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Nonprofit · EIN 58-2266408

FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF GEORGIA

Also known as MASONIC CHARITIES FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · MACON, GA 31201

Financials

$83K$130K2022$66K$194K2023$36K$29K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF GEORGIA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$35,947$29,122$6,825$492,848$176,807$316,041
August 31, 2024990$65,624$193,995-$128,371$495,653$186,437$309,216
August 31, 2023990$82,575$129,589-$47,014$615,628$178,041$437,587
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$23,809
Program service revenue
$100
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$12,038
Other revenue
$12,038

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,750
Program services (functional)
$29,122

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$495,653
Total assets, end of year
$492,848
Total liabilities, end of year
$176,807
Net assets, end of year
$316,041
Net assets without donor restrictions
$180,834
Net assets with donor restrictions
$135,207
Gross receipts
$43,055
Employees
0
Year formed
1996
State of legal domicile
GA

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Van S McGeeSecretary
Officer
0$0
Michael KesslerCEO
Officer
0$0
Jeffrey AndersonCFO
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JEFFREY LEWIS ANDERSONNEW G TREASU
Trustee or director
2$0
MARK A BRADLEYEX OFFICIO
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN C COFFEYEX OFFICIO
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL ALAN KESSLEREX OFFICIO
Trustee or director
1$0
RAY KNITTELMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROSS M LAVERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BEN W POLSTONGRAND MASTER
Trustee or director
1$0
WILLIAM FRANKLIN SHEPARDEX OFFICIO
Trustee or director
1$0
VAN S MCGEESECRETARY
Officer
10$0
GARY MONKCHAIRMAN
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARK A BRADLEYEX OFFICIO
Trustee or director
1$0
DONALD C COMBSEX OFFICIO
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL ALAN KESSLERGRAND MASTER
Trustee or director
1$0
RAY KNITTELMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROSS M LAVERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LARRY W NICHOLSTREASURER TO
Trustee or director
1$0
BEN W POLSTONDEPTUTY GRAN
Trustee or director
1$0
WILLIAM F SHEPARDEX OFFICIO
Trustee or director
1$0
PAUL H CARTERG TREASURER
Officer
1$0
VAN S MCGEESECRETARY
Officer
1$0
GARY MONKCHAIRMAN
Officer
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
811 MULBERRY ST, MACON, GA 31201-6726
In care of
% VAN S MCGEE
Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
547 Roswell Street, Marietta GA 30060
Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
Jerry Hochman, 4977 Day Lily Way, Acworth GA 30102
Signed the 990
VAN S MCGEE, Secretary
Phone
(478) 742-1475
Return prepared by
Hillard Tax & Accounting LLC

Mission

Provides Public Safety Charitable Programs and Educational Funds for others including fundraising for cottages for the Masonic Home of Georgia.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Fundraising activities in support of other charitable organizations, scholarship programs, and youth development initiatives, including fundraising for the construction and support of cottages for the Masonic Home of Georgia.
    Expenses $26,596
  • The Georgia Child Identification Program is a public service initiative that provides, at no cost, comprehensive child identification kits to parents and guardians. Each kit includes color digital photographs, digital fingerprints, physical descriptions, toothprints, and DNA collection materials to assist law enforcement and families in the event a child is lost or missing. The program is designed to enhance child safety and improve recovery outcomes.
    Expenses $2,526

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

File the 2025 990-N for FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF GEORGIA

Due January 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
58-2266408
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2005
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B12)
Assets (IRS master file)
$492,848
Income (IRS master file)
$43,055

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$35,947$29,122$492,848XML
990August 2024$65,624$193,995$495,653XML
990August 2023$82,575$129,589$615,628XML
990August 2022–––IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2015
Officer: Jerry Hochman
August 31, 2016≤ $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 58-2266408).

Questions about FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF GEORGIA

What is the EIN of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF GEORGIA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF GEORGIA is 58-2266408.
Is FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF GEORGIA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF GEORGIA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF GEORGIA file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF GEORGIA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF GEORGIA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF GEORGIA?
The 990-N for 2015 names Jerry Hochman.
Who are the officers and directors of FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF GEORGIA?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF GEORGIA have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $35,947, expenses of $29,122 and total assets of $492,848 at year end.

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