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Nonprofit · EIN 23-6407467

RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF THE MOST ANCIENT AND HONORABLE FRATERN

Also known as GL FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF PENN

Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107

Financials

$4.4M$3.2M2023$3.9M$2.9M2024$4.2M$3.8M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF THE MOST ANCIENT AND HONORABLE FRATERN by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$4,152,740$3,846,761$305,979$21,427,546$802,411$20,625,135
December 31, 2024990$3,943,628$2,867,848$1,075,780$19,922,242$331,066$19,591,176
December 31, 2023990$4,362,731$3,159,106$1,203,625$18,770,636$680,017$18,090,619
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$287,685
Program service revenue
$2,882,850
Investment income
$949,877
Net rental income
$1,500
Net gain from sales of assets
$568,832
Net income from fundraising events
$30,828
Other revenue
$32,328

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$744,128
Other salaries and wages
$794,034
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,853,637
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$37,759
Travel
$7,788
Depreciation
$19,597
Program services (functional)
$3,846,761

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$19,922,242
Total assets, end of year
$21,427,546
Total liabilities, end of year
$802,411
Net assets, end of year
$20,625,135
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,025,419
Net assets without donor restrictions
$16,890,605
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,734,530
Gross receipts
$4,169,339
Employees
14
Year formed
1731
State of legal domicile
PA

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARK A HAINESR.W.G.S.
Trustee or director, Officer
40$208,557$42,075
HARRY RUTTEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$202,471$41,024
ROBERT DUNKLEI.S. SUPPORT
Highest-paid employee
40$150,444$22,032
PETER KRAUSGRAND SECRET
Highest-paid employee
40$107,737$46,896
LARRY A DERRR.W.G.M.
Trustee or director, Officer
20$145,000$0
ADAM C HEESER.W.G.T.
Trustee or director, Officer
20$50,000$0
PAUL J ROUPR.W.S.G.W.
Trustee or director, Officer
20$30,000$0
LYNN B BAKERR.W.J.G.W.
Trustee or director, Officer
20$25,000$0
ROBERT D BRINKR.W.D.G.M.
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARK A HAINESR.W.G.S.
Trustee or director, Officer
40$205,401$39,276
HARRY RUTTEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$199,413$37,899
ROBERT DUNKLEI.S. SUPPORT
Highest-paid employee
–$146,165$20,812
LARRY A DERRR.W.G.M.
Trustee or director, Officer
20$145,000$0
ADAM C HEESER.W.G.T.
Trustee or director, Officer
20$50,000$0
PAUL J ROUPR.W.S.G.W.
Trustee or director, Officer
20$30,000$0
LYNN B BAKERR.W.J.G.W
Trustee or director, Officer
20$25,000$0
ROBERT D BRINKR.W.D.G.M.
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARK A HAINESR.W.G.S.
Trustee or director, Officer
40$201,669$37,113
HARRY RUTTEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$195,782$34,946
ROBERT DUNKLEI.S. SUPPORT
Highest-paid employee
40$143,156$19,696
JEFFREY M WONDERLINGR.W.G.M.
Trustee or director, Officer
20$145,001$0
LARRY A DERRR.W.D.G.M.
Trustee or director, Officer
20$50,000$0
ADAM C HEESER.W.G.T.
Trustee or director, Officer
20$50,000$0
ROBERT D BRINKR.W.S.G.W.
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0
PAUL J ROUPR.W.J.G.W.
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1 N BROAD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107-2520
In care of
% MASONIC TEMPLE
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
361 Chestnut Street, MIFFLINBURG PA 17844
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ROBERT D BRINK RWGM, ONE NORTH BROAD STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 191072598
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Dennis Mack, 1245 Dice Road, MIFFLINBURG PA 17844
Signed the 990
ROBERT D BRINK, R.W.D.G.M.
Phone
(215) 988-1900
Return prepared by
SMITH ELLIOTT KEARNS & COMPANY LLC

