Free & Accepted Masons of Mississippi Grand Lodge
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Free & Accepted Masons of Mississippi Grand Lodge is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Lucedale, Mississippi, registered in 1940, with $462,545 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 386, Lucedale, MS, 39452 EIN 64-0163835 Since 1940
Revenue (FY2024)
$463K
▲ 9.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$315K
Net assets
$3.4M
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 Mississippi 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating131 mo reserves · +32% 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 Mississippi Grand Lodge: 131 mo reserves · +32% 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 Mississippi 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 →
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 Mississippi Grand Lodge: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 386, Lucedale, MS, 39452
- City
- Lucedale
- State
- Mississippi
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $474K (FY2020) to $463K (FY2024) across 3 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,615Net assets $3.4M
Operating margin
31.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.4M
Total liabilities
$1,615
Net assets
$3.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $462,545▲9.1% | $315,121▲25.2% | $3,447,803▲6.2% | $3,449,418▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $424,037▼10.5% | $251,692▼19.8% | $3,246,374▲22.8% | $3,247,993▲22.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $473,671 | $313,804 | $2,644,434 | $2,646,657 | 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 Mississippi Grand Lodge a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Free & Accepted Masons of Mississippi Grand Lodge is a 501(c)(8) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 64-0163835, based in Lucedale, Mississippi. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Free & Accepted Masons of Mississippi Grand Lodge's EIN?
- Free & Accepted Masons of Mississippi Grand Lodge's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 64-0163835.
- How much revenue does Free & Accepted Masons of Mississippi Grand Lodge report?
- Free & Accepted Masons of Mississippi Grand Lodge reported $462,545 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Free & Accepted Masons of Mississippi Grand Lodge have?
- CharityIndex grades Free & Accepted Masons of Mississippi Grand Lodge C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Free & Accepted Masons of Mississippi Grand Lodge (EIN 64-0163835) 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.