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 S Pasadena, California, registered in 1940, with $527,605 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1126 Fair Oaks Ave, S Pasadena, CA, 91030 EIN 95-1239495 Since 1940
Revenue (FY2024)
$528K
▲ 45.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$246K
Net assets
$6.7M
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 rating328 mo reserves · +53% 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: 328 mo reserves · +53% 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
- 1126 Fair Oaks Ave, S Pasadena, CA, 91030
- City
- S Pasadena
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $316K (FY2016) to $528K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $6.7M
Operating margin
53.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$6.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $527,605▲45.3% | $245,687▲6.4% | $6,708,158▲12.1% | $6,708,158▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $363,015▼0.3% | $230,905▲16.7% | $5,984,615▲13.7% | $5,984,615▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $364,224▼13.6% | $197,898▼1.1% | $5,264,987▼14.6% | $5,266,566▼14.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $421,761▲95.6% | $200,124▲57.3% | $6,165,483▲13.7% | $6,166,589▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $215,641▼41.5% | $127,199▼36.3% | $5,422,375▲9.7% | $5,423,346▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $368,551▼2.7% | $199,806▲2.2% | $4,943,740▲17.4% | $4,943,740▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $378,810▲18.6% | $195,521▲47.2% | $4,209,671▼5.5% | $4,209,671▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $319,435▲0.9% | $132,797▼9.5% | $4,452,685▲12.5% | $4,452,685▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $316,481 | $146,745▼28.8% | $3,959,476▲182% | $3,959,476▲182% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $206,133▲91.2% | $1,404,966▼6.0% | $1,404,966▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $107,806▼8.9% | $1,494,643▲3.7% | $1,494,643▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $118,392 | $1,441,007 | $1,441,007 | 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 95-1239495, based in S Pasadena, 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 95-1239495.
- How much revenue does Free & Accepted Masons of California report?
- Free & Accepted Masons of California reported $527,605 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 95-1239495) 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.