Free & Accepted Masons of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Free & Accepted Masons of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Westerly, Rhode Island, registered in 1972, with $81,030 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
20 Elm St, Westerly, RI, 02891 EIN 05-6009631 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$81K
▼ 54.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$85K
Net assets
$986K
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.
B
—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 Rhode Island & Providence Plantations— 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 rating139 mo reserves · -5% 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 Rhode Island & Providence Plantations: 139 mo reserves · -5% 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 Rhode Island & Providence Plantations— 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 Rhode Island & Providence Plantations: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 20 Elm St, Westerly, RI, 02891
- City
- Westerly
- State
- Rhode Island
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $25K (FY2018) to $81K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $986K
Operating margin
-5.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$986K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$986K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,030▼54.5% | $85,351▲59.2% | $985,517▼0.2% | $985,517▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $178,166▲110% | $53,609▲6.3% | $987,799▲5.0% | $987,799▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $84,932▼14.7% | $50,429▼12.2% | $941,014▼5.6% | $941,014▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $99,619▲11.3% | $57,435▼30.8% | $997,060▲4.4% | $997,060▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $89,501▲674% | $82,996▲58.3% | $954,876▲0.7% | $954,876▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $11,560▼54.4% | $52,420▲68.2% | $948,371▼4.1% | $948,371▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $25,341 | $31,168 | $989,231 | $989,231 | 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 Rhode Island & Providence Plantations a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Free & Accepted Masons of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations is a 501(c)(8) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 05-6009631, based in Westerly, Rhode Island. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Free & Accepted Masons of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations's EIN?
- Free & Accepted Masons of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 05-6009631.
- How much revenue does Free & Accepted Masons of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations report?
- Free & Accepted Masons of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations reported $81,030 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Free & Accepted Masons of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations have?
- CharityIndex grades Free & Accepted Masons of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Free & Accepted Masons of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations (EIN 05-6009631) 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.