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Nonprofit · EIN 04-2679796

MASTER WARDENS & MEMBERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MASONS IN MASS

Also known as AUBURN MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOC INC

Tax-exempt · AUBURN, MA 01501

Financials

$134K$71K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MASTER WARDENS & MEMBERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MASONS IN MASS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2024990$134,184$71,141$63,043$1,270,128$0$1,270,128
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$6,500
Investment income
$124,084
Other revenue
$3,600

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,600
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$3,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,000
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$775
Occupancy
$13,816
Depreciation
$16,888
Program services (functional)
$70,366
Management and general (functional)
$775

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,207,085
Total assets, end of year
$1,270,128
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,270,128
Land, buildings and equipment
$173,563
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,270,128
Gross receipts
$134,184
Employees
0
Volunteers
9
Year formed
1949
State of legal domicile
MA

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 for the year ended August 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARK E MAASSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$3,000
DANIEL BARTSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
ROBERT MURRAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
JAY JOHNSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
RUSSELL LOWETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROBERT LAJOIEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
TODD LEMONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
WINDSOR BIGELOW IIISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
BRIAN PELLICANODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
780 SOUTHBRIDGE ST, AUBURN, MA 01501-1320
In care of
% RUSSELL LOWE
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
RUSSELL E LOWE, 40 PROSPECT STREET, FITCHBURG, MA 01420
Signed the 990
RUSSELL E LOWE, TREASURER
Phone
(708) 557-7040
Return prepared by
BORGATTI HARRISON & CO

Mission

TO MAINTAIN ACCOMODATION AND PURPOSES OF THE MASONIC FRATERNITY, ORDER OF EASTERN STAR, ORDER OF RAINBOW GIRLS, AND ORDER OF DEMOLAY.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • A LODGE AND TEMPLE
    Expenses $64,766 · revenue $134,184
  • JOEL H. PROUTY LODGE OF MASONS A.F. & A.M SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AUBURN, MA HIGH SCHOOL OR BAYPATH VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL STUDENTS
    Expenses $3,000
  • CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
    Expenses $2,600

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026Not on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
04-2679796
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(10): Domestic fraternal society
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1954
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,270,128
Income (IRS master file)
$134,184

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2024$134,184$71,141$1,270,128XML
990August 2023$62,034$86,254$1,207,085IRS
990August 2022-$72,216$108,084$1,231,305IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS

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 04-2679796).

Questions about MASTER WARDENS & MEMBERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MASONS IN MASS

What is the EIN of MASTER WARDENS & MEMBERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MASONS IN MASS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MASTER WARDENS & MEMBERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MASONS IN MASS is 04-2679796.
Is MASTER WARDENS & MEMBERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MASONS IN MASS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(10) since 1954.
Are donations to MASTER WARDENS & MEMBERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MASONS IN MASS tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does MASTER WARDENS & MEMBERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MASONS IN MASS file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of MASTER WARDENS & MEMBERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MASONS IN MASS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MASTER WARDENS & MEMBERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MASONS IN MASS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2024.
Who is the principal officer of MASTER WARDENS & MEMBERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MASONS IN MASS?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2024 names RUSSELL E LOWE.
Who are the officers and directors of MASTER WARDENS & MEMBERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MASONS IN MASS?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,000 (MARK E MAASS, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does MASTER WARDENS & MEMBERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MASONS IN MASS have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $134,184, expenses of $71,141 and total assets of $1,270,128 at year end.

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