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Trustees of the Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund

EIN 13-5563012 · Utica, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY IS A MANIFESTATION OF THE DEDICATION OF MASONS TO THE PRINCIPLE OF BROTHERHOOD OF MAN UNDER THE "FATHERHOOD OF GOD," A HOME OFFERING BOTH PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL COMFORT. IT IS MORE THAN JUST A "PLACE TO LIVE," AS IT IS A PLACE FILLED WITH LOVE AND IT IS OUR HOPE THAT IT WILL REMAIN SO AS LONG AS IT SHALL ENDURE. IT IS WITH THESE THOUGHTS THAT THE MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY RECEIVES ITS GUESTS. THE MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY IS A MULTILEVEL LONG TERM CARE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY PROVIDING NURSING CARE, ADULT CARE AND INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS. THE MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO THE CARE OF OUR RESIDENTS, WHICH PROMOTES MAXIMUM FUNCTIONING AND INDEPENDENCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR LIFE. THIS COMMITMENT TO QUALITY OF LIFE REQUIRES THAT WE ALWAYS INVOLVE THE RESIDENT, FAMILY AND INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM WHEN MAKING DECISIONS REGARDING CARE. BY DOING THIS, WE ENSURE THE RESIDENTS WILL MAINTAIN THEIR DIGNITY AND SELF-WORTH.

Income
$46.4 million
Spending
$59.8 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
19.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
1,012
Volunteers
36
Highest pay
$336,840, medical director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 26 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $34.4 million spent. FULL-TIME SKILLED NURSING CARE IS OFFERED IN OUR HEALTH PAVILION. RESIDENTS ENJOY FREEDOM OF CHOICE, A RICH QUALITY OF LIFE, THEIR OWN DECISION MAKING AND BEING PART OF THE PLANNED COMMUNITY. RESIDENTS LIVE IN "HOUSEHOLDS" CONSISTING OF 8-16 PEOPLE. THE HEALTH PAVILION HAS A FULL TIME MEDICAL STAFF WITH 24-HOUR SKILLED NURSING CARE TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF SERVICE, WHICH INCLUDES REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR SHORT AND LONG TERM CARE, ALZHEIMER AND DEMENTIA CARE, PALLIATIVE CARE AND RESPITE CARE. 67% OF PATIENT DAYS IN 2024 WERE FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO INDIGENT MEDICAID RESIDENTS AT A COST THAT EXCEEDS THE REVENUE FOR THESE RESIDENTS FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
  2. $3.7 million spent. WILEY HALL RESIDENTIAL ADULT CARE HAS 80 BEDS FOR MODERATE HEALTHCARE NEEDS AND PROVIDES ROOM, BOARD AND PERSONAL CARE SERVICES IN A COMMUNITY-BASED ATMOSPHERE. LIFE AT WILEY HALL IS STIMULATING AND REWARDING THANKS TO DAILY ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS AND OFF-SITE TRIPS. A FULL-TIME MEDICAL STAFF IS ON-SITE WITH DOCTORS ON CALL. OTHER WILEY HALL SERVICES INCLUDE A HEALTHCARE CLINIC, OPHTHALMOLOGY, DENTISTRY, PODIATRY, PLUS PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPIES.
  3. $5.8 million spent. ACACIA VILLAGE OFFERS THE BEST IN RETIREMENT LIVING, COMPLETE WITH A LONG LIST OF COMFORTS AND CONVENIENCES, SERVICES AND AMENITIES. OUR 135 MODERN SPACIOUS APARTMENTS, COTTAGES AND GARDEN HOMES FEATURE A VARIETY OF AMENITIES. AT ACACIA VILLAGE, TENANTS HAVE PRIORITY ACCESS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF CARE AVAILABLE ON THE MASONIC CAMPUS.
  4. $3.5 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE CHILD DAY CARE, CAMP TURK, ROUND LAKE CAMP, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MEMBER SERVICES, MASONIC CARE NEW ROCHELLE, AND HENRIETTA HOLDINGS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1943.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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