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 San Diego, California, registered in 1940, with $215,324 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1895 Camino Del Rio S, San Diego, CA, 92108 EIN 95-1185817 Since 1940
Revenue (FY2023)
$215K
▲ 84.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$149K
Net assets
$2.1M
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 rating168 mo reserves · +31% 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: 168 mo reserves · +31% 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
- 1895 Camino Del Rio S, San Diego, CA, 92108
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $113K (FY2016) to $215K (FY2023) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $6,572Net assets $2.1M
Operating margin
31.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.1M
Total liabilities
$6,572
Net assets
$2.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $215,324▲84.3% | $148,543▲19.2% | $2,077,772▲7.9% | $2,084,344▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $116,849▼6.9% | $124,650▲51.0% | $1,925,004▼11.8% | $1,932,791▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $125,490▲1715% | $82,572▲9.2% | $2,183,108▲8.4% | $2,183,358▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,913▼95.4% | $75,637▼48.3% | $2,013,376▲0.6% | $2,013,694▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $148,837▼18.4% | $146,175▲11.8% | $2,002,080▲10.4% | $2,004,570▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $182,472▲61.1% | $130,736▼33.9% | $1,814,144▼8.8% | $1,815,590▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $113,291 | $197,751▲21.3% | $1,989,940▲5.8% | $1,989,940▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $113,270 | $163,090▲69.0% | $1,881,233▲8.3% | $1,881,233▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $96,477▼8.4% | $1,737,016▲5.0% | $1,738,644▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $105,365▼15.1% | $1,653,576▼1.8% | $1,654,721▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $124,053 | $1,684,696 | $1,684,696 | 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 95-1185817, based in San Diego, 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 95-1185817.
- How much revenue does Free & Accepted Masons of California report?
- Free & Accepted Masons of California reported $215,324 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 95-1185817) 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.