Free & Accepted Masons of Tennessee Grand Lodge
501(c)(10) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Free & Accepted Masons of Tennessee Grand Lodge is a 501(c)(10) organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered in 1942, with $1,253,976 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
100 7th Ave N Ste 4, Nashville, TN, 37203 EIN 62-0282905 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.3M
▲ 3.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$917K
Net assets
$7.0M
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 Tennessee 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 rating92 mo reserves · +27% 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 Tennessee Grand Lodge: 92 mo reserves · +27% 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee Grand Lodge: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.4M (FY2013) to $1.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $406KNet assets $7.0M
Operating margin
26.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.4M
Total liabilities
$406K
Net assets
$7.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,253,976▲3.5% | $917,437▼3.5% | $7,040,775▲6.7% | $7,446,488▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,211,220▼2.8% | $950,596▲3.3% | $6,596,126▲1.1% | $7,278,745▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,245,972▲4.0% | $920,622▲16.6% | $6,522,652▲7.0% | $7,426,434▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,198,253▲6.7% | $789,451▼5.8% | $6,097,936▲7.9% | $7,566,365▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,123,177▲0.2% | $837,907▲1.2% | $5,650,649▲6.8% | $7,268,163▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,120,766▲6.1% | $828,092▲5.2% | $5,291,182▲5.3% | $7,033,997▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,056,236▼0.3% | $787,243▼1.9% | $5,027,181▲5.5% | $7,169,433▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,059,589▲8.9% | $802,678▼3.4% | $4,767,238▲5.7% | $7,165,509▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $972,788▼20.4% | $830,753▼7.5% | $4,511,580▲3.8% | $7,076,810▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,222,434▼10.2% | $898,134▼0.9% | $4,345,263▲6.1% | $7,104,919▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,361,944 | $905,924▲2.3% | $4,096,385▲12.0% | $7,230,111▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $885,356 | $3,657,052 | $7,762,182 | 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 Tennessee Grand Lodge a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Free & Accepted Masons of Tennessee Grand Lodge is a 501(c)(10) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-0282905, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Free & Accepted Masons of Tennessee Grand Lodge's EIN?
- Free & Accepted Masons of Tennessee Grand Lodge's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-0282905.
- How much revenue does Free & Accepted Masons of Tennessee Grand Lodge report?
- Free & Accepted Masons of Tennessee Grand Lodge reported $1,253,976 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Free & Accepted Masons of Tennessee Grand Lodge have?
- CharityIndex grades Free & Accepted Masons of Tennessee Grand Lodge C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Free & Accepted Masons of Tennessee Grand Lodge (EIN 62-0282905) 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.