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Nonprofit · EIN 74-0485630

GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS

Also known as THE GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS AF&AM

Tax-exempt · WACO, TX 76701

Financials

$2.2M$1.4M2023$2.5M$1.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,484,350$1,325,087$1,159,263$56,569,978$32,835,148$23,734,830
December 31, 2023990$2,235,068$1,368,511$866,557$52,293,851$30,668,543$21,625,308
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,090,037
Membership dues
$1,077,309
Program service revenue
$225,143
Investment income
$1,049,261
Royalties
$2,911
Net gain from sales of assets
$37,281
Net income from sales of inventory
$116,998
Other revenue
$119,909

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$87,044
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$70,417
Other salaries and wages
$219,819
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$317,136
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$658
Accounting fees
$73,355
Occupancy
$150,000
Program services (functional)
$585,170
Management and general (functional)
$739,917

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$52,293,851
Total assets, end of year
$56,569,978
Total liabilities, end of year
$32,835,148
Net assets, end of year
$23,734,830
Publicly traded securities
$55,942,061
Net assets without donor restrictions
$20,060,114
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,674,716
Gross receipts
$3,356,115
Employees
10
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1837
State of legal domicile
TX

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
BRAD BILLINGSGRAND SECRETARY
Officer
35$64,167
TOMMY F CHAPMANGRAND MASTER
Officer
1$0
RABORN LOVELESS READERDEPUTY GRAND MASTER
Officer
1$0
JIM RUMSEYGRAND SENIOR WARDEN
Officer
1$0
JUSTIN B DUTYGRAND JUNIOR WARDEN
Officer
1$0
RICHARD CHANEY TOWNSENDGRAND TREASURER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JUSTIN B DUTYGRAND SECRETARY
Officer
35$38,786
G CLAY SMITHGRAND MASTER
Officer
1$0
H BART HENDERSONDEPUTY GRAND MASTER
Officer
1$0
RABORN READERGRAND SENIOR WARDEN
Officer
1$0
JIM RUMSEYGRAND JUNIOR WARDEN
Officer
1$0
RICHARD C TOWNSENDGRAND TREASURER
Officer
1$0
BRAD BILLINGSGRAND MASTER (THROUGH 1/23/23)
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
715 COLUMBUS AVE, WACO, TX 76701-1349
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
PO BOX 61, MT PLEASANT TX 75456
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RICK TOWNSEND, PO BOX 446, WACO, TX 76703
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
KEVIN SUMMERLIN, PO BOX 61, MT PLEASANT TX 75456
Signed the 990
RICK TOWNSEND, OFFICER
Phone
(254) 753-7395
Return prepared by
JRBT PC

Mission

FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION GOVERNS THE OPERATION OF 781 MASONIC LODGES IN TEXAS. MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DUE ANNUALLY ON JUNE 23. THE ORGANIZATION HAS 64,120 MEMBERS
    Expenses $441,322 · grants $72,544 · revenue $301,262
  • THE ORGANIZATION ISSUES A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION.
    Expenses $124,348 · revenue $74,382
  • THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO RECIPIENTS.
    Expenses $14,500 · grants $14,500
  • THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES.
    Expenses $5,000

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
74-0485630
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
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
0347 (742 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$56,569,978
Income (IRS master file)
$3,356,115

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,484,350$1,325,087$56,569,978XML
990December 2023$2,235,068$1,368,511$52,293,851XML
990December 2022$2,005,708$1,336,834$45,743,176IRS
990December 2021$5,378,052$1,223,869$55,212,199IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: KEVIN SUMMERLIN
October 31, 2013≤ $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 74-0485630).

Questions about GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS

What is the EIN of GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS is 74-0485630.
Is GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(10) since 1941.
Are donations to GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS 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 GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS 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 GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS 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 GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS 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 GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RICK TOWNSEND.
Who are the officers and directors of GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $64,167 (BRAD BILLINGS, GRAND SECRETARY).
How much revenue does GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,484,350, expenses of $1,325,087 and total assets of $56,569,978 at year end.

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