Mission

THE GRAND LODGE ACTS AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASONS AND PROMOTES MASONIC CULTURE AND LAW AND FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CHARITABLE PROJECTS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - THE GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA OVERSEES 344 SUBORDINATE MASONIC LODGES WITH APPROXIMATELY 65,000 MEMBERS. THE GRAND LODGE PROVIDES PROGRAMS, EDUCATION, TRAINING, RESOURCES, COMMUNICATION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE LODGES, THEIR OFFICERS, AND INDIVIDUAL MASONS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND SUPPORT, INSURANCE COVERAGE AND AN INVESTMENT PROGRAM FOR LODGES, CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS FOR LODGE OFFICERS, MASONIC EDUCATION FOR MEMBERS, FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN NEED, AND NUMEROUS OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. MASONIC CHARITY - THE GRAND LODGE OVERSEES A SYSTEM OF CHARITIES IN PENNSYLVANIA THAT EXEMPLIFIES THE VALUES OF THE MASONIC FRATERNITY, INCLUDING THE MASONIC VILLAGES; THE MASONIC TEMPLE, LIBRARY AND MUSEUM; THE MASONIC YOUTH FOUNDATION; THE MASONIC CHILDREN'S HOME; AND THE MASONIC BLOOD + ORGAN DONOR PROGRAM. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - THE GRAND LODGE ENCOURAGES, PROMOTES, AND FACILITATES THE PRACTICE OF MASONIC VIRTUES AMONG ITS 344 SUBORDINATE LODGES AND MORE THAN 65,000 MEMBERS, RESULTING IN GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, KINDNESS, AND CHARITY. ONE CHARITABLE PROGRAM, "HELP FOR OUR HEROES", PROVIDES BABY SHOWERS FOR ACTIVE MILITARY FAMILIES THROUGH A VAST VOLUNTEER NETWORK. IN 2025, THE GRAND LODGE HELD THREE MILITARY BABY SHOWERS WHICH PROVIDED 157 EXPECTANT FAMILIES WITH EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION, GIFTS, NECESSITIES, AND SUPPLIES FOR THEIR BABY'S FIRST YEAR. PATRIOTIC IN PRINCIPLE, THE GRAND LODGE HAS PREPARED TO CELEBRATE THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY PARTNERING WITH AMERICA250PA TO PLANT AT LEAST ONE "LIBERTY TREE" IN EVERY COUNTY IN PENNSYLVANIA. THE GRAND LODGE PLANNED AND COORDINATED STATEWIDE ACTIVITIES AND COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE NATION'S ANNIVERSARY IN 2026.
    Expenses $3,846,761 · grants $2,000 · revenue $2,882,850

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-6407467
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(10): Domestic fraternal society
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Group exemption; Fraternal lodge, deductible only for charitable purposes
Exempt since
1941
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
0372 (311 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$21,427,546
Income (IRS master file)
$4,169,339

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Dennis Mack
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2025$4,152,740$3,846,761$21,427,546XML
990December 2024$3,943,628$2,867,848$19,922,242XML
990December 2023$4,362,731$3,159,106$18,770,636XML
990December 2022$4,217,205$2,117,643$16,300,761IRS
990December 2021$3,444,946$2,266,233$16,570,261IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––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 23-6407467).

Questions about RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF THE MOST ANCIENT AND HONORABLE FRATERN

What is the EIN of RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF THE MOST ANCIENT AND HONORABLE FRATERN?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF THE MOST ANCIENT AND HONORABLE FRATERN is 23-6407467.
Is RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF THE MOST ANCIENT AND HONORABLE FRATERN tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(10) since 1941.
Are donations to RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF THE MOST ANCIENT AND HONORABLE FRATERN tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Group exemption; Fraternal lodge, deductible only for charitable purposes).
Which annual return does RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF THE MOST ANCIENT AND HONORABLE FRATERN 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 RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF THE MOST ANCIENT AND HONORABLE FRATERN due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF THE MOST ANCIENT AND HONORABLE FRATERN last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF THE MOST ANCIENT AND HONORABLE FRATERN?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ROBERT D BRINK RWGM.
Who are the officers and directors of RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF THE MOST ANCIENT AND HONORABLE FRATERN?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $208,557 (MARK A HAINES, R.W.G.S.).
How much revenue does RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF THE MOST ANCIENT AND HONORABLE FRATERN have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,152,740, expenses of $3,846,761 and total assets of $21,427,546 at year end.

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