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Masonic Education & Charity Trust

EIN 04-2104701 • 501(c)3 • Boston, MA

Profile

To hold and invest funds for related masonic organizations and distribute income earned to them and to return their invested funds when required in order to fulfill the requirements and obligations of freemasonry: freemasonry (often simplified to "masonry") enhances and strengthens the character of the individual man by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, education, andd leadership based on the three ancient masonic tenets: brotherly love, relief, and truth. Massachusetts freemasonry is a crowning legacy of this venerable heritage as we strive to "make good men better."

186 Tremont StreetBoston, MA 02111

www.massfreemasonry.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.57x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

99th percentile

23.95x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

72nd percentile

16%

Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

8th percentile

$92,560

Higher top officer pay than 8% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

67th percentile

10%

Faster asset growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

100%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets76th percentile

Assets

Up

$92,460,420

Up $8,770,913 (+10%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$52,597,946

Up $5,157,297 (+11%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$39,862,474

Up $3,613,616 (+10.0%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue99th percentileNet Margin72nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,196,162

Up $1,098,156 (+100%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$1,848,562

Down $283,546 (-13%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$347,600

Up $1,381,702 (+134%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth67th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$150M$100M$50M$0Assets 2010: $134,392,940Liabilities 2010: $34,856Net Assets 2010: $134,358,0842010Assets 2011: $137,253,670Liabilities 2011: $65,704Net Assets 2011: $137,187,9662011Assets 2012: $126,979,305Liabilities 2012: $195,100Net Assets 2012: $126,784,2052012Assets 2013: $119,499,867Liabilities 2013: $48,797Net Assets 2013: $119,451,0702013Assets 2014: $120,577,325Liabilities 2014: $30,108Net Assets 2014: $120,547,2172014Assets 2015: $101,569,075Liabilities 2015: $73,004,783Net Assets 2015: $28,564,2922015Assets 2016: $90,235,342Liabilities 2016: $60,782,729Net Assets 2016: $29,452,6132016Assets 2017: $90,717,386Liabilities 2017: $60,322,534Net Assets 2017: $30,394,8522017Assets 2018: $72,469,358Liabilities 2018: $41,903,340Net Assets 2018: $30,566,0182018Assets 2019: $75,775,148Liabilities 2019: $44,468,567Net Assets 2019: $31,306,5812019Assets 2020: $82,618,373Liabilities 2020: $47,691,254Net Assets 2020: $34,927,1192020Assets 2021: $96,275,702Liabilities 2021: $56,583,007Net Assets 2021: $39,692,6952021Assets 2022: $83,696,851Liabilities 2022: $48,128,572Net Assets 2022: $35,568,2792022Assets 2023: $83,689,507Liabilities 2023: $47,440,649Net Assets 2023: $36,248,8582023Assets 2024: $92,460,420Liabilities 2024: $52,597,946Net Assets 2024: $39,862,4742024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$92,460,420
Liabilities$52,597,946
Net Assets$39,862,474
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$30M$20M$10M$0-$10MExpenses 2010: $27,160,2922010Revenue 2011: $15,404,896Expenses 2011: $14,559,532Net Income 2011: $845,3642011Expenses 2012: $18,917,9752012Revenue 2013: $11,476,883Expenses 2013: $16,718,615Net Income 2013: -$5,241,7322013Revenue 2014: $6,295,773Expenses 2014: $16,061,154Net Income 2014: -$9,765,3812014Revenue 2015: $3,663,126Expenses 2015: $1,729,083Net Income 2015: $1,934,0432015Revenue 2016: $3,938,132Expenses 2016: $1,873,204Net Income 2016: $2,064,9282016Revenue 2017: $1,916,397Expenses 2017: $2,372,945Net Income 2017: -$456,5482017Revenue 2018: $5,364,253Expenses 2018: $1,847,005Net Income 2018: $3,517,2482018Revenue 2019: $239,455Expenses 2019: $1,454,310Net Income 2019: -$1,214,8552019Revenue 2020: $2,222,498Expenses 2020: $1,648,521Net Income 2020: $573,9772020Revenue 2021: $2,778,854Expenses 2021: $1,732,172Net Income 2021: $1,046,6822021Revenue 2022: $4,697,309Expenses 2022: $1,787,449Net Income 2022: $2,909,8602022Revenue 2023: $1,098,006Expenses 2023: $2,132,108Net Income 2023: -$1,034,1022023Revenue 2024: $2,196,162Expenses 2024: $1,848,562Net Income 2024: $347,6002024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,196,162
Expenses$1,848,562
Net Income$347,600
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$92,460,420
Liabilities
$52,597,946
Net assets
$39,862,474
Revenue
$2,196,162
Expenses
$1,848,562
Net income
$347,600
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$92.5$52.6$39.9$2.20$1.85$0.35
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$83.7$47.4$36.2$1.10$2.13$1.03
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$83.7$48.1$35.6$4.70$1.79$2.91
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$96.3$56.6$39.7$2.78$1.73$1.05
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$82.6$47.7$34.9$2.22$1.65$0.57
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$75.8$44.5$31.3$0.24$1.45$1.21
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$72.5$41.9$30.6$5.36$1.85$3.52
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$90.7$60.3$30.4$1.92$2.37$0.46
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$90.2$60.8$29.5$3.94$1.87$2.06
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$102$73.0$28.6$3.66$1.73$1.93
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$121$0.03$121$6.30$16.1$9.77
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$119$0.05$119$11.5$16.7$5.24
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$127$0.20$127$18.9
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$137$0.07$137$15.4$14.6$0.85
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$134$0.03$134$27.2
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2023 to Aug 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 3, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$33,218,987
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To hold and invest funds for related masonic organizations and distribute income earned to them and to return their invessted funds when required in order to fulfill the requirements and obligations of freemasonry: freemasonry (often simplified to "masonry") enhances and strengthens the character of the individual man by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, education, and leadership based on the three ancient masonic tenets: brotherly love, relief, and truth. Massachusetts freemasonry is a crowning legacy of this venerable heritage as we strive to "make good men better."

