Free & Accepted Masons Grand Lodge of Rhode Island
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Free & Accepted Masons Grand Lodge of Rhode Island is a 501(c)(8) organization based in E Providence, Rhode Island, registered in 1942, with $1,457,998 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
222 Taunton Ave, E Providence, RI, 02914 EIN 05-0268217 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.5M
▲ 43.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$11.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Free & Accepted Masons Grand Lodge of Rhode Island— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating122 mo reserves · +24% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Free & Accepted Masons Grand Lodge of Rhode Island: 122 mo reserves · +24% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Free & Accepted Masons Grand Lodge of Rhode Island— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Free & Accepted Masons Grand Lodge of Rhode Island: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 222 Taunton Ave, E Providence, RI, 02914
- City
- E Providence
- State
- Rhode Island
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $947K (FY2013) to $1.5M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $11.2M
Operating margin
24.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$11.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,457,998▲43.2% | $1,108,249▲0.3% | $11,235,613▲3.2% | $11,235,613▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,018,165▼24.6% | $1,105,459▼6.0% | $10,885,864▼3.9% | $10,885,864▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,349,607▼19.7% | $1,175,740▲20.6% | $11,331,554▲1.6% | $11,331,554▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,680,213▲34.4% | $974,798▼17.8% | $11,157,687▲6.7% | $11,157,687▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,249,721▲13.3% | $1,186,197▲38.3% | $10,452,272▲5.9% | $10,452,272▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,102,846▼5.4% | $857,394▲7.6% | $9,868,191▲2.6% | $9,868,191▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,166,226▲41.5% | $796,639▲0.2% | $9,622,739▲4.0% | $9,622,739▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $824,208▲3.3% | $794,697▼8.5% | $9,253,152▲0.3% | $9,253,152▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $798,249▼28.2% | $868,197▲8.4% | $9,223,641▼0.8% | $9,223,641▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,111,153▲17.4% | $800,738▲7.2% | $9,293,589▲3.5% | $9,293,589▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $946,622 | $747,212▲21.4% | $8,983,174▲2.3% | $9,070,127▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $615,493▲8.7% | $8,783,764▲5.1% | $8,783,764▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $566,392▼8.6% | $8,356,317▲3.7% | $8,356,317▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $619,839▼15.4% | $8,059,340▲1.2% | $8,064,399▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $732,529 | $7,966,499 | $7,966,499 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $47K total
7 grants to Free & Accepted Masons Grand Lodge of Rhode Island totaling $47K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Faith-based (primary) | 2024 | $7,325 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Faith-based | 2023 | $7,092 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Fraternal society | 2022 | $6,976 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Fraternal society | 2021 | $6,626 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Fraternal society | 2020 | $6,365 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Fraternal society | 2020 | $6,365 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Fraternal society | 2019 | $6,243 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Free & Accepted Masons Grand Lodge of Rhode Island a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Free & Accepted Masons Grand Lodge of Rhode Island is a 501(c)(8) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 05-0268217, based in E Providence, Rhode Island. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Free & Accepted Masons Grand Lodge of Rhode Island's EIN?
- Free & Accepted Masons Grand Lodge of Rhode Island's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 05-0268217.
- How much revenue does Free & Accepted Masons Grand Lodge of Rhode Island report?
- Free & Accepted Masons Grand Lodge of Rhode Island reported $1,457,998 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Free & Accepted Masons Grand Lodge of Rhode Island have?
- CharityIndex grades Free & Accepted Masons Grand Lodge of Rhode Island B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Free & Accepted Masons Grand Lodge of Rhode Island (EIN 05-0268217) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.