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Nonprofit · EIN 42-0707195

GENERAL GRAND COUINCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS INTERNATIONAL

Tax-exempt · STRATFORD, CT 06615

Financials

$105K$112K2023$115K$111K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GENERAL GRAND COUINCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS INTERNATIONAL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$114,827$110,929$3,898$1,194,501$1,667$1,192,834
July 31, 2024990$105,078$111,649-$6,571$1,005,822$0$1,005,822
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$72,653
Membership dues
$72,178
Program service revenue
$8,789
Investment income
$17,846
Net income from sales of inventory
$15,539
Other revenue
$15,539

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$10,200
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$10,762
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$68
Occupancy
$4,000
Travel
$50,378

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,005,822
Total assets, end of year
$1,194,501
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,667
Net assets, end of year
$1,192,834
Publicly traded securities
$1,034,333
Gross receipts
$128,370
Employees
2
Volunteers
1,200
Year formed
1880
State of legal domicile
PA

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
Mark E IrwinSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$9,000
Charles A McCollumTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$1,200
David GrindleDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
William K PowellVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
William G SnyderPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mark E IrwinSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$9,000
Charles A McCollumTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$1,200
G Thomas TaylorVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
William K PowellDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
William G SnyderPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
71 EUNICE PKWY STRATFORD CT 06615, STRATFORD, CT 06615-0000
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Charles McCollum, 71 Eunice Parkway, Stratford, CT 06615
Signed the 990
Charles McCollum, Treasurer
Phone
(443) 750-0842

Mission

The General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International is a confederation of Subordinate and Grand Councils formed as a Masonic service organization dedicated to the perpetuation and preservation of the moral teachings and traditions of the Cryptic Rite and the history and legends of ancient Freemasonry.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Conduct regional and state meetings to share new programs and efforts with the membership as well as to receive updates on local programs that are having success.
    Expenses $34,822
  • Provide awards to members in recognition of outstanding leadership in support of the Cryptic Rite.
    Expenses $2,390
  • Support leadership training for emerging leaders throughout the Rite.

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
42-0707195
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(10): Domestic fraternal society
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1968
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,194,501
Income (IRS master file)
$128,370

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$114,827$110,929$1,194,501XML
990July 2024$105,078$111,649$1,005,822XML
990July 2023$144,233$129,003$816,449IRS
990July 2022–––IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 2018–––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 42-0707195).

Questions about GENERAL GRAND COUINCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS INTERNATIONAL

What is the EIN of GENERAL GRAND COUINCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS INTERNATIONAL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GENERAL GRAND COUINCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS INTERNATIONAL is 42-0707195.
Is GENERAL GRAND COUINCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(10) since 1968.
Are donations to GENERAL GRAND COUINCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does GENERAL GRAND COUINCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS INTERNATIONAL 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 GENERAL GRAND COUINCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS INTERNATIONAL 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 GENERAL GRAND COUINCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS INTERNATIONAL 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 GENERAL GRAND COUINCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS INTERNATIONAL?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names Charles McCollum.
Who are the officers and directors of GENERAL GRAND COUINCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS INTERNATIONAL?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $9,000 (Mark E Irwin, Secretary).
How much revenue does GENERAL GRAND COUINCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS INTERNATIONAL have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $114,827, expenses of $110,929 and total assets of $1,194,501 at year end.

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