Free & Accepted Masons of Michigan Grand Lodge
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Free & Accepted Masons of Michigan Grand Lodge is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Alma, Michigan, registered in 1941, with $898,725 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1200 Wright Ave, Alma, MI, 48801 EIN 38-0557455 Since 1941
Revenue (FY2023)
$899K
▼ 16.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.2M
Net assets
$13.6M
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.
D
—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 Michigan Grand Lodge— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating140 mo reserves · -30% 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 Michigan Grand Lodge: 140 mo reserves · -30% margin earns a D 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 Michigan Grand Lodge— 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 of Michigan Grand Lodge: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.3M (FY2013) to $899K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $185KNet assets $13.6M
Operating margin
-29.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.8M
Total liabilities
$185K
Net assets
$13.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $898,725▼16.3% | $1,164,816▲5.1% | $13,599,397▲23.2% | $13,784,518▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,073,425▼3.7% | $1,108,485▲5.8% | $11,040,047▼8.2% | $11,344,669▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,114,555▲29.2% | $1,047,386▲2.1% | $12,025,133▲7.5% | $12,354,454▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $862,687▼37.5% | $1,025,812▼34.3% | $11,187,406▲16.6% | $11,482,346▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,379,716▼9.2% | $1,561,469▲11.4% | $9,596,076▼14.8% | $9,913,934▼14.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,520,159▼3.8% | $1,401,293▼6.6% | $11,267,784▼1.5% | $11,532,675▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,580,302▲15.9% | $1,500,587▲4.8% | $11,443,829▲2.6% | $11,700,706▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,363,310▲17.5% | $1,431,422▲7.8% | $11,152,785▲2.5% | $11,415,464▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,160,561▲21.8% | $1,327,835▲8.6% | $10,877,219▼8.0% | $11,191,339▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $953,084▼26.4% | $1,222,679▲0.1% | $11,828,398▼1.9% | $12,049,966▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,295,664 | $1,222,064▼16.5% | $12,060,486▲9.4% | $12,338,191▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,463,570▲0.3% | $11,027,053▲0.7% | $11,240,576▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,459,241▲2.7% | $10,948,828▼3.2% | $11,157,875▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,420,943 | $11,315,614 | $11,454,934 | 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 Michigan Grand Lodge a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Free & Accepted Masons of Michigan Grand Lodge is a 501(c)(8) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-0557455, based in Alma, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Free & Accepted Masons of Michigan Grand Lodge's EIN?
- Free & Accepted Masons of Michigan Grand Lodge's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-0557455.
- How much revenue does Free & Accepted Masons of Michigan Grand Lodge report?
- Free & Accepted Masons of Michigan Grand Lodge reported $898,725 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Free & Accepted Masons of Michigan Grand Lodge have?
- CharityIndex grades Free & Accepted Masons of Michigan Grand Lodge D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Free & Accepted Masons of Michigan Grand Lodge (EIN 38-0557455) 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.