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Nonprofit · EIN 35-0503768

FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF INDIANA

Also known as 712 MCKINLEY LODGE

Tax-exempt · SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375

Financials

$104K$87K2022$47K$93K2023$59K$89K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF INDIANA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
November 30, 2025990$58,883$89,017-$30,134$496,791$0$496,791
November 30, 2024990$46,772$93,385-$46,613$528,345$0$528,345
November 30, 2023990$103,526$87,434$16,092$543,344$0$543,344
Financial details: 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$32,725
Membership dues
$23,957
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$9,599
Net gain from sales of assets
-$597
Net income from fundraising events
$16,559
Other revenue
$16,559

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$845
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$4,500
Other salaries and wages
$880
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$6,440
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$625
Occupancy
$14,520
Depreciation
$3,730
Program services (functional)
$19,425
Management and general (functional)
$69,592

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$528,345
Total assets, end of year
$496,791
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$496,791
Land, buildings and equipment
$130,595
Publicly traded securities
$340,352
Gross receipts
$288,799
Employees
2
Year formed
1923
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 November 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DENIS C GOULETSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$4,500
DOUGLAS BARNESAUDIT CHAIRM
Trustee or director
1$0
GERALD HANCOCKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROLANDO RODRIGUEZWORSHIPFUL M
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended November 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DENIS C GOULETSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$4,500
JORDAN FALLSWORSHIPFUL M
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GERALD HANCOCKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ELMER SIMPSONAUDIT CHAIRM
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended November 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DENNIS C GOULETSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$4,275
ROBERT F BRUNNER JRTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$950
JOHN B CLENDENENJUNIOR WARDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GERALD L HANCOCKASSISTANT SE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ELMER R SIMPSONWORSHIPFUL M
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GREGORY P YOUNGSENIOR WARDE
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 92, SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375-0092
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DENIS C GOULET, PO BOX 92, SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
Signed the 990
DENIS C GOULET, SECRETARY
Phone
(219) 864-4640
Return prepared by
BIKOS & ASSOCIATES CPA PC

Mission

THE MASONIC LODGE FUNCTIONS AS A FRATERNITY BASED ON RELIGIOUS TEACHINGS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE MINDS OF ITS MEMBERS AND TO PROVIDE AID TO DESTITUTE MEMBERS AND WIDOWS. TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL FUNCTIONS.

990 for the year ended November 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WHO HAVE FALLEN ON HARD TIMES. ASSISTED WIDOWS, ORPHANS AND FAMILIES OF FALLEN SOLDIERS WITH MONETARY AND SERVICE (HOME AND VEHICLE REPAIRS, TRAVEL TO DOCTORS, ETC.) DONATIONS.

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2024November 30, 2025April 15, 2026990 on file
2023November 30, 2024April 15, 2025990 on file
2022November 30, 2023April 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
35-0503768
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(10): Domestic fraternal society
Exempt since
1957
Accounting year ends
November
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$496,791
Income (IRS master file)
$288,799

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990November 2025$58,883$89,017$496,791XML
990November 2024$46,772$93,385$528,345IRS
990November 2023$103,526$87,434$543,344XML
990November 2022$293,012$48,292$528,274IRS

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 35-0503768).

Questions about FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF INDIANA

What is the EIN of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF INDIANA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF INDIANA is 35-0503768.
Is FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF INDIANA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(10) since 1957.
Which annual return does FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF INDIANA 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 due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending November 30, 2026) is due April 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF INDIANA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended November 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF INDIANA?
The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 names DENIS C GOULET.
Who are the officers and directors of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF INDIANA?
The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $4,500 (DENIS C GOULET, SECRETARY).
How much revenue does FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF INDIANA have?
On its 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $58,883, expenses of $89,017 and total assets of $496,791 at year end.

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