Free & Accepted Masons Of New Jersey is located in Trenton, NJ. The organization was established in 1941. According to its NTEE Classification (S82) the organization is classified as: Mens Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Free & Accepted Masons Of New Jersey is a 501(c)(10) and as such, is described as a "Domestic Fraternal Society and/or Association" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Free & Accepted Masons Of New Jersey generated $6.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.2% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Free & Accepted Masons Of New Jersey has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $784,849. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR TEACHING INCLUDES BROTHERHOOD, MORALITY, JUSTICE, TOLERANCE, CITIZENSHIP, EDUCATION AND FREEDOM OF IDEAS, OF RELIGIOUS CHOICE, AND OF EXPRESSION.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Lodge 20 Robert Peake, Secretary | Officer | 10 | $0 | 
| Adoniram Lodge 80 Donald Fucetola, Secretary | Officer | 10 | $0 | 
| Alpha Lodge 116 Johnathan Davis, Secretary | Officer | 10 | $0 | 
| Alpine Tilden Tenakill Lodge 77 Ellis Jacobs, Secretary | Officer | 10 | $0 | 
| Amwell Lodge 12 Marcus Caroll, Secretary | Officer | 10 | $0 | 
| Atlantic Lodge 221 Robert Sheridan, Secretary | Officer | 10 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $1,816,497 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $482,962 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,299,459 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $273,481 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $732,179 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,916,966 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,251 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $46,515 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $6,048,820 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,195,275 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $0 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $15,268 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $45,031 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $0 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $113,105 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $754,120 | 
| Interest | $8,971 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $248,534 | 
| Insurance | $435,175 | 
| All other expenses | $736,023 | 
| Total functional expenses | $6,121,143 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,294,996 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,985,837 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $292,036 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,577,599 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $42,586,201 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $65,736,669 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $133,271 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $133,271 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $65,603,398 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $65,736,669 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Free & Accepted Masons Of New Jersey has awarded $150,292 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY PURPOSE: TO ASSIST NEW JERSEY MASONS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH FINANCIAL RESOURCES | $84,721 | 
| GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL PARK CEMETARY ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: FOR USE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | $11,375 | 
| HISTORIC TRENTON MASONIC TEMPLE INC PURPOSE: FOR USE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | $29,373 | 
| DEMOLAY INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: FOR USE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | $13,008 | 
| RAINBOW FOR GIRLS PURPOSE: FOR USE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | $11,815 |