To hold and invest funds for related masonic organizations and distribute income earned to them and to return their invested funds when required.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$82,897,821$91,670,347▲ $8,772,526
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$665,671$720,411▲ $54,740
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$38,480$28,655▼ $9,825
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$74,035$27,507▼ $46,528
Total Assets$83,689,507$92,460,420▲ $8,770,913
Other Assets Total$13,500$13,500→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$47,440,649$52,597,946▲ $5,157,297
Total Liabilities$47,440,649$52,597,946▲ $5,157,297
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$22,957,292$25,000,412▲ $2,043,120
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$13,291,566$14,862,062▲ $1,570,496
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$36,248,858$39,862,474▲ $3,613,616
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$83,689,507$92,460,420▲ $8,770,913

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2023$36,248,858$686,005▲ $4,375,616$1,445,150$39,862,474
2022$35,568,279$677,018▲ $2,099,308$1,833,308$36,248,858
2021$39,692,695$1,024,985▼ $3,610,008$1,491,280$35,568,279
2020$34,927,119$1,181,066▲ $5,135,712$1,461,430$39,692,695
2019$31,306,582$1,604,558▲ $3,614,018$1,430,440$34,927,119
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay8th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Craig MacphersonAsst. TreasurerPT$92,560$92,560

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
George F HamiltonPresident
John R HalseyClerk & Trustee
George L Herbolsheimer IvTrustee
John C Harris IiiTrustee
Michael J BoucherTrustee
Paul R PerkinsTrustee
Peter H NeeTrustee
Terry Griffith JrTrustee
Thomas a RorrieTrustee
Mason W RussellTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$709,156
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,487,006
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$709,156
Change in Net Assets
$347,600

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,038,790
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$157,372
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$3,266,868
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,305,658
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,196,162
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$705,225
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$606,412
Other Expenses$536,925
Total Fundraising Expense$160,220
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$538,350--$538,350
Other Salaries and Wages$370,798-$133,147$503,945
Grants to Domestic Orgs$166,875--$166,875
Insurance-$164,981-$164,981
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$157,372-$157,372
Other Employee Benefits$47,127-$16,923$64,050
Fees for Services Accounting-$41,500-$41,500
Payroll Taxes$28,267-$10,150$38,417
Conferences and Meetings$9,273--$9,273
Office Expenses-$8,299-$8,299
Other Expenses$7,056$42,363-$7,056
Advertising$80--$80
Total Functional Expenses$1,273,827$414,515$160,220$1,848,562

