Free & Accepted Masons Of Georgia is located in Macon, GA. The organization was established in 1941. 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. As of 08/2024, Free & Accepted Masons Of Georgia employed 11 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Free & Accepted Masons Of Georgia 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 08/2024, Free & Accepted Masons Of Georgia generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 08/2024. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRATERNAL BENEVOLENCE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MASONIC MESSENGER MAGAZINE - 27,958 MEMBERS 4 ISSUES. MEETINGS, SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, MASONIC EDUCATION AND HISTORY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Van S Mcgee Grand Secret | Officer | 40 | $57,033 | 
| Paul H Carter G T 9/1/23  | Officer | 20 | $18,133 | 
| Jeffrey L Anderson Grand Treas | Officer | 20 | $2,500 | 
| W David Baxter Second Grand | Officer | 10 | $0 | 
| Mark A Bradley Deputy Grand | Officer | 15 | $0 | 
| Tommy D Bruce Grand Sr Dea | Officer | 15 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $1,022,444 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,022,444 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $231,065 | 
| Investment income | $238,759 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$14,516 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $1,477,752 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,489 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $20,500 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $77,666 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $77,666 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $66,719 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,524 | 
| Other employee benefits | $8,774 | 
| Payroll taxes | $16,883 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,500 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $28,676 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $158,684 | 
| Information technology | $27,221 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $28,254 | 
| Travel | $98,941 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $54,459 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $405,264 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,527 | 
| Insurance | $3,751 | 
| All other expenses | $4,938 | 
| Total functional expenses | $1,110,263 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $737,656 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $305,529 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $16,370 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,212,534 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $5,272,089 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,169 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $22,219 | 
| Total liabilities | $30,388 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $332,735 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,908,966 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,272,089 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Free & Accepted Masons Of Georgia has awarded $40,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| MSA - HAWAII WILDFIRES PURPOSE: HAWAII WILDFIRES | $20,000 | 
| GRIFFIN-SPALDING TORNADO RELIEFC/O SPALDING COLLABORATIVE PURPOSE: TORNADO RELIEF | $20,000 |