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Nonprofit · EIN 06-0663249

ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREE MASONRY NMJ

Also known as VALLEY OF BRIDGEPORT-LAFAYETTE

Tax-exempt · STRATFORD, CT 06615

Financials

$3.7M$921K2022$564K$1.1M2023$959K$1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREE MASONRY NMJ by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$958,849$1,004,915-$46,066$10,979,201$6,737$10,972,464
July 31, 2024990$564,229$1,110,335-$546,106$10,623,747$17,891$10,605,856
July 31, 2023990$3,652,952$921,085$2,731,867$10,092,240$41,311$10,050,929
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$231,251
Membership dues
$1,305
Program service revenue
$30
Investment income
$727,568
Net gain from sales of assets
$371,318
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$239,338
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$72,000
Other salaries and wages
$209,499
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$312,730
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$22,400
Occupancy
$10,712
Depreciation
$8,836
Program services (functional)
$1,004,915

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,623,747
Total assets, end of year
$10,979,201
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,737
Net assets, end of year
$10,972,464
Land, buildings and equipment
$21,674
Publicly traded securities
$10,789,251
Net assets without donor restrictions
$10,972,464
Gross receipts
$2,123,025
Employees
14
Year formed
1858
State of legal domicile
CT

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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRUCE BELMORESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$48,000
ROBERT J FURCETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$24,000
HAROLD A ELWELLCOMMANDER/TR
Trustee or director
–$0
DAVID PAPPTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JACK FARKAS SECRETARY EMERITUSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$32,000
THOMAS BECKSECRETARY
Trustee or director
–$24,000
ROBERT J FURCETREAS/COMMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$16,000
HAROLD A ELWELLTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
JACK FARKAS SECRETARY EMERITUSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$47,400$600
THOMAS BECKSECRETARY
Trustee or director
–$48,000$0
ROBERT J FURCETREAS/COMMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
10$24,000$0
EDWARD R HAMTRUSTEE / TR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$7,700$300
HAROLD A ELWELLTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2422 MAIN ST, STRATFORD, CT 06615-5940
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ROBERT J FURCE, P O BOX 309, STRATFORD, CT 06614
Signed the 990
ROBERT J FURCE, TREASURER
Phone
(203) 375-0064
Return prepared by
PAUL A KOSTOPOULOS CPA

Mission

STRENGTHEN THE MASONIC WAY OF LIFE BY IMPROVING THE INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP AND SPIRIT OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH RELEVANT PROGRAMS. INSPIRE MEN TO SUPPORT THE PRINCIPLES OF THE FREEMASONRY AND PROMOTE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY VALUES. SERVE MANKIND THROUGH THE IMPACT OF EXTENSIVE CHARIBABLE OUTREACH.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SUPPORT 32ND DEGREE MASONIC LEARNING CENTER FOR CHILDREN.
  • CHARITABLE OUTREACH
  • SUPPORT CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER
  • SUPPORT 32ND DEGREE MASONIC LEARNING CENTER FOR CHILDREN.

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
06-0663249
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(10): Domestic fraternal society
Exempt since
1940
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,979,201
Income (IRS master file)
$2,123,025

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$958,849$1,004,915$10,979,201XML
990July 2024$564,229$1,110,335$10,623,747XML
990July 2023$3,652,952$921,085$10,092,240XML
990July 2022$725,797$869,390$9,992,300IRS
990July 2021–––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 06-0663249).

Questions about ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREE MASONRY NMJ

What is the EIN of ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREE MASONRY NMJ?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREE MASONRY NMJ is 06-0663249.
Is ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREE MASONRY NMJ tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(10) since 1940.
Which annual return does ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREE MASONRY NMJ 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 ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREE MASONRY NMJ due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREE MASONRY NMJ last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREE MASONRY NMJ?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names ROBERT J FURCE.
Who are the officers and directors of ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREE MASONRY NMJ?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,000 (BRUCE BELMORE, SECRETARY).
How much revenue does ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREE MASONRY NMJ have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $958,849, expenses of $1,004,915 and total assets of $10,979,201 at year end.

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