Nonprofit · EIN 36-2130314
ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER
Tax-exempt · BLOOMINGTON, IL 61702
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $131,724 | $81,061 | $50,663 | $825,240 | $0 | $825,240 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $132,647 | $89,956 | $42,691 | $748,078 | $0 | $748,078 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $115,553 | $76,080 | $39,473 | $693,447 | $0 | $693,447 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $870
- Program service revenue
- $91,787
- Investment income
- $38,927
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $140
- Other revenue
- $140
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,435
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $86
- Occupancy
- $1,200
- Travel
- $4,847
- Program services (functional)
- $81,061
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $748,078
- Total assets, end of year
- $825,240
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $825,240
- Publicly traded securities
- $770,706
- Gross receipts
- $131,724
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 3,080
- Year formed
- 1853
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lance J Welter | Grand High Priest (President) Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Tracy W Harris | Deputy Grand High Priest (Vice-President) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| David A Morris | Grand King (Director) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| S Jeffrey Baine | Grand Scribe (Director) Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Christopher J Hathaway | Grand Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Barry D Weer | Grand Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Isaac J Orr | Grand Captain of the Host (Director) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Martin K Kwilosz | Grand Principal Sojourner (Director) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Steven F Devries | Grand Royal Arch Captain (Director) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan W Irby | Grand High Priest (President) Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Danny L Gaddis Jr | Deputy Grand High Priest (Vice-President) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Lance J Welter | Grand Scribe (Director) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Christopher J Hathaway | Grand Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Barry D Weer | Grand Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Tracy W Harris | Grand Captain of the Host (Director) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| David A Morris | Grand Principal Sojourner (Director) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| S Jeffrey Baine | Grand Royal Arch Captain (Director) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Isaac J Orr | Principal Sojourner (Director) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles R Robertson | Grand High Priest (President) Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Ryan W Irby | Deputy Grand High Priest (Vice-President) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Danny L Gaddis | Grand Scribe (Director) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jerald H Starks | Grand Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Barry D Weer | Grand Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Lance J Welter | Grand Captain of the Host (Director) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Tracy W Harris | Grand Principal Sojourner (Director) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| David A Morris | Grand Royal Arch Captain (Director) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| S Jeffrey Baine | Director Officer | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 3695, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61702-3695
- In care of
- % BARRY D WEER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- 724A Fieldcrest Drive, South Elgin IL 60177
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Barry D Weer, 302 E Jefferson Street, PO Box 3695, Bloomington, IL 617023695
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Dale Corrice, 724A Fieldcrest Drive, South Elgin IL 60177
- Signed the 990
- Barry Weer, Executive Secretary
- Phone
- (309) 838-0230
- Website
- http://ram-il.org/
Mission
Domestic Fraternal Organization. Strengthen the Masonic way of life; preserve the traditions and Masonic heritage in Illinois as represented by the Royal Arch Chapter.
Program accomplishments
- Perserve the traditions and Masonic heritage in Illinois as represented by the Royal Arch Chapter.Expenses $4,995 · revenue $38,927
- To support the subordinate chapters in Illinois through relevant educational and inspirational programs and activities; furthering York Rite Freemasonry as taught through the Royal Arch Degree.Expenses $52,966 · revenue $41,123
- To sustain the principles of Freemasonry and strengthen individual character and the Masonic way of life through our ritualistic work, educational programs, and fellowship opportunities.Expenses $23,100 · revenue $50,804
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-2130314
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary 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
- 1940
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 0023 (29 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $825,240
- Income (IRS master file)
- $131,724
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $131,724 | $81,061 | $825,240 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $132,647 | $89,956 | $748,078 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $115,553 | $76,080 | $693,447 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $137,914 | $96,101 | $664,204 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Dale Corrice | June 30, 2015 | ≤ $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 36-2130314).
Questions about ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER
- What is the EIN of ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER is 36-2130314.
- Is ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1940.
- Are donations to ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER 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 ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER 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 ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Barry D Weer.
- Who are the officers and directors of ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $131,724, expenses of $81,061 and total assets of $825,240 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (29)
- ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS EIN 23-7519494 · MORRIS, IL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS EIN 23-7519483 · NAPERVILLE, IL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS EIN 23-7519560 · VIRDEN, IL · last filed 990-N for 2024
- DEWITT CHAPTER NO 119 ROYAL ARCH MASONS EIN 23-7519552 · PETERSBURG, IL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS EIN 36-1710168 · CHICAGO RIDGE, IL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS EIN 23-7519514 · DIXON, IL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS EIN 23-7519479 · PEORIA HTS, IL · last filed 990-N for 2024
- ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS EIN 23-7519497 · MONMOUTH, IL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS EIN 23-7519491 · ROCKFORD, IL · last filed 990-N for 2023
- ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER EIN 37-0494163 · CLINTON, IL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS EIN 23-7519584 · COLLINSVILLE, IL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS EIN 23-7519595 · PALATINE, IL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS EIN 23-7519488 · DECATUR, IL · last filed 990-N for 2024
- ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS EIN 23-7519478 · QUINCY, IL · last filed 990-N for 2024
- ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS EIN 23-7519493 · BLOOMINGTON, IL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS EIN 23-7519492 · TREMONT, IL · last filed 990-N for 2024
- ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS EIN 81-3115476 · SAINT JOSEPH, IL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER EIN 23-7519596 · RIVERSIDE, IL · last filed 990-N for 2024
- ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS EIN 36-1710182 · GLENVIEW, IL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS EIN 23-7519576 · MURPHYSBORO, IL · last filed 990-N for 2025
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