Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry Nmj
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What it says it does
Domestic Fraternal Organization. We will strive to be a fraternity that fulfills our Masonic obligation to care for our members. Thirty-second degree Freemasonry seeks to strengthen the community and believes that each man should act in civil life according to his individual judgment and the dictates of his conscience.
- Income
- $261,198
- Spending
- $154,995
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 616
- Highest pay
- $22,020, executive secretary
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (3)
- Valley Reunion meetings for initiation of new members through the exemplification of our ritualistic lessons, recognition of exceptional service to the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry or humanity, and to provide fellowship and entertainment.
- To maintain through volunteer member committees the Scottish Rite Recreation Area at Lake Bloomington for the use and enjoyment of our members, their families and friends, other Masonic Organizations and Masonic Youth Groups providing picnic, camping, lodge accommodations, kitchen, and swimming pool facilities.
- For qualified members to attend the Illinois Council of Deliberation and Biennial Meeting of the Supreme Council; to conduct the affairs of the Rite, recognize Brethren for distinguished and meritorious service, to provide fellowship and entertainment, and to support Educational Scholarships to Students.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(10) domestic fraternal society.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
Not 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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1940.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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