Shriners International El Katif Shriners

“To become a Shriner of the Temple, a potential member must be a Master Mason in good standing of a Lodge recognized by or in amity with the Conference of Grand Masters of North America, and have resided within the jurisdiction of the Temple for not less than 6 months. All members must conform to the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of Shriners Interantional and the Bylaws of the Temple.”

“The Shriners of the Temple (members) elect seven members of the governing body known as the "Divan" by majority vote. Divan members elected include: the Potentate, Chief Rabban, Assistant Rabban, Treasurer, Recorder, High Priest and Prophet, and Oriental Guide. The remaining seven members of the Divan are appointed by the Potentate.”

“The membership can pass any governing motion by majority vote.”

“The Form 990 was prepared under the guidance of the Temple's management by the independent accounting firm of SCHOEDEL & SCHOEDEL, Certified Public Accountants, PLLC. Draft copies of the Temple's financial statements and Form 990 were reviewed for accuracy and completeness by the Temple's Potentate, Recorder and Treasurer. All questions, concerns or issues raised by the Potentate, Recorder and Treasurer were addressed and any necessary revisions were made to the Form 990. The revised Form 990 was then provided to the Divan for its review and approval. All additional questions, concerns or issues raised by the Divan were addressed and any necessary revisions were made to the Form 990. The final version of the Form 990 was reviewed, approved and filed by the Divan.”

“The organization's governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon written request by contacting the El Katif Shrine Temple at: 7217 West Westbow Avenue; Spokane, WA 99224.”

“The organization sells advertising in its magazine circulated to members. The direct circulation costs of the magazine exceed the advertising revenue earned. As such, the organization has gross income from an unrelated activity (advertising) that is regularly carried on but, in light of continuous losses sustained over a number of tax periods, cannot be regarded as being conducted with the motive to make a profit. For the 2014 tax year, total advertising revenue was $1,484 with direct circulation expenses of $6,743, resulting in a loss of $5,259. The organization has incidental room rental when their facility is not being used for it's tax exempt purpose. For the 2014 tax year, total incidental room rent was $3,050. Property taxes, maintenance and utilities totaled $58,324. As such, the organization has gross income from an unrelated activity (room rental) that is regularly carried on but, in light of continuous losses sustained and expected to be sustained, cannot be regarded as being conducted with the motive to make a profit.”