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,848,562
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,691,190
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,691,190
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$157,372
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Masonic Health System of Massachusetts IncCharlton, MA501(c)(3)OPERATIONAL SUPPORT - CHARITABLE: DEVELOP AND OFFER SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY.$106,214
Demolay Foundation of MassachusettsBoston, MA501(c)(3)To Fund Various Programs and Provide Financial Assistance$25,300
George Washington Masonic MemorialAlexandria, VA501(c)(3)To Fund Various Programs and Provide Financial Assistance$23,000
Masonic Service Association of NaCepar Rapids, IA501(c)(3)To Fund Various Programs and Provide Financial Assistance$12,361
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Grand Lodge$31,854,169
Due to the Masonic Home$20,389,937
Due to Others$328,730
Other Accounts Payable$25,000
Annuities Payable$110
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“An electronic copy was e-mailed to each trustee prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“All members of the board of trustees, officers, and key employees are required to complete a conflict of interest disclosure annually. The disclosure are reviewed and any poteential conflicts are determined. If a potential conflict is found to exist, that individual is barred from participating in any deliberations or decisions relating to the conflicting matter.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Our form 990's (current and prior three years) are available on the official website of the attorney general of massachusetts at www.charities.ago.state.ma.us and guidestar at www2.guidestar.org. We also make our form 990, form 1023, form 990-t, articles of incorporation, bylaws, governing documents, conflict of interest available to the public upon request. Our audited financial statements are also available on the official website of the attorney general of massachusetts at www.charities.ago.state.ma.us.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Masonic Education & Charity Trust
EIN
04-2104701
Phone
6174266040
Address
186 TREMONT STREET, BOSTON, MA 02111

Signing Officer

Name
George Hamilton
Title
President
Phone
7814266040
Signed
2025-04-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
George F Hamilton
Formed
1884
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Morgan & Morgan Pc
Address
175 DERBY STREET - SUITE 40, HINGHAM, MA 02043
Preparer
Timothy Maclellan Cpapfs
Phone
7817490050
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Change in value of split interest agreement -852.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The entity has an audit committee that reviews and approves the audit. The process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART III, LINE 4:

“Overlooking the boston common is the majestic grand lodge of masons in massachusetts. One of the oldest institutions in downtown boston, the current building at 186 tremont street is the third grand lodge structure erected on the site. Built in 1898, it houses many treasures of great historical significance. It has six meeting halls, a research library dedicated to freemasonry, and the administrative offices for the grand lodge and other masonic bodies and programs. The building and library are open to the public, and tours are normally available monday through saturday between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. The samuel crocker lawrence library at the grand lodge of massachusetts is reputed to contain the finest and most extensive collection of masonic information in the western hemisphere. In addition to 70,000 volumes, it contains bound copies of grand lodge proceedings dating back to 1733.”

PART V, LINE 4:

“The masonic education and charitable trust holds and invests funds for the masonic health system of massachusetts, inc., the grand lodge of masons in massachusetts and other masonic organizations. Net income and funds are distributed to these organizations for their charitable programs.”

PART X, LINE 2:

“The trust accounts for the effect of any uncertain tax positions based on a "more likely than not" threshold to the recognition of the tax positions being sustained based on the technical merits of the position under scrutiny by the applicable taxing authroity. If a tax position or positions are deemed to result in uncertainties of those positions, the unrecognized tax benefit is estimated based on a "cumulative probability assessment" that aggregates the estimated tax liability for all uncertain tax positions. The trust has identified its tax status as a tax-exempt entity as a tax position; however, the trust has determined that such tax position does not result in an uncertainty requiring recognition. The trust is not currently under examination by any taxing jurisdictions. The trust's federal and state tax returns are open for examination for three years following the date filed.”

