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Masonic Homes of California

EIN 94-1156564 · San Francisco, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IN KEEPING WITH THE TENETS OF FREEMASONRY, THE MASONIC HOMES OF CALIFORNIA PROMOTES THE QUALITY OF LIFE BY EMPOWERING OUR MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND OUR COMMUNITIES TO LIVE WELL AND ACHIEVE MEANINGFUL AND REWARDING LIVES. (CONTINUED ON SCH. O)THE MASONIC HOMES OF CALIFORNIA SERVES SENIORS, YOUTH AND FAMILIES FOR THE BETTER BY PROVIDING SOLUTIONS TO THE CHALLENGES FACED BY MASONS, THEIR FAMILIES AND OUR SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

Income
$75.7 million
Spending
$99.1 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
96.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 50%
Employees
544
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$606,177, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 96.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 26 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 October 31, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $80.1 million spent. OPERATION OF HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY (ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICE): MASONIC HOMES PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES TO RESIDENTS, INCLUDING AN "AGING IN PLACE" APPROACH TO CARE AND SERVICES WHENEVER POSSIBLE. THIS MEANS WE TRY TO BRING NEEDED SERVICES TO RESIDENTS WHERE THEY RESIDE. RESIDENTS ALSO HAVE THE SECURITY OF KNOWING THAT MULTIPLE LEVELS OF CARE WILL BE AVAILABLE TO THEM ON THE SAME CAMPUS AS THEIR NEEDS CHANGE. THE MASONIC HOMES OF CALIFORNIA OFFERS THE FOLLOWING LEVELS OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICE:INDEPENDENT LIVING - RESIDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE MOST OR ALL OF THEIR OWN CARE, (CONTINUED ON SCH.O)EVEN THOUGH SOME USE WALKERS OR CANES. ASSISTED LIVING - RESIDENTS ARE ABLE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WHILE RECEIVING ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, SUCH AS BATHING, TAKING MEDICATIONS AND DRESSING. SKILLED NURSING LOCATED IN BOTH UNION CITY AND COVINA, THIS LEVEL OF SUPPORT INCLUDES AROUND-THE-CLOCK NURSING, SHORT TERM REHABILITATION, AND CUSTODIAL CARE AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS. MEMORY CARE - A SPECIALIZED AND SECURE LEVEL OF CARE CALLED TRADITIONS, IS LOCATED ON THE UNION CITY CAMPUS. IT ALLOWS STAFF TO PROVIDE OPTIMAL CARE AND A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE RESIDENTS.
  2. $4.9 million spent. MASONIC OUTREACH PROGRAM: MASONIC HOMES OF CALIFORNIA KNOWS THAT MANY OF OUR CONSTITUENTS PREFER TO LIVE THEIR LIVES IN THEIR OWN HOMES OR HOME COMMUNITIES. YET MANY NEED HELP COPING WITH THE CHALLENGES AND ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH AGING. IN RESPONSE, THE MASONIC HOMES OF CALIFORNIA OFFERS MASONIC OUTREACH SERVICES (MOS) PROGRAM TO BETTER MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR CONSTITUENTS WHO WISH TO REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOME OR COMMUNITY. MASONIC HOMES' GOAL IS TO PROVIDE OUR FRATERNAL FAMILY MEMBERS ACCESS TO THE SERVICES AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO STAY HEALTHY AND SAFE IN THEIR OWN HOMES OR IN RETIREMENT FACILITIES IN THEIR HOME COMMUNITIES. MASONIC OUTREACH SERVICES INCLUDE, ONGOING FINANCIAL AND CARE SUPPORT FOR THOSE WITH DEMONSTRATED NEED, INTERIM FINANCIAL AND CARE SUPPORT (CONTINUED ON SCH. O)FOR THOSE ON THE WAIT LIST FOR THE MASONIC HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, AND INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY-BASED SENIOR PROVIDERS ACROSS CALIFORNIA. SOME CLIENTS NEED HELP IDENTIFYING APPROPRIATE SERVICE PROVIDERS IN THEIR AREA. OTHERS NEED HELP DEVELOPING A COMPREHENSIVE CARE PLAN THAT ADDRESSES THEIR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL NEEDS. MOS TAILORS ITS SERVICES TO THE NEEDS OF THE CLIENT. FOR THOSE CLIENTS WHO NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, A CARE PLAN AND BUDGET IS DEVELOPED THAT SUPPORTS THEIR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL WELLBEING. THE AMOUNT OF SUPPORT CLIENTS RECEIVE IS DETERMINED BY THEIR NEEDS. AS NEEDS CHANGE, SO DOES THE AMOUNT OF SUPPORT. MOS ALSO PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND CARE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO THOSE WITH IMMEDIATE AND PRESSING NEEDS WHO ARE ON THE WAITING LIST FOR THE MASONIC HOMES OF CALIFORNIA. WE KNOW WAITING CAN BE DIFFICULT WHEN YOUR NEEDS ARE URGENT.
  3. $3.3 million spent. MASONIC CENTER FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES (MCYAF) IS A PLACE WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES WHO STRUGGLE WITH BEHAVIORAL, LEARNING, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS CAN IMPROVE FUNCTION AND UNLOCK POTENTIAL. MCYAF ALSO PROVIDES COUNSELING AND SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS IN OUR RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES.
  4. $356,644 spent. GRANT TO DISTRESSED WORTHY BROTHER, SCHOLARSHIP AND COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, 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 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 December 1934.

    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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