Free & Accepted Masons Of Florida is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (Y42) the organization is classified as: Domestic Fraternal Societies, under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Free & Accepted Masons Of Florida 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 12/2022, Free & Accepted Masons Of Florida generated $40.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (19.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $107.5k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO MAKING GOOD MEN BETTER AND SUPPORING VARIOUS CHARITIES IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THIS IS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION THAT ATTEMPTS TO INFLUENCE THEIR MEMBERS TO BE BETTER CITIZENS AND ADHEARE TO A MORAL CODE THAT WILL MAKE THEM BETTER MEMBERS OF SOCIETY AND PROMOTE THE ACTS OF CHARITY TO ALL.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lazaro Trejo Worshipful Master | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Stewart James Senior Warden | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Luis Vila Junior Warden | Officer | 9 | $0 |
Steve Urich Treasurer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Paul Maturse Secretary | Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $93,640 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,408 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $98,048 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $64,802 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$122,183 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $40,667 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,302 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,628 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $3,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $22,624 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,552 |
| Information technology | $652 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,986 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $25,021 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,175 |
| All other expenses | $5,421 |
| Total functional expenses | $107,469 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,528 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $75,262 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $30 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $567,390 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,726,243 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,374,453 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,264 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $17,379 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $20,643 |
| 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 | $3,353,810 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,374,453 |
Over the last fiscal year, Free & Accepted Masons Of Florida has awarded $10,950 in support to 15 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MASONIC HOME ENDOWMENT FUND | | | $1,500 |
GRAND LODGE F & AM OF FLORIDA | | | $1,500 |
TOP SOCCER SUNRISE | | | $500 |
LIFE NET 4 FAMILIES | | | $1,000 |
COARL SPRINGS LITTLE LEAGUE | | | $500 |
JACK AND JILL CENTER | | | $500 |