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 Fortuna, California, registered in 1940, with $74,614 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 51, Fortuna, CA, 95540 EIN 94-1523591 Since 1940
Revenue (FY2024)
$75K
▼ 25.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$61K
Net assets
$1.2M
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.
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 rating247 mo reserves · +19% 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: 247 mo reserves · +19% 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
- Po Box 51, Fortuna, CA, 95540
- City
- Fortuna
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $63K (FY2013) to $75K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,014Net assets $1.2M
Operating margin
18.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$1,014
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74,614▼25.0% | $60,522▲62.4% | $1,247,885▲6.7% | $1,248,899▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $99,452▲75.9% | $37,277▼3.9% | $1,169,360▲5.6% | $1,169,360▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $56,543▼12.4% | $38,790▲104% | $1,107,185▼18.9% | $1,107,185▼18.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $64,534▼47.6% | $19,058▼7.3% | $1,365,268▼0.7% | $1,365,129▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $123,208▲98.5% | $20,567▼81.1% | $1,374,919▲8.1% | $1,374,919▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $62,071▼0.5% | $109,052▲273% | $1,272,278▲5.8% | $1,273,778▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $62,363▼6.8% | $29,262▼32.3% | $1,202,782▼0.3% | $1,202,782▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $66,917▼38.5% | $43,216▲253% | $1,206,625▲2.7% | $1,206,625▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $108,815▲16.0% | $12,251▼8.4% | $1,174,393▲4.7% | $1,174,393▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $93,834▲12.0% | $13,368▼25.2% | $1,121,159▼6.0% | $1,109,024▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $83,777▲32.6% | $17,881▼16.5% | $1,192,668▲7.8% | $1,192,668▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $63,200 | $21,424 | $1,106,783 | $1,106,783 | 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 94-1523591, based in Fortuna, 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 94-1523591.
- How much revenue does Free & Accepted Masons of California report?
- Free & Accepted Masons of California reported $74,614 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 94-1523591) 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.