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Nonprofit · EIN 85-0019983

ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW MEXICO

Also known as 3 AZTEC LODGE AF AND AM

Tax-exempt · LAS CRUCES, NM 88004

Financials

$505K$497K2023$515K$442K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW MEXICO by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$515,406$441,918$73,488$2,123,997$7,411$2,116,586
December 31, 2023990$505,439$496,844$8,595$2,049,500$6,402$2,043,098
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,686
Program service revenue
$451,704
Investment income
$60,016
Other revenue
$1,000

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$240,316
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$260,570
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$11,058
Occupancy
$38,866
Depreciation
$11,619
Program services (functional)
$438,775
Management and general (functional)
$3,143

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,049,500
Total assets, end of year
$2,123,997
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,411
Net assets, end of year
$2,116,586
Land, buildings and equipment
$415,877
Gross receipts
$515,406
Employees
9
Year formed
1911
State of legal domicile
NM

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATT DAWKINSSENIOR DEACO
Officer
–$0
ROBERT LAYMON FIKEWORSHIPFUL M
Officer
–$0
JAMES CHRISTOPHER MITCHELLSENIOR WARDE
Officer
–$0
RICHARD L MORRISSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
ENRICO I PONTELLICHAPLAIN
Officer
–$0
JAMES L THOMASTREASURER
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATT DAWKINSSENIOR DEACO
Officer
–$0
ROBERT LAYMON FIKEWORSHIPFUL M
Officer
–$0
JAMES CHRISTOPHER MITCHELLSENIOR WARDE
Officer
–$0
RICHARD L MORRISSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
ENRICO I PONTELLICHAPLAIN
Officer
–$0
JAMES L THOMASTREASURER
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1058, LAS CRUCES, NM 88004-1058
In care of
% RICHARD MORRIS
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
180 East Boutz Road, Las Cruces NM 88004
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ROBERT LAYMON FIKE, 6405 WAGONS EAST TRAIL, LAS CRUCES, NM 88012
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Eduardo Medina, 4552 Camino Dos Vidas, Las Cruces NM 88012
Signed the 990
ROBERT LAYMON FIKE, WORSHIPFUL MASTER
Phone
(575) 373-0275
Return prepared by
GRANITE MOUNTAIN ACCOUNTING LLC

Mission

MEMBERS SHALL ENDEAVOR TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES ACCORDING TO TENETS, VIRTUES AND VALUES OF FREE MASONRY, AND OFFER THOSE TEACHINGS TO MEN OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER THROUGH MEMBERSHIP TO RAISE THE MORAL, SOCIAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND SPIRITUAL CONSCIENCE OF SOCIETY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • MAINTAIN AND OPERATE AN ENDOWED CARE CEMETERY FOR THE USE OF MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC BODIES INTERRED INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE MASONIC FAMILIES AND VETERANS.
  • PROVIDE A MEETING PLACE FOR THE AZTEC LODGE, IN ADDITION TO THE RAINBOW FOR GIRLS ASSEMBLIES, YORK RITE BODIES, ORDER OF EASTERN STAR, ORDER OF AMARANTH AND DEMOLAY.
  • PERMENANT FUND FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF AN ENDOWED CEMETARY
  • PROVIDE A MEETING PLACE FOR THE AZTEC LODGE, IN ADDITION TO THE RAINBOW FOR

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
85-0019983
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Exempt since
1972
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Eduardo Medina
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Eduardo Medina
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2024$515,406$441,918$2,123,997XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: James Mitchel
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2023$505,439$496,844$2,049,500XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: James Mitchell
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Martin Dawkins
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: Martin Dawkins
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: Bryan Evans
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 85-0019983).

Questions about ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW MEXICO

What is the EIN of ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW MEXICO?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW MEXICO is 85-0019983.
Is ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW MEXICO tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1972.
Which annual return does ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW MEXICO file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW MEXICO due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW MEXICO last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW MEXICO?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ROBERT LAYMON FIKE.
Who are the officers and directors of ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW MEXICO?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW MEXICO have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $515,406, expenses of $441,918 and total assets of $2,123,997 at year end.

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