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Nonprofit · EIN 59-0246708

ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF FLORIDA

Also known as GRAND CHAPTER

Tax-exempt · TAMPA, FL 33681

Financials

$72K$50K2023$81K$49K2024$94K$57K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF FLORIDA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2026990$93,767$57,251$36,516$1,556,406$0$1,556,406
May 31, 2025990$80,758$49,079$31,679$1,313,251$0$1,313,251
May 31, 2024990$71,569$50,489$21,080$1,195,408$0$1,195,408
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$30,323
Membership dues
$30,323
Program service revenue
$500
Investment income
$52,077
Other revenue
$10,867

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,500
Program services (functional)
$1,900

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,313,251
Total assets, end of year
$1,556,406
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,556,406
Publicly traded securities
$1,511,339
Gross receipts
$93,767
Employees
0
Volunteers
250
Year formed
1953
State of legal domicile
FL

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 May 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jeffrey T SkletGrand Scribe
Officer
15$0
Garry M PaxinosGrand King
Officer
15$0
Charles G Harper IIGrand High Priest
Officer
15$0
Robert C St John JrGrand Treasurer
Officer
20$0
Larry GillespieGrand Secretary
Officer
30$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2025: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Corey D KosciuszkoGrand High Priest
Officer
15$0
Garry M PaxinosGrand Scribe
Officer
15$0
Charles G Harper IIGrand King
Officer
15$0
Robert C St John JrGrand Treasurer
Officer
20$0
Larry GillespieGrand Secretary
Officer
30$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Henry A AdamsGrand High Priest
Officer
15$0
Charles G Harper IIGrand Scribe
Officer
15$0
Corey D KosciuszkoGrand King
Officer
15$0
Robert C St John JrGrand Treasurer
Officer
20$0
Carl E GilmoreGrand Secretary
Officer
30$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 13496, TAMPA, FL 33681-3496
In care of
% ROBERT C ST JOHN JR
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
PO Box 13496, Tampa FL 33681
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Garry M Paxinos, PO Box 13496, Tampa, FL 33681
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
L Edward Villiaume III, PO Box 13496, Tampa FL 33681
Signed the 990
Robert C St John JR, Grand Treasurer
Phone
(813) 837-8400

Mission

In addition to the statement in Part 1, the Grand Chapter supports various Masonic Youth organizations through financial aid, exemplification of good social and moral behavior, and recognition and development of future leaders.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • Donations to Masonic Youth Programs
    Expenses $900
  • Donation to Royal Arch Research Assistance
    Expenses $1,000 · revenue $500

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026990 on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-0246708
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(10): Domestic fraternal 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
1941
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
0376 (19 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,556,406
Income (IRS master file)
$93,767

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2026$93,767$57,251$1,556,406XML
990May 2025$80,758$49,079$1,313,251XML
990May 2024$71,569$50,489$1,195,408XML
990May 2023$73,880$43,418$1,061,180IRS
990May 2022$81,418$52,541$1,087,459IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: L Edward Villiaume III
May 31, 2017≤ $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 59-0246708).

Questions about ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF FLORIDA

What is the EIN of ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF FLORIDA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF FLORIDA is 59-0246708.
Is ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF FLORIDA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(10) since 1941.
Are donations to ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF FLORIDA 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 FLORIDA 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 FLORIDA due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending May 31, 2027) is due October 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF FLORIDA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2026.
Who is the principal officer of ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF FLORIDA?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 names Garry M Paxinos.
Who are the officers and directors of ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF FLORIDA?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF FLORIDA have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $93,767, expenses of $57,251 and total assets of $1,556,406 at year end.

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