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Nonprofit · EIN 35-0300010

FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF INDIANA GRAND LODGE

Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204

Financials

$1.6M$1.6M2022$1.7M$1.6M2023$1.7M$1.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF INDIANA GRAND LODGE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$1,710,660$1,809,622-$98,962$7,725,798$3,101,531$4,624,267
March 31, 2024990$1,745,692$1,643,335$102,357$7,748,638$3,103,562$4,645,076
March 31, 2023990$1,641,936$1,607,419$34,517$7,156,556$2,857,534$4,299,022
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$1,590,782
Investment income
$119,878
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$200,980
Other salaries and wages
$164,273
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$494,385
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$19,073
Accounting fees
$45,000
Travel
$102,656
Depreciation
$30,021

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,748,638
Total assets, end of year
$7,725,798
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,101,531
Net assets, end of year
$4,624,267
Land, buildings and equipment
$47,706
Publicly traded securities
$2,014,615
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,624,267
Gross receipts
$1,710,660
Employees
7
Volunteers
4
Year formed
1817
State of legal domicile
IN

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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RICHARD J ELMANGRAND SECETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$113,713$41,474
KENNETH E WILLIS JRGRAND TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
16$9,315$0
DAVID G MORGANGRAND MASTER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
RANDOLPH L SEIPELDEPUTY GRAND MASTER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
JOHN A BRIDEGROOMSENIOR GRAND WARDEN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
STEVEN A BATESJUNIOR GRAND WARDEN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RICHARD J ELMANGRAND SECETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$110,669$33,086
KENNETH E WILLIS JRGRAND TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
16$9,274$0
GARY E BRINLEYGRAND MASTER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
DAVID MORGANDEPUTY GRAND MASTER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
RANDOLPH L SEIPELSENIOR GRAND WARDEN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
JOHN A BRIDEGROOMJUNIOR GRAND WARDEN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
MICHAEL D BRINSONGRAND CHAPLAIN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
DENNIS R DAVISGRAND LECTURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
W DIRK RADERASSISTANT GRAND LECTURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
DAVID E WESTMEYERGRAND MARSHAL
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
STEVEN A BATESSENIOR GRAND DEACON
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
JERRY B MAPLEJUNIOR GRAND DEACON
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
TRACY EV COOKSEYGRAND STEWARD AND TYLER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
JACOB A LAMBERSONGRAND ORGANIST PRO TEM
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RICHARD J ELMANGRAND SECETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$108,771$26,832
KENNETH E WILLIS JRGRAND TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
16$8,340$0
RICHARD L LENTZGRAND MASTER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0$0
GARY E BRINLEYDEPUTY GRAND MASTER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
DAVID MORGANSENIOR GRAND WARDEN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
RANDOLPH L SEIPELJUNIOR GRAND WARDEN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
THOMAS P HANSENGRAND CHAPLAIN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
JACKIE A ASHGRAND LECTURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
DENNIS R DAVISASSISTANT GRAND LECTURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
ROBERT D TRACEYGRAND MARSHAL
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
JOHN A BRIDEGROOMSENIOR GRAND DEACON
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
STEVEN A BATESJUNIOR GRAND DEACON
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
DAVID J HOSLERGRAND STEWARD AND TYLER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
JERRY L BURNSGRAND ORGANIST
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
525 N ILLINOIS ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204-1209
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
west state street, Kingman IN 47952
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RICHARD J ELMAN, 525 NORTH ILLINOIS STREET, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
lance Lnngley, 9691 N Meridian Rd, Perrysville IN 47974
Signed the 990
RICHARD J ELMAN, GRAND SECRETARY
Phone
(317) 634-7904
Return prepared by
KSM BUSINESS SERVICES INC

Mission

TO TEACH THE ART OF FREEMASONRY TO MEN OF GOOD CHARACTER THUS INSPIRING THEM TO PRACTICE IT IN THEIR HOMES, COMMUNITIES AND DAILY LIVES.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • GRAND LODGE CEREMONIES, VISITATIONS TO LODGES, MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES.
  • GOVERNANCE AND SUPPORT TO INDIANA MASONIC LODGES, INDIANA MASONIC HOME, INDIANA MASONIC LIBRARY AND MUSEUM, GRAND LODGE SCHOLARSHIP.
  • FREEMASON PUBLICATION FOR INDIANA MASONS.
  • INSURANCE, PUBLIC AWARENESS, AND LIFE MEMBERSHIPS

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
35-0300010
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(10): Domestic fraternal 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
1943
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
0634 (289 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,725,798
Income (IRS master file)
$1,710,660

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$1,710,660$1,809,622$7,725,798XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: lance Lnngley
March 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990March 2024$1,745,692$1,643,335$7,748,638XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: George Vredenburgh
March 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990March 2023$1,641,936$1,607,419$7,156,556XML
990March 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: RJ Massey
March 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990March 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: RJ Massey
March 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2007
Officer: John L Bonecutter
March 31, 2008≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 35-0300010).

Questions about FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF INDIANA GRAND LODGE

What is the EIN of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF INDIANA GRAND LODGE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF INDIANA GRAND LODGE is 35-0300010.
Is FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF INDIANA GRAND LODGE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(10) since 1943.
Are donations to FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF INDIANA GRAND LODGE 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 OF INDIANA GRAND LODGE 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 OF INDIANA GRAND LODGE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF INDIANA GRAND LODGE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF INDIANA GRAND LODGE?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names RICHARD J ELMAN.
Who are the officers and directors of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF INDIANA GRAND LODGE?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $113,713 (RICHARD J ELMAN, GRAND SECETARY).
How much revenue does FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF INDIANA GRAND LODGE have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,710,660, expenses of $1,809,622 and total assets of $7,725,798 at year end.

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