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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7164077

ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF ILLINOIS

Also known as 104 LEWISTOWN LODGE

Tax-exempt · LEWISTOWN, IL 61542

Financials

$213K$13K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF ILLINOIS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$212,964$12,688$200,276$204,045$0$204,045
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$210,200
Program service revenue
$2,553
Investment income
$211
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$150
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,000
Occupancy
$3,227

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,769
Total assets, end of year
$204,045
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$204,045
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,140
Net assets without donor restrictions
$204,045
Gross receipts
$212,964
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Year formed
1851
State of legal domicile
IL

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 / weekCompensation
ED HOWARDMASTER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SAM MORANSENIOR WARDEN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RANDY ARNETTJUNIOR WARDEN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DARREN WINKLERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SAM SWICKARDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
136 N ADAMS ST, LEWISTOWN, IL 61542-1401
In care of
% SAMUEL C SWICKARD SECRETARY
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
3731 Wabash Ave, Springfield IL 62711
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
DARREN WINKLER, 136 N ADAMS STREET, LEWISTOWN, IL 61542
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Darren Winkler, 3731 Wabash Ave, Springfield IL 62711
Signed the 990
DARREN WINKLER, SECRETARY
Phone
(309) 202-2768
Return prepared by
ECK SCHAFER & PUNKE LLP

Mission

SUPPORT FREEMASONRY

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MANAGE AND SUPPORT FREEMASONRY

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7164077
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Exempt since
1940
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$204,045
Income (IRS master file)
$212,964

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$212,964$12,688$204,045XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Darren Winkler
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Darren Winkler
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Samuel Swickard
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Samuel Swickard
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Sam Swickard
December 31, 2019≤ $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 23-7164077).

Questions about ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF ILLINOIS

What is the EIN of ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF ILLINOIS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF ILLINOIS is 23-7164077.
Is ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF ILLINOIS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1940.
Which annual return does ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF ILLINOIS 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 ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF ILLINOIS 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 ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF ILLINOIS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF ILLINOIS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DARREN WINKLER.
Who are the officers and directors of ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF ILLINOIS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF ILLINOIS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $212,964, expenses of $12,688 and total assets of $204,045 at year end.

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