Masonic Library Museum Foundation of Louisiana Inc.

“Form 990 is submitted to the officers of the organization for review. Upon approval by the officers, the cpa is informed in writing.”

“The conflict of interest policy was adopted by the board at the beginning of the organization's existence. At the beginning of each new fiscal year, the board members must individually sign a new copy of the policy stating that nothing has happened during the year that would give rise to a conflict of interest with regards to the organization.”

“There is currently one employee of masonic library/museum foundation of louisiana, inc.and she is not a member of the board nor is she a "key" employee.”

“There is currently one employee of masonic library/museum foundation of louisiana, inc. And she is not in a member of the board nor is she a "key" employee.”

“The governing documents are in a file clearly marked "for public inspection- and are available to the public during normal operating hours.”

“The masonic library museum foundation of louisiana, inc. Was created for the purpose to preserve records, artifacts and memorabilia concerning the fraternity of masonry in general and masonry in particular, and to display items of history and masonic history to the present time. We have a large facility for the display of artifacts, memorabilia and books pertaining to history and masonry. At this time we have numerous books in the library pertaining to history, masonic history, history in general, reference books and periodicals available to the general public five days a week. The museum contains subjects of american art, portraits and statues of historical people, masonic artifacts and non-masonic artifacts on display in cases and on tables throughout the area. The library has been in existence for more than one hundred years and the museum was established in 1994 and they have been continuously expanded and developed, and will continue to be so by adding display cases and books each year. It is fully operational and has been so for many years. The museum also contains memorabilia from the old masonic home for children which operated from 1923 until 1994 as a home for needy children. It includes such things as an old dentistry chair from the infirmary as well as musical instruments from the old band formed in the 1920s at the home. Files are kept of former residents for genealogical tracking. The services performed consist of the availability for research and study by the general public. The availability of periodicals and clipping services, biographical data, card catalogue, grand lodge proceedings and proceedings of grand lodges from other states, and other services performed by libraries generally. Group tours of the library and museum are available and several tours are given under the direction and explanation of personnel.”

“Volunteer work in the organization includes help with the examination and assessment of records and artifacts of masonic library/museum foundation of louisiana, inc.”

“Preservation of records, artifacts and memorabilia concerning the fraternity of masonry in general and louisiana masonry in particular, and to display items of history and masonic history to the present time.”