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

EIN 88-0023346 · Reno, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDES GOVERNANCE, ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND OVERSIGHT TO CONSTITUENT MASONIC LODGES THROUGHOUT NEVADA WHILE PROMOTING BROTHERHOOD, MORAL DEVELOPMENT, CHARITABLE SERVICE, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.

Income
$407,810
Spending
$289,792
Employees
2
Volunteers
161
Highest pay
$50,320, grand secretary

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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 October 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 October 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)
  1. CONSTITUENT LODGE SUPPORT:PROVIDED GOVERNANCE, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, COMMUNICATIONS, AND OVERSIGHT TO CONSTITUENT MASONIC LODGES THROUGHOUT NEVADA TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVE LODGE OPERATIONS, LEADERSHIP, MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT, AND COMPLIANCE WITH GRAND LODGE REQUIREMENTS.
  2. RESEARCH AND EDUCATION:PROMOTED THE STUDY OF MASONIC HISTORY, PRINCIPLES, RITUAL, GOVERNANCE, AND LEADERSHIP THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, MEETINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS AND CONSTITUENT LODGES.
  3. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES:ENCOURAGED, COORDINATED, AND SUPPORTED CHARITABLE SERVICE BY THE GRAND LODGE AND ITS CONSTITUENT LODGES TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES IN NEED AND TO PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTEERISM, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(8) fraternal beneficiary society.

    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 October 2025.

    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 September 1969.

    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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