Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Virginia
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Freemasonry ("Masonry") is the world's oldest and largest fraternal organization open to men of 18 years old or older of any color, any religion, nationality or social standing; the only requirement is a belief in a Supreme Being. The body of knowledge and system of ethics of Masonry is based on the belief that each man has a responsibility to improve himself while being devoted to his family, faith, country, and Fraternity. Masonry enhances and strengthens the character of the individual man by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, education, and leadership. Fairfax Lodge No. 43 in Culpeper, Virginia was chartered November 27, 1794 and owns and maintains the temple in which it holds regular communications to promote the belief that each man has a responsibility to help make the world a better place, and to welcome any visiting Brother. Through our culture of philanthropy, we make a profound difference for our Brothers, our families, our communities, and our future.
- Income
- $94,443
- Spending
- $46,257
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
- $19,569 spent. The Masonic experience encourages members of Fairfax Lodge 43 to become better men, better husbands, better fathers, and better citizens. The fraternal bonds formed in the Lodge help build lifelong friendships among men with similar goals and values. Fairfax Lodge 43 is deeply involved in helping people in the Culpeper community through activities, including charitable donations, scholarship programs for youth and public service activities in the local area.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 December 2024.
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 September 1972.
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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