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Nonprofit · EIN 85-1484256

ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASON OF TEXAS

Also known as OCEAN MASONIC LODGE NO 230

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · WEATHERFORD, TX 76087

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5985 OLD BROCK RD, WEATHERFORD, TX 76087-6657
In care of
% DON PAUL PAYTON
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
1009 Palo Pinto St, Weatherford TX 76087
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
DON PAUL PAYTON, 5985 Old Brock Rd, Weatherford TX 76087

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 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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Not on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Not on file

At risk of automatic revocation

None of the last three returns is in the IRS public files. The IRS revokes tax-exempt status after three consecutive years without a return. Recent filings can take a few weeks to appear.

IRS record

EIN
85-1484256
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(10): Domestic fraternal society
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Fraternal lodge, deductible only for charitable purposes
Exempt since
2026
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2023
Posted by the IRS
August 14, 2023
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2023

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2022
Officer: DON PAUL PAYTON
December 31, 2022≤ $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 85-1484256).

Questions about ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASON OF TEXAS

What is the EIN of ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASON OF TEXAS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASON OF TEXAS is 85-1484256.
Is ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASON OF TEXAS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2023.
Are donations to ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASON OF TEXAS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Fraternal lodge, deductible only for charitable purposes).
Which annual return does ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASON OF TEXAS 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 ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASON OF TEXAS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASON OF TEXAS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2022 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Who is the principal officer of ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASON OF TEXAS?
The 990-N for 2022 names DON PAUL PAYTON.

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