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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7154791

ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF CONNECTICUT

Also known as 8 AMERICA-ST JOHNS LODGE

Tax-exempt · STRATFORD, CT 06614

Financials

$36K$43K2022
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF CONNECTICUT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
October 31, 2023990$35,666$42,609-$6,943$365,735$0$365,735
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$803
Program service revenue
$20,023
Investment income
$14,709
Net gain from sales of assets
$5,435
Other revenue
$131

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,350
Occupancy
$8,800
Depreciation
$449

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$376,701
Total assets, end of year
$365,735
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$365,735
Land, buildings and equipment
$11,663
Publicly traded securities
$342,609
Gross receipts
$267,262
Employees
0
Volunteers
8
Year formed
1766
State of legal domicile
CT

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 October 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN SHEFFLERWORSHIPFUL MASTER
Officer
5$0
DEAN E BUZZELLSENIOR WARDEN
Officer
5$0
VINCENT A DIAZJUNIOR WARDEN
Officer
5$0
RICHARD A KASSAYTREASURER
Officer
5$0
SCOTT W GLEASONSECRETARY
Officer
8$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3960 MAIN ST, STRATFORD, CT 06614-3549
In care of
% SCOTT W GLEASON
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
3960 Main Street, Stratford CT 06614
Principal officer (990 for 2022)
SCOTT W GLEASON, 3960 MAIN STREET, STRATFORD, CT 06614
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Gavin B Forrester III, 3960 Main Street, Stratford CT 06614
Signed the 990
SCOTT W GLEASON, SECRETARY
Phone
(203) 257-9657
Return prepared by
BEERS HAMERMAN COHEN & BURGER PC

Mission

TO PROVIDE FUNDS AND SERVICES TO THE MASONIC HOME AND HOSPITAL, PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO AREA SCHOOLS AND TO PROMOTE BROTHERHOOD AMONGST THE MEMBERS.

990 for the year ended October 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE FUNDS AND SERVICES TO THE MASONIC HOME AND HOSPITAL.
    Expenses $9,825
  • PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO AREA SCHOOLS.
    Expenses $500
  • PROMOTE BROTHERHOOD AMONGST THE MEMBERS.
    Expenses $2,524

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025October 31, 2026March 15, 2027Not due yet
2024October 31, 2025March 16, 2026990-N on file
2023October 31, 2024March 17, 2025990-N on file

File the 2025 990-N for ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF CONNECTICUT

Due March 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
23-7154791
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Exempt since
1943
Accounting year ends
October
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2024
Officer: Gavin B Forrester III
October 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Gavin Forrester
October 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990October 2023$35,666$42,609$365,735XML
990-EZOctober 2022–––IRS
990-EZOctober 2021–––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 23-7154791).

Questions about ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF CONNECTICUT

What is the EIN of ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF CONNECTICUT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF CONNECTICUT is 23-7154791.
Is ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF CONNECTICUT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1943.
Which annual return does ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF CONNECTICUT file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF CONNECTICUT due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF CONNECTICUT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2024 for the year ended October 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF CONNECTICUT?
The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2023 names SCOTT W GLEASON.
Who are the officers and directors of ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF CONNECTICUT?
The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2023 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF CONNECTICUT have?
On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $35,666, expenses of $42,609 and total assets of $365,735 at year end.

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