Free & Accepted Masons of California
501(c)(10) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Free & Accepted Masons of California is a 501(c)(10) organization based in Arcata, California, registered in 1940, with $240,094 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
251 Bayside Rd, Arcata, CA, 95521 EIN 94-1519133 Since 1940
Revenue (FY2024)
$240K
▲ 95.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$68K
Net assets
$2.4M
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.
C+
—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 of California— 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 rating422 mo reserves · +72% 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 of California: 422 mo reserves · +72% 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 of California— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 of California: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 251 Bayside Rd, Arcata, CA, 95521
- City
- Arcata
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $53K (FY2016) to $240K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,967Net assets $2.4M
Operating margin
71.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.4M
Total liabilities
$1,967
Net assets
$2.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $240,094▲95.9% | $68,033▲12.1% | $2,390,186▲4.0% | $2,392,153▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $122,586▲43.5% | $60,716▼11.9% | $2,298,406▲15.0% | $2,692,549▲33.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $85,426▼45.4% | $68,897▲45.9% | $1,998,372▼14.8% | $2,014,952▼14.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $156,471▲90.1% | $47,211▼8.1% | $2,344,476▲9.6% | $2,364,532▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $82,305▲23.2% | $51,347▼11.8% | $2,139,779▲11.3% | $2,159,934▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $66,782▼48.0% | $58,206▼3.5% | $1,923,189▲9.1% | $1,943,840▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $128,459▼60.8% | $60,309▲21.0% | $1,763,038▼2.3% | $1,784,346▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $328,063▲517% | $49,834▼16.0% | $1,805,359▲5.0% | $1,821,715▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $53,178 | $59,301 | $1,719,212 | $1,734,782 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Free & Accepted Masons of California a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Free & Accepted Masons of California is a 501(c)(10) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-1519133, based in Arcata, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Free & Accepted Masons of California's EIN?
- Free & Accepted Masons of California's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-1519133.
- How much revenue does Free & Accepted Masons of California report?
- Free & Accepted Masons of California reported $240,094 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Free & Accepted Masons of California have?
- CharityIndex grades Free & Accepted Masons of California C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Free & Accepted Masons of California (EIN 94-1519133) 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.