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Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation

EIN 42-6060659 · Des Moines, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS THE JOINT CHARITABLE ARM OF THE FIVE SCOTTISH RITE VALLEYS IN IOWA AND PROVIDES THE ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE FORMAL CHARITABLE GIVING OF IOWA'S SCOTTISH RITE MEMBERS. SEE SCHEDULE O.THE ORGANIZATION HAS THREE AREAS OF FOCUS: RITE CARE, SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS THAT COMBAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, AND LOCAL CHARITABLE EFFORTS.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$400,765
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
1
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$34,850, secretary /director develo

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 81% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 362% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 19 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $234,639 spent. RITE CARE AND OTHER LOCAL CHARITABLE EFFORTS - RITE CARE IS A PROGRAM TO ASSIST CHILDREN WHO DEMONSTRATE DEFICIENCIES IN A VARIETY OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS, INCLUDING LANGUAGE COMPREHENSION, LANGUAGE EXPRESSION, PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS AND PRELITERACY SKILLS. THE FOUNDATION HAS PROGRAMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA AND ST. AMBROSE UNIVERSITY. IN ADDITION TO THE PROGRAMS THAT SPECIFICALLY BENEFIT CHILDREN, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO FUNDS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS STUDYING TO BECOME SPEECH AND LANGUAGE CLINICIANS. DURING 2024, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO 6 STUDENTS, GRANTS TO 2 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND GRANTS TO 30 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
  2. $52,055 spent. THE IOWA SCOTTISH RITE MASONIC FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS TO COMBAT THE DEBILITATING DISEASE OF ALZHEIMER'S. THE FOUNDATION FUNDS PROGRAMS IN CONJUCTION WITH THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION AND OTHER LOCAL PROGRAMS TO ASSIST BOTH PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS. DURING 2024, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED GRANTS TO 1 ORGANIZATION.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1962.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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