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Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Michigan

EIN 38-0557455 · Alma, MI

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

What it says it does

Relevant Organization of Great Appeal that is Well Known and Respected for Making a Difference.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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

Programs described in its return (2)

Provide Educational Benefits to Individuals. The Grand Lodge provides scholarships and educational assistance to its own members as well as to the community through participation in leadership skills and development events. It provides education programs related to personal growth through rituals and ceremonies.
Provide Program Services for the Fraternity and Constituent Lodges. The Grand Lodge provides guidance, support and governance to the constituent lodges of the state. The Grand Lodge staff of 4 provides all of the facilitation for the annual convention and conference held in May annually.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(8) fraternal beneficiary society.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1941.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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