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Nonprofit · EIN 53-0204605

MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Also known as CRAIG L DAVIS ADMIN

Tax-exempt · CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402

Financials

$711K$508K2023$932K$972K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION EDUCATION DEPARTMENT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$932,055$972,394-$40,339$1,973,873$0$1,973,873
December 31, 2023990$710,594$508,087$202,507$1,971,114$0$1,971,114
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$860,707
Membership dues
$46,371
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$84,735
Net gain from sales of assets
$45,523
Net income from sales of inventory
-$13,387
Other revenue
-$13,387

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$714,176
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$13,296
Other salaries and wages
$27,684
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$44,651
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$19,796
Occupancy
$15,873
Travel
$1,007
Program services (functional)
$914,758
Management and general (functional)
$45,558
Fundraising (functional)
$12,078

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,971,114
Total assets, end of year
$1,973,873
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,973,873
Publicly traded securities
$1,405,268
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,581,676
Net assets with donor restrictions
$392,197
Gross receipts
$1,165,278
Employees
3
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1919
State of legal domicile
MD

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Craig L DavisAdministrator
Officer
20$13,296
Earl J WashburnExecutive Commissioner
Trustee or director
1.5$0
James H KendallExecutive Commissioner
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Clayton J Borne IIIExecutive Commissioner
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Barry D WeerExecutive Secretary
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Lanny R SanderExecutive Commission Chair
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Thomas Gamon IVExecutive Commissioner
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Jess N RainesExecutive Commissioner
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Stuart A WrightExecutive Commissioner
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Marc C DavidExecutive Commissioner
Trustee or director
1.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Craig L DavisAdministrator
Officer
20$13,296
Earl J WashburnExecutive Commissioner
Trustee or director
1.5$0
James H KendallExecutive Commissioner
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Clayton J Borne IIIExecutive Commissioner
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Barry D WeerExecutive Secretary
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Lanny R SanderExecutive Commission Chair
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Thomas Gamon IVExecutive Commissioner
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Jess N RainesExecutive Commissioner
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Stuart A WrightExecutive Commissioner
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Marc C DavidExecutive Commissioner
Trustee or director
1.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
813 1ST AVE SE STE 357, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402-5001
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Craig L Davis PGM
Signed the 990
Craig L Davis PGM, Administrator
Phone
(319) 206-5411
Return prepared by
ChapinSandstrom LLC

Mission

The mission of the Association is the service of mankind through education and enlightenment, financial relief, Masonic visitation, ministering to, comforting, and relieving the members of the fraternity and their dependents.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Disaster Relief Fund - When requested by a U.S. or international Masonic Grand Lodge, The MSA will issue a Disaster Appeal following a specific natural disaster. All donations received are distributed to the Grand Lodge for local disaster relief distribution. MSA has been conducting this program since 1923 and has distributed more than $10 million in aid. The summary of gross account of relief since 1923 is available on MSA's webpage.
    Expenses $714,176 · grants $714,176
  • Hospital Visitation - MSA administers a program of certified volunteers who visit and assist at VA Medical Centers and state Veterans Hospitals throughout the United States. The program operates under the U.S. Veterans Administration Volunteer Services oversight, and provides more than 100,000 hours of volunteer services annually. This program is funded by donations from members of the Masonic fraternity. Donations are used to reimburse volunteers for expenses, fund events for veterans, and provide comfort items for veterans.
    Expenses $16,152
  • Education / Publications - Informational and educational items, including newsletters, books, brochures, digests, and other materials for the use in the non-profit Masonic Community, have been published by MSA since the origination of the organization in 1919. MSA continues its expansion of online communications to increase the outreach of its masonic materials. The MSA website - WWW.MSANA.COM - has been improved and the online store is gaining usage.
    Expenses $184,430

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
53-0204605
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1937
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,973,873
Income (IRS master file)
$1,165,278

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$932,055$972,394$1,973,873XML
990December 2023$710,594$508,087$1,971,114XML
990December 2022$655,934$777,285$1,700,395IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
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 53-0204605).

Questions about MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

What is the EIN of MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION EDUCATION DEPARTMENT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION EDUCATION DEPARTMENT is 53-0204605.
Is MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION EDUCATION DEPARTMENT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1937.
Are donations to MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION EDUCATION DEPARTMENT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 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 MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION EDUCATION DEPARTMENT due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION EDUCATION DEPARTMENT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION EDUCATION DEPARTMENT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Craig L Davis PGM.
Who are the officers and directors of MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION EDUCATION DEPARTMENT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $13,296 (Craig L Davis, Administrator).
How much revenue does MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION EDUCATION DEPARTMENT have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $932,055, expenses of $972,394 and total assets of $1,973,873 at year end.

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