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Masonic Education and Charity Trust

990 • Fiscal year 2010 • EIN 04-2104701

Sep 01, 2009 to Aug 31, 2010 • Filed on May 03, 2011

Organization ProfileWWW.MASSFREEMASONRY.ORG
186 Tremont Street02111
Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

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0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2010 filings • 501(c)3 • $100M-$250M nonprofits • Source year 2010

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Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets1st percentile

Assets

$134,392,940

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Net Assets

$134,358,084

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Liabilities

$34,856

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Revenue And Expenses
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Revenue

-

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Expenses

$27,160,292

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Net Income

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Historical Trend

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$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

2010

Assets$134,392,940
Liabilities$34,856
Net Assets$134,358,084
Open 2010 Filing

Operations Trend

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Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2010

Revenue-
Expenses$27,160,292
Net Income-
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2009 to Aug 31, 2010
Signed
May 3, 2011
Return Version
2009v1.7
Gross Receipts
$167,056,712
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."

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
04-2104701
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IRS990/Description0The 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 **kindness in the home **courtesy in society **honesty in business **fairness in all dealings Being 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'll 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 instruction 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 10 years the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts has sponsored the Masonic Leadership Institute for its members to strengthen 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 Life Care CommunityA 219 independent living residence Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) on the Charlton campus comprised of 205 apartments and 14 cottages. The Overlook Life Care Community is designed to offer high quality, maintenance-free living and relieve future health care concerns with complete peace of mind. Life care guarantees resident's lifetime access to enhanced living and skilled nursing care, should they ever require those services. At The Overloo
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IRS990ScheduleD/Form990ScheduleDPartXIV/Explanation0Overlooking 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 available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:30 am and 2:00 pm. Once you walk inside the building, you'll be in the Grand Lodge Lounge which is adorned with tessellated squares of black and white Terrazzo, punctuated by an attractive fountain with colored light and glass cases that display classic Masonic memorabilia. Also on the first floor is the Paul Revere banquet hall, decorated with a portrait of Revere and many eminent Freemasons. 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/Form990ScheduleDPartXIV/Explanation1The masonic education and charitable trust holds and invests funds for the masonic home, 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/Form990ScheduleDPartXIV/Explanation2The Grand Lodge 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 authority. 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 Grand Lodge has identified its tax status as a tax-exempt entity as a tax position; however, the Grand Lodge has determined that such tax position does not result in an uncertainty requiring recognition. The Grand Lodge is not currently under examination by any taxing jurisdictions. The Grand Lodges Federal and state tax returns are open for examination for three years following the date filed.
IRS990ScheduleD/Form990ScheduleDPartXIV/Identifier0Part III, Line 4:
IRS990ScheduleD/Form990ScheduleDPartXIV/Identifier1Part V, Line 4:
IRS990ScheduleD/Form990ScheduleDPartXIV/Identifier2Part X:
IRS990ScheduleD/Form990ScheduleDPartXIV/ReturnReference0Description of Intended Use of Endowment Funds:
IRS990ScheduleD/Form990ScheduleDPartXIV/ReturnReference1Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt017065329
IRS990ScheduleI/Form990ScheduleIPartIV/Explanation0Schedule I, Part I, Line 2: MECT does not make grants or give other assistance to individuals or organizations other than those it was set up to directly support. Assistance to related organizations is given as needed.
IRS990ScheduleI/Form990ScheduleIPartIV/Identifier0Procedure for Monitoring Grants in the U.S.:
IRS990ScheduleI/Form990ScheduleIPartIV/ReturnReference0Part I, Line 2:
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/AddressUS/AddressLine1088 MASONIC HOME ROAD
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/AddressUS/AddressLine11186 TREMONT STREET
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/AddressUS/City0CHARLTON
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/AddressUS/City1BOSTON
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/AddressUS/State0MA
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/AddressUS/State1MA
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/AmountOfCashGrant13895573
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/EINOfRecipient0043515688
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/EINOfRecipient1041383607
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSection0501(C)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSection1501(C)(10)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrant0OPERATIONAL SUPPORT - CHARITABLE: DEVELOP AND OFFER SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY.
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrant1Operating a fraternal masonic grand lodge for subordinate lodges and their members with approximately 42,000 members in Massachusetts.
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientNameBusiness/BusinessNameLine10MASONIC HEALTH SYSTEM OF MASSACHUSETTS INC
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientNameBusiness/BusinessNameLine11GRAND LODGE OF MASONS IN MASSACHUSETTS
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IRS990ScheduleI/TotalNbrOf501C3AndGovtGrants01
IRS990ScheduleI/TotalNbrOfOtherOrganizations01
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IRS990ScheduleO/GeneralExplanation/Explanation0An electronic copy was e-mailed to each trustee prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/GeneralExplanation/Explanation1All members of the board of trustees, officers and key employees are required to complete a conflict of interest disclosure annually. the disclosures are reviewed and any potential 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/GeneralExplanation/Explanation2Our Forms 990 (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.
IRS990ScheduleO/GeneralExplanation/Explanation3THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES IN THE COMMITTEE'S RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT.
IRS990ScheduleO/GeneralExplanation/Explanation4THE MASONIC EDUCATION & CHARITY TRUST ("THE TRUST") DOES NOT DIRECTLY INCUR ANY FUND RAISING EXPENSES. SUBSTANTIALLY ALL FUNDS ARE RAISED BY VOLUNTEERS. ADDITIONALLY, THE TRUST RECEIVES FUNDS AND INVESTS FUNDS ON BEHALF OF RELATED MASONIC ORGANIZATIONS. ANY FUND RAISING EXPENSES INCURRED BY THOSE ORGANIZATIONS WILL BE REFLECTED ON THEIR RESPECTIVE FORM 990 AS THOSE ORGANIZATIONS ACTUALLY INCUR FUND RAISING EXPENSES.
IRS990ScheduleO/GeneralExplanation/Identifier0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11
IRS990ScheduleO/GeneralExplanation/Identifier1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/GeneralExplanation/Identifier2Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/GeneralExplanation/Identifier3FORM 990, PAGE 11, PART XI -FINANCIAL STMTS & REPORTING
IRS990ScheduleO/GeneralExplanation/Identifier4STATEMENT REGARDING FORM 990, PAGE 10, PART IX, LINE #24A:
IRS990ScheduleO/GeneralExplanation/ReturnReference0LINE 2C-DOES ORGANIZATION HAVE A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT?
IRS990ScheduleO/GeneralExplanation/ReturnReference1DISTRIBUTIONS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES:
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IRS990ScheduleR/ExchangeOfAssets00
IRS990ScheduleR/Form990ScheduleRPartII/AddressUS/AddressLine10186 TREMONT STREET
IRS990ScheduleR/Form990ScheduleRPartII/AddressUS/AddressLine1188 MASONIC HOME ROAD
IRS990ScheduleR/Form990ScheduleRPartII/AddressUS/AddressLine1288 MASONIC HOME ROAD
IRS990ScheduleR/Form990ScheduleRPartII/AddressUS/AddressLine1388 MASONIC HOME ROAD
IRS990ScheduleR/Form990ScheduleRPartII/AddressUS/AddressLine1488 MASONIC HOME ROAD
IRS990ScheduleR/Form990ScheduleRPartII/AddressUS/City0BOSTON
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2010 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$134,392,940
Liabilities
$34,856
Net assets
$134,358,084
Revenue
-
Expenses
$27,160,292
Net income
-
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