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Nonprofit · EIN 36-2130314

ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER

Tax-exempt · BLOOMINGTON, IL 61702

Financials

$116K$76K2022$133K$90K2023$132K$81K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$131,724$81,061$50,663$825,240$0$825,240
June 30, 2024990$132,647$89,956$42,691$748,078$0$748,078
June 30, 2023990$115,553$76,080$39,473$693,447$0$693,447
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$870
Program service revenue
$91,787
Investment income
$38,927
Net income from sales of inventory
$140
Other revenue
$140

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,435
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$86
Occupancy
$1,200
Travel
$4,847
Program services (functional)
$81,061

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$748,078
Total assets, end of year
$825,240
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$825,240
Publicly traded securities
$770,706
Gross receipts
$131,724
Employees
0
Volunteers
3,080
Year formed
1853
State of legal domicile
IL

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lance J WelterGrand High Priest (President)
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Tracy W HarrisDeputy Grand High Priest (Vice-President)
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
David A MorrisGrand King (Director)
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
S Jeffrey BaineGrand Scribe (Director)
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Christopher J HathawayGrand Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Barry D WeerGrand Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Isaac J OrrGrand Captain of the Host (Director)
Trustee or director
3$0
Martin K KwiloszGrand Principal Sojourner (Director)
Trustee or director
3$0
Steven F DevriesGrand Royal Arch Captain (Director)
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ryan W IrbyGrand High Priest (President)
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Danny L Gaddis JrDeputy Grand High Priest (Vice-President)
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Lance J WelterGrand Scribe (Director)
Trustee or director
3$0
Christopher J HathawayGrand Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Barry D WeerGrand Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Tracy W HarrisGrand Captain of the Host (Director)
Trustee or director
3$0
David A MorrisGrand Principal Sojourner (Director)
Trustee or director
3$0
S Jeffrey BaineGrand Royal Arch Captain (Director)
Trustee or director
3$0
Isaac J OrrPrincipal Sojourner (Director)
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Charles R RobertsonGrand High Priest (President)
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Ryan W IrbyDeputy Grand High Priest (Vice-President)
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Danny L GaddisGrand Scribe (Director)
Trustee or director
3$0
Jerald H StarksGrand Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Barry D WeerGrand Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Lance J WelterGrand Captain of the Host (Director)
Trustee or director
3$0
Tracy W HarrisGrand Principal Sojourner (Director)
Trustee or director
3$0
David A MorrisGrand Royal Arch Captain (Director)
Trustee or director
3$0
S Jeffrey BaineDirector
Officer
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 3695, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61702-3695
In care of
% BARRY D WEER
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
724A Fieldcrest Drive, South Elgin IL 60177
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Barry D Weer, 302 E Jefferson Street, PO Box 3695, Bloomington, IL 617023695
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
Dale Corrice, 724A Fieldcrest Drive, South Elgin IL 60177
Signed the 990
Barry Weer, Executive Secretary
Phone
(309) 838-0230

Mission

Domestic Fraternal Organization. Strengthen the Masonic way of life; preserve the traditions and Masonic heritage in Illinois as represented by the Royal Arch Chapter.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Perserve the traditions and Masonic heritage in Illinois as represented by the Royal Arch Chapter.
    Expenses $4,995 · revenue $38,927
  • To support the subordinate chapters in Illinois through relevant educational and inspirational programs and activities; furthering York Rite Freemasonry as taught through the Royal Arch Degree.
    Expenses $52,966 · revenue $41,123
  • To sustain the principles of Freemasonry and strengthen individual character and the Masonic way of life through our ritualistic work, educational programs, and fellowship opportunities.
    Expenses $23,100 · revenue $50,804

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-2130314
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
1940
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
0023 (29 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$825,240
Income (IRS master file)
$131,724

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$131,724$81,061$825,240XML
990June 2024$132,647$89,956$748,078XML
990June 2023$115,553$76,080$693,447XML
990June 2022$137,914$96,101$664,204IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: Dale Corrice
June 30, 2015≤ $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 36-2130314).

Questions about ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER

What is the EIN of ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER is 36-2130314.
Is ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1940.
Are donations to ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER 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 ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER 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 ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Barry D Weer.
Who are the officers and directors of ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAPTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $131,724, expenses of $81,061 and total assets of $825,240 at year end.

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