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IRS990/Desc0***THE MASONIC EDUCATION AND CHARITABLE TRUST HOLDS AND INVESTS FUNDS FOR THE MASONIC HOME, THE GRAND LODGE OF MASONS IN MASSACHUSETTS AND OTHER MASONIC ORGANIZATIONS. NET INCOME AND FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO THESE ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR CHARITABLE PROGRAMS AS DESCRIBED BELOW:THE ESSENTIAL QUALITIES MASONS SHARE IN THEIR DIVERSE LIVES ARE A BELIEF IN A SUPREME BEING AND A DESIRE TO STRIVE FOR:**FELLOWSHIP WITH OTHER MASONS**HIGH MORAL STANDARDS**KINDNESSS IN THE HOME**COURTESY IN SOCIETY**HONESTY IN BUSINESS**FAIRNESS IN ALL DEALINGSBEING A MASON:BEING A MASON IS ABOUT A FATHER HELPING HIS SON MAKE BETTER DECISIONS; A BUSINESS LEADER STRIVING TO BRING MORALITY TO THE WORKPLACE; A THOUGHTFUL MAN LEARNING TO WORK THROUGH TOUGH ISSUES IN HIS LIFE.FELLOWSHIP, FRIENDSHIP, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE:THROUGHOUT A MASON'S LIFE, FELLOWSHIP AND FRIENDSHIP IS A KEY COMPONENT, AS WELL AS COMMUNITY SERVICE. THE TYPICAL MASON WANTS TO CONTINUE TO GROW AS A MAN AND TO BENEFIT SOCIETY.FELLOWSHIP:BY ATTENDING MASONIC LODGE MEETINGS AND LEARNING FROM YOUR FELLOW MASONS, YOU WILL STRENGTHEN THE BONDS OF FELLOWSHIP AS YOU JOIN TOGETHER WITH LIKE-MINDED MEN WHO SHARE IDEALS OF BOTH A MORAL AND METAPHYSICAL NATURE. YOU'LL ENJOY THE FRIENDSHIP OF OTHER MASONS IN THE COMMUNITY, AND YOU'LL BE WELCOMED AS A "BROTHER" BY MASONS EVERYWHERE IN THE WORLD. FREEMASONRY ALSO PROMISES THAT SHOULD YOU EVER BE OVERTAKEN BY MISFORTUNE, SICKNESS, OR ADVERSITY THROUGH NO FAULT OF YOUR OWN, THE HANDS OF OUR GREAT FRATERNITY WILL BE STRETCHED FORTH TO AID AND ASSIST YOU.CHARITY:FROM ITS EARLIEST DAYS, CHARITY HAS BEEN THE MOST VISIBLE MASONIC ACTIVITY. FREEMASONS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN DEVOTED TO CARING FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN, THE SICK AND THE ELDERLY. IN FACT, MASONS IN NORTH AMERICA GIVE AWAY APPROXIMATELY $3 MILLION TO NATIONAL AND LOCAL CHARITIES EACH DAY, OF WHICH MORE THAN 70% IS DIRECTED TOWARD THE GENERAL PUBLIC. MASONS ARE ALSO ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN A GREAT DEAL OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER WORK.EDUCATION:THE GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETTS HAS ADVOCATED THE EDUCATION OF ITS MEMBERS SINCE ITS EARLIEST YEARS. ITS CEREMONIES PROVIDE INSTRUCITON TO ALL MEMBERS, SUPPLEMENTED BY VARIOUS OTHER ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SEMINARS, LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, AND READING. BECAUSE FREEMASONRY IS AN ESOTERIC SOCIETY, CERTAIN ASPECTS OF ITS WORK ARE NOT GENERALLY DISCLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. FREEMASONRY USES AN INITIATORY SYSTEM OF DEGREES TO EXPLORE ETHICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL ISSUES, AND THE SYSTEM IS LESS EFFECTIVE IF THE OBSERVER KNOWS BEFOREHAND WHAT WILL HAPPEN. IT IS DESCRIBED IN MASONIC CRAFT RITUAL AS "A BEAUTIFUL SYSTEM OF MORALITY VEILED IN ALLEGORY AND ILLUSTRATED BY SYMBOLS."LEADERSHIP:FREEMASONRY OFFERS ITS MEMBERS LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT THE LODGE, DISTRICT, AND GRAND LODGE LEVEL. AS FREEMASONS PROGRESS THROUGH THE CRAFT, THEY DISCOVER DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF THEMSELVES AND DEVELOP A RANGE OF SKILLS THAT EVEN THEY MIGHT NOT HAVE KNOWN THEY POSSESSED. BY DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP TECHNIQUES THAT FIT THEIR PERSONALITY, MASONS UNLOCK THE DOOR TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. FOR MORE THAN TEN YEARS THE GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETTS HAS SPONSORED THE MASONIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FOR ITS MEMBERS TO STRENGTH LEADERSHIP WITHIN