Free & Accepted Masons of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Free & Accepted Masons of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Lincoln, Rhode Island, registered in 1942, with $65,735 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1093 Great Rd, Lincoln, RI, 02865 EIN 05-6012494 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2023)
$66K
▲ 36.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$61K
Net assets
$280K
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating55 mo reserves · +7% 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: 55 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A 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
- 1093 Great Rd, Lincoln, RI, 02865
- City
- Lincoln
- State
- Rhode Island
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $58K (FY2010) to $66K (FY2023) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $280K
Operating margin
6.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$280K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$280K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $65,735▲36.0% | $61,435▲16.5% | $280,204▲1.6% | $280,204▲1.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $48,330▲67.8% | $52,751▼28.9% | $275,904▼1.6% | $275,904▼1.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $28,806▼33.4% | $74,196▲76.5% | $280,325▼13.9% | $280,325▼13.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $43,225▲54.4% | $42,026▼1.5% | $325,715▲0.4% | $325,715▲0.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $27,990▼38.3% | $42,687▲11.8% | $324,516▼4.3% | $324,516▼4.3% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $45,391▲3.7% | $38,171▼24.3% | $339,213▲2.2% | $339,213▲2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $43,776▼32.7% | $50,424▲27.6% | $331,993▼2.0% | $331,993▼2.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $65,081▲104% | $39,520▲1.1% | $338,641▲8.2% | $338,641▲8.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $31,907▲38.5% | $39,080▼32.3% | $313,080▼2.2% | $313,080▼2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $23,045▼70.7% | $57,704▼6.3% | $320,253▼9.8% | $320,253▼9.8% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $78,719▲110% | $61,602▲85.8% | $354,912▲5.1% | $354,912▲5.1% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $37,545▼6.3% | $33,160▲2.3% | $337,795▲1.3% | $337,795▲1.3% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $40,053▼31.4% | $32,404▼1.9% | $333,410▲2.3% | $333,410▲2.3% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $58,365 | $33,036 | $325,761 | $325,761 | 990EZ |
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 05-6012494, based in Lincoln, 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 05-6012494.
- How much revenue does Free & Accepted Masons of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations report?
- Free & Accepted Masons of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations reported $65,735 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 05-6012494) 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.