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Nonprofit · EIN 05-0268217

FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS GRAND LODGE OF RHODE ISLAND

Tax-exempt · E PROVIDENCE, RI 02914

Financials

$1.3M$1.2M2022$1M$1.1M2023$1.5M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS GRAND LODGE OF RHODE ISLAND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$1,457,998$1,108,249$349,749$11,235,613$0$11,235,613
May 31, 2024990$1,018,165$1,105,459-$87,294$10,885,864$0$10,885,864
May 31, 2023990$1,349,607$1,175,740$173,867$11,331,554$0$11,331,554
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$112,553
Membership dues
$110,553
Program service revenue
$378
Investment income
$1,078,948
Net rental income
$41,825
Net gain from sales of assets
$689,240
Other revenue
$266,119

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$58,630
Other salaries and wages
$127,887
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$240,411
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,329
Occupancy
$69,843
Travel
$69,857

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,885,864
Total assets, end of year
$11,235,613
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$11,235,613
Publicly traded securities
$10,945,682
Net assets without donor restrictions
$73,095
Net assets with donor restrictions
$11,162,518
Gross receipts
$4,571,708
Employees
5
Year formed
1791
State of legal domicile
RI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RONALD P REEDGRAND SECRET
Officer
20$30,030
MICHAEL J BARBOZA CPAGRAND TREASU
Officer
20$28,600
ANDRE H FARIAGRAND MASTER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
RICK BACCUSDEPUTY GRAND
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
GILBERT J FONTES JRSENIOR GRAND
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ERIC E GRISTJUNIOR GRAND
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MICHAEL D PICARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
RON SIMOESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
RANDY BOONEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MICHAEL R BARBERABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RONALD P REEDGRAND SECRET
Officer
20$28,050
MICHAEL J BARBOZA CPAGRAND TREASU
Officer
20$26,750
ANDRE H FARIAGRAND MASTER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
RICK BACCUSDEPUTY GRAND
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
GILBERT J FONTES JRSENIOR GRAND
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ERIC E GRISTJUNIOR GRAND
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MICHAEL D PICARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
RON SIMOESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
RANDY BOONEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MICHAEL R BARBERABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RONALD P REEDGRAND SECRET
Officer
20$26,750
MICHAEL J BARBOZA CPAGRAND TREASU
Officer
20$25,450
ROBERT PALAZZOGRAND MASTER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DOUGLAS GRANTDEPUTY GRAND
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ANDRE H FARIASENIOR GRAND
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
RICK BACCUSJUNIOR GRAND
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MICHAEL PICARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MERRILL TORGAN JRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MATTHEW J YAFFEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
222 TAUNTON AVE, E PROVIDENCE, RI 02914-4556
In care of
% MICHAEL J BARBOZA
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ANDRE H FARIA, 222 TAUNTON AVENUE, EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 02914
Signed the 990
MICHAEL J BARBOZA CPA, GRAND TREASURER
Phone
(401) 435-4650
Return prepared by
WADOVICK & COMPANY

Mission

TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS TO ASSIST THE LODGES IN BECOMING MORE VISIBLE AND ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITIES AND TO PROMOTE FRIENDSHIP, MORALITY, AND BROTHERLY LOVE THROUGHOUT THE STATE. TO FACILITATE THE CHARITABLE OUTREACH OF THE GRAND LODGE OF RHODE ISLAND. TO PROMOTE HONOR, INTEGRITY, AND TRUTH TO ALL MEN.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO SUPPORT AND ASSIST RHODE ISLAND DEMOLAY AND RAINBOW ORGANIZATIONS.
    Expenses $17,000
  • TO SUPPORT AND ASSIST RHODE ISLAND MASONIC YOUTH FOUNDATION.
    Expenses $105,142

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
05-0268217
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Group exemption; Fraternal lodge, deductible only for charitable purposes
Exempt since
1942
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
0561 (24 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$11,235,613
Income (IRS master file)
$4,571,708

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$1,457,998$1,108,249$11,235,613XML
990May 2024$1,018,165$1,105,459$10,885,864XML
990May 2023$1,349,607$1,175,740$11,331,554XML
990May 2022$1,680,213$974,798$11,157,687IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990March 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 05-0268217).

Questions about FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS GRAND LODGE OF RHODE ISLAND

What is the EIN of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS GRAND LODGE OF RHODE ISLAND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS GRAND LODGE OF RHODE ISLAND is 05-0268217.
Is FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS GRAND LODGE OF RHODE ISLAND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1942.
Are donations to FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS GRAND LODGE OF RHODE ISLAND tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Group exemption; Fraternal lodge, deductible only for charitable purposes).
Which annual return does FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS GRAND LODGE OF RHODE ISLAND file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS GRAND LODGE OF RHODE ISLAND due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS GRAND LODGE OF RHODE ISLAND last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS GRAND LODGE OF RHODE ISLAND?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names ANDRE H FARIA.
Who are the officers and directors of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS GRAND LODGE OF RHODE ISLAND?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $30,030 (RONALD P REED, GRAND SECRET).
How much revenue does FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS GRAND LODGE OF RHODE ISLAND have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,457,998, expenses of $1,108,249 and total assets of $11,235,613 at year end.

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