDS OF FREEMASONRY
Program accomplishments
- The Lodge provides financial and other assistance to members and others in need.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 02-0104259
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
- Exempt since
- 1940
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Group exemption
- 0085: FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE GRAND LODGE
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $266,460
- Income (IRS master file)
- $23,188
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $23,188 | $22,274 | $266,460 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $33,274 | $30,201 | $254,560 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $31,834 | $39,640 | $238,287 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: Peter Masterson | December 31, 2010 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 02-0104259).
Questions about FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
- What is the EIN of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE is 02-0104259.
- Is FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1940.
- Which annual return does FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE?
- The 990-N for 2010 names Peter Masterson.
- Who are the officers and directors of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $23,188, expenses of $22,274 and total assets of $266,460 at year end.
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