The Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania C/O Masonic Temple

“The sole member of the corporation (library and museum) is the grand lodge of free and accepted masons 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.”

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

“Maintained and operated the masonic museum and temple at an annual operating cost of approximately 2.5 million in 2018. 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. 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. The museum actively collects art and artifacts of historical interest, while presenting displays and managing exhibits that enrich a sense of masonic history. Maintained and operated the circulating library of books and periodicals at the masonic temple. Circulated 117 books from the library in 2018. Library staff responded to over 500 inquiries (primarily genealogical) from various researchers and catalogued 1,936 books, manuscripts, and other publications. Conducted tours of the masonic temple for over 14,000 visitors. The masonic temple was open to the general public five days a week throughout the year. Conducted the academy of masonic knowledge. Offered online courses in masonic law, mentor program, masonic history and pennsylvania masonic youth foundation along with regional workshops on masonic education. During 2018 the library began digitizing and indexing masonic membership books to improve access to the information while preserving the original paper documents.”

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