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Nonprofit · EIN 31-6053068

FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF OHIO

Also known as 2 NOVA CAESAREA HARMONY LODGE

Tax-exempt · MIAMITOWN, OH 45041

Financials

$49K$121K2022$65K$107K2023$52K$92K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF OHIO by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$51,508$91,841-$40,333$2,483,072$128,772$2,354,300
September 30, 2024990$64,840$106,608-$41,768$2,533,400$145,920$2,387,480
September 30, 2023990$49,214$120,776-$71,562$2,437,435$162,285$2,275,150
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,939
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$48,569
Net gain from sales of assets
$12,170
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$10,800
Other salaries and wages
$400
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$11,200
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,500
Depreciation
$5,291
Program services (functional)
$91,841

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,533,400
Total assets, end of year
$2,483,072
Total liabilities, end of year
$128,772
Net assets, end of year
$2,354,300
Land, buildings and equipment
$422,939
Publicly traded securities
$1,856,161
Gross receipts
$319,939
Employees
0
Year formed
1904
State of legal domicile
OH

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GARY OESTREICHERTYLER
Officer
1$4,200
LARRY BONHAUSSECRETARY
Officer
2$3,600
BRADLEY DAYTREASURER
Officer
1$3,000
ROBERT BRAUNTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK JOHNSONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
FRED GAVIGLIATRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID KELLYWORSHIPFUL MASTER
Officer
40$0
FRED GAVIGLIASENIOR WARDEN BLDG SPR
Officer
40$0
MICHAEL KELLYJUNIOR WARDEN
Officer
1$0
FRED GAVIGLIACOMMITTEE
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LARRY BONHAUSSECRETARY
Officer
2$3,600
DAVE HOWETREASURER
Officer
1$3,600
ROBERT BRAUNTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID JONESTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
GARY COXTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID KELLYWORSHIPFUL MASTER
Officer
40$0
FRED GAVIGLIASENIOR WARDEN BLDG SPR
Officer
40$0
AUTHUR CHATFIELDJUNIOR WARDEN
Officer
1$0
JEREMIE THEILMANTYLER
Officer
1$0
MICHAEL HOGECOMMITTEE
Officer
1$0
BEN BEATYTREASURER/ PART YR
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LARRY BONHAUSSECRETARY
Officer
2$3,600
DAVE HOWETREASURER
Officer
1$3,600
JEREMIE THEILMANTYLER
Officer
1$350
ROBERT BRAUNTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID JONESTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
GARY COXTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID KELLYWORSHIPFUL MASTER
Officer
40$0
FRED GAVIGLIASENIOR WARDEN BLDG SPR
Officer
40$0
AUTHUR CHATFIELDJUNIOR WARDEN
Officer
1$0
MICHAEL HOGECOMMITTEE
Officer
1$0
BEN BEATYTREASURER/ PART YR
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2, MIAMITOWN, OH 45041-0002
In care of
% JASON FREEMAN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
David Kelly, 8021 Harrison Avenue PO Box 2, Miamitown, OH 45041
Signed the 990
David Kelly, WORSHIPFUL MASTER
Phone
(513) 254-7558
Return prepared by
Mary Troha CPA

Mission

Nova Caesarea Harmony Lodge No. 2 is a fraternal association dedicated to making good men better. Our most significant activities are devoted to self-development of members, works of charity and time spent in fellowship

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Fraternal Organization that provides a meeting facility for Masonic activities and program for Masons and their families. The meeting facility is also used by other Masonic organizations.
    Expenses $78,641 · revenue $51,508
  • College Scholarship Program for Masonic families and members of the lodge. The lodge provides ten scholarships of 1,900.
    Expenses $13,200

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-6053068
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(10): Domestic fraternal society
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1972
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,483,072
Income (IRS master file)
$319,939

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$51,508$91,841$2,483,072XML
990September 2024$64,840$106,608$2,533,400XML
990September 2023$49,214$120,776$2,437,435XML
990September 2022–––IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 31-6053068).

Questions about FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF OHIO

What is the EIN of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF OHIO?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF OHIO is 31-6053068.
Is FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF OHIO tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(10) since 1972.
Are donations to FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF OHIO tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF OHIO 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 FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF OHIO due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF OHIO last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF OHIO?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names David Kelly.
Who are the officers and directors of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF OHIO?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $4,200 (GARY OESTREICHER, TYLER).
How much revenue does FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF OHIO have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $51,508, expenses of $91,841 and total assets of $2,483,072 at year end.

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