The Masonic Library and Museum Of

“The organization converted from a coroporation to a sole member limited liability corporation of the masonic villages of the grand lodge of pennsylvania.”

“The sole member of the corporation (library and museum) is the masonic villages of the grand lodge of pennsylvania.”

“The maximum number of members of the library and museum's board of directors is thirteen. The six grand lodge officers and up to seven other members of the board of directors are appointed by the grand master.”

“The maximum number of members of the library and museum's board of director's is thirteen. The six grand lodge officers and up to seven other members of the board of directors are appointed by the grand master.”

“A draft of the form 990 is reviewed by the right worshipful grand treasurer of the parent (grand lodge), the finance office staff, and the officer signing the form 990 before filing.”

“The organization has adopted a policy requiring a director to advise the board chair or board if a potential conflict of interest exists. The board chair or board will then determine if an actual conflict of interest exists. The affected member will abide by their decision related to the decision. When a conflict of interest does exist, the affected board member is not allowed to vote on the respective matter.”

“Maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, mississippi, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north carolina, north dakota, ohio, oklahoma, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south carolina, tennessee, utah, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin”

“Upon request to the organization, the applicable document is made available to the individual to review.”

“1. Maintained and operated the masonic museum and temple at an annual operating cost of approximately 2.2 million in 2022. The masonic museum and temple is a registered national historical landmark built in 1868 and covers approximately 80,000 square feet. It contains seven lodge halls, each done in a different historical architectural style. 2. The masonic library and museum of pennsylvania houses over 135,000 objects and serves as a popular resource for research and reference concerning masonic history. The museum collection includes over 30,000 items. The library houses over 75,000 volumes and an additional 30,000 documents and manuscripts. 3. The museum actively collects art and artifacts of historical interest, while presenting displays and managing exhibits that enrich a sense of masonic history. The displays in the museum are changed on a periodic basis to highlight the collection of artifacts and documents. 4. Maintained and operated the circulating library of books and periodicals at the masonic temple. 5. Library staff responds to several hundred inquiries from various researchers and catalogues manuscripts/blue prints/minute books. 6. Conducted tours of the masonic temple for over 11,000 visitors. The masonic temple was open to the public five days a week throughout the year. 7. The masonic education committee offered online courses in masonic law, mentor program, and masonic history along with regional workshops on masonic education. 8. Continued the speaker series that is both live at the masonic temple and broadcast in real-time to registered visitors. 9.the one north broad (one) venue hosted 25 candlelight concerts and over 85 social, masonic and corporate events.”

“Transfer to masonic villages -20,245,030”