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 Putnam, Connecticut, registered in 1972, with $110,374 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 461, Putnam, CT, 06260 EIN 23-7549050 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$110K
▲ 3.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$98K
Net assets
$121K
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+
★★★★
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 rating15 mo reserves · +12% 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: 15 mo reserves · +12% 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 →
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 Rhode Island & Providence Plantations: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 461, Putnam, CT, 06260
- City
- Putnam
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $26K (FY2010) to $110K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
11.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$121K
Net assets
$121K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $110,374▲3.9% | $97,610▲5.0% | $120,995▲11.8% | $120,995▲11.8% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $106,271▲18.3% | $92,949▲8.9% | $108,231▲14.0% | $108,231▲14.0% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $89,842▲21.7% | $85,385▲10.0% | $94,909▲4.9% | $94,909▲4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $73,842▲47.1% | $77,601▲86.8% | $90,452▼4.0% | $90,452▼4.0% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $50,206▼21.3% | $41,534▼34.4% | $94,211▲10.1% | $94,211▲10.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $63,788▲34.9% | $63,291▲56.5% | $85,533▲0.6% | $85,533▲0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $47,291▲49.4% | $40,444▲26.1% | $85,036▲8.8% | $85,036▲8.8% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $31,657▲6.7% | $32,061▲9.3% | $78,189▲9.9% | $78,189▲9.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $29,659▲4.0% | $29,323▲47.3% | $71,143▼8.6% | $71,143▼8.6% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $28,531▲1.8% | $19,904▼31.1% | $77,807▲12.5% | $77,807▲12.5% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $28,034▼14.4% | $28,889▲14.9% | $69,180▼1.2% | $69,180▼1.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $32,738▲22.3% | $25,139▼23.2% | $70,035▲12.2% | $70,035▲12.2% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $26,764▼0.6% | $32,737▲27.3% | $62,436▼8.7% | $62,436▼8.7% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $26,923▲4.2% | $25,711▲12.1% | $68,409▲1.8% | $68,409▲1.8% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $25,838 | $22,943 | $67,198 | $67,198 | 990EZ |
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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 23-7549050, based in Putnam, Connecticut. 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 23-7549050.
- How much revenue does Free & Accepted Masons of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations report?
- Free & Accepted Masons of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations reported $110,374 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 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Free & Accepted Masons of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations (EIN 23-7549050) 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.