OUR FRATERNITY AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE PERSONAL GROWTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASONS.MASONIC HEALTH SYSTEM (MHS) OF MASSACHUSETTS WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2001 TO CONTINUE THE MASONIC TRADITION OF CARING. MHS PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF QUALITY SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO THOSE IN NEED BY PROUDLY SPONSORING THE FOLLOWING:THE OVERLOOK COMMUNITYA 219 INDEPENDENT LIVING RESIDENCE CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (CCRC) ON THE CHARLTON CAMPUS COMPRISED OF 205 APARTMENTS AND 14 COTTAGES. THE OVERLOOK COMMUNITY IS DESIGNED TO OFFER HIGH QUALITY, MAINTENANCE-FREE LIVING AND RELIEVE FUTURE HEALTH CARE CONCERNS WITH COMPLETE PEACE OF MIND.OVERLOOK MASONIC HEALTH CENTERONE OF THE MOST RESPECTED LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES IN THE STATE IS SITUATED ON 450+ ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE IN CHARLTON. FOR NEARLY A CE
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0OVERLOOKING THE BOSTON COMMON IS THE MAJESTIC GRAND LODGE OF MASONS IN MASSACHUSETTS. ONE OF THE OLDEST INSTITUTIONS IN DOWNTOWN BOSTON, THE CURRENT BUILDING AT 186 TREMONT STREET IS THE THIRD GRAND LODGE STRUCTURE ERECTED ON THE SITE. BUILT IN 1898, IT HOUSES MANY TREASURES OF GREAT HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE. IT HAS SIX MEETING HALLS, A RESEARCH LIBRARY DEDICATED TO FREEMASONRY, AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES FOR THE GRAND LODGE AND OTHER MASONIC BODIES AND PROGRAMS. THE BUILDING AND LIBRARY ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND TOURS ARE NORMALLY AVAILABLE MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY BETWEEN 10:00 AM AND 3:00 PM. THE SAMUEL CROCKER LAWRENCE LIBRARY AT THE GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETTS IS REPUTED TO CONTAIN THE FINEST AND MOST EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF MASONIC INFORMATION IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE. IN ADDITION TO 70,000 VOLUMES, IT CONTAINS BOUND COPIES OF GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS DATING BACK TO 1733.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE MASONIC EDUCATION AND CHARITABLE TRUST HOLDS AND INVESTS FUNDS FOR THE MASONIC HEALTH SYSTEM OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC., THE GRAND LODGE OF MASONS IN MASSACHUSETTS AND OTHER MASONIC ORGANIZATIONS. NET INCOME AND FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO THESE ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR CHARITABLE PROGRAMS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE TRUST ACCOUNTS FOR THE EFFECT OF ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS BASED ON A "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" THRESHOLD TO THE RECOGNITION OF THE TAX POSITIONS BEING SUSTAINED BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION UNDER SCRUTINY BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHROITY. IF A TAX POSITION OR POSITIONS ARE DEEMED TO RESULT IN UNCERTAINTIES OF THOSE POSITIONS, THE UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFIT IS ESTIMATED BASED ON A "CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY ASSESSMENT" THAT AGGREGATES THE ESTIMATED TAX LIABILITY FOR ALL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE TRUST HAS IDENTIFIED ITS TAX STATUS AS A TAX-EXEMPT ENTITY AS A TAX POSITION; HOWEVER, THE TRUST HAS DETERMINED THAT SUCH TAX POSITION DOES NOT RESULT IN AN UNCERTAINTY REQUIRING RECOGNITION. THE TRUST IS NOT CURRENTLY UNDER EXAMINATION BY ANY TAXING JURISDICTIONS. THE TRUST'S FEDERAL AND STATE TAX RETURNS ARE OPEN FOR EXAMINATION FOR THREE YEARS FOLLOWING THE DATE FILED.
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