Civic Intelligence

Free & Accepted Masons of California

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 94-6086509

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on May 22, 2017

PO Box 576West Sacramento, CA 95691-0576

(916) 371-4156

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)10 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)10 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

98th percentile

93%

Higher net margin than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)10 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

58th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 58% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)10 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

94th percentile

17%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)10 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2016

Revenue Growth

90th percentile

87%

Faster revenue growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)10 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2016

Assets

Up

$784,135

Up $298,775 (+62%) from 2013

Net Assets

$784,024

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

Up

$111

Up $111 from 2013

Revenue

Up

$357,901

Up $302,770 (+549%) from 2013

Expenses

Down

$26,799

Down $21,471 (-44%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$331,102

Up $324,241 (+4726%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2013: $485,360Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2016: $784,135Liabilities 2016: $111Net Assets 2016: $784,0242016Assets 2017: $822,099Liabilities 2017: $1,664Net Assets 2017: $820,4352017Assets 2018: $730,860Liabilities 2018: $478Net Assets 2018: $730,3822018Assets 2019: $791,286Liabilities 2019: $703Net Assets 2019: $790,5832019Assets 2020: $834,788Liabilities 2020: $704Net Assets 2020: $834,0842020Assets 2021: $916,291Liabilities 2021: $488Net Assets 2021: $915,8032021Assets 2022: $737,764Liabilities 2022: $1,958Net Assets 2022: $735,8062022Assets 2023: $776,683Liabilities 2023: $4,750Net Assets 2023: $771,9332023Assets 2024: $858,388Liabilities 2024: $1,861Net Assets 2024: $856,5272024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$784,135
Liabilities$111
Net Assets$784,024

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2013: $55,131Expenses 2013: $48,270Net Income 2013: $6,8612013Revenue 2016: $357,901Expenses 2016: $26,799Net Income 2016: $331,1022016Revenue 2017: $19,964Expenses 2017: $45,413Net Income 2017: -$25,4492017Revenue 2018: $10,682Expenses 2018: $35,373Net Income 2018: -$24,6912018Revenue 2019: $33,244Expenses 2019: $46,633Net Income 2019: -$13,3892019Revenue 2020: $29,944Expenses 2020: $17,040Net Income 2020: $12,9042020Revenue 2021: $36,420Expenses 2021: $19,420Net Income 2021: $17,0002021Revenue 2022: $29,132Expenses 2022: $29,062Net Income 2022: $702022Revenue 2023: $59,676Expenses 2023: $42,167Net Income 2023: $17,5092023Revenue 2024: $36,980Expenses 2024: $37,764Net Income 2024: -$7842024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$357,901
Expenses$26,799
Net Income$331,102
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
May 22, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$488,445
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

A man who strives to improve himself can also improve his community and the world at large. This is the mission of the Masons of California. Through Masonic principles and tradition, we foster personal growth and improve the lives of others.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$470,043$784,024▲ $313,981
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$456,059$702,921▲ $246,862
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$9,829$67,931▲ $58,102
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$7,413-
Accounts Receivable$4,928$5,870▲ $942
Total Assets$470,816$784,135▲ $313,319
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$662--
Other Liabilities$111$111→ $0
Total Liabilities$773$111▼ $662
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$470,043$784,024▲ $313,981
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$470,816$784,135▲ $313,319

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2016$25,022$2,173▲ $953-$28,148
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robert L BelliJunior Warden
Peter F BelliMaster
David M ShiraSecretary
Howard V ManneySenior Warden
Gary W ButnerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$744
Program Service Revenue
$11,797
Investment Income
$345,360
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$744
Change in Net Assets
$331,102
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$22,580
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$4,219
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy---$7,761
Conferences and Meetings---$4,607
Grants to Domestic Orgs---$4,219
Other Expenses$700--$700
Office Expenses---$557
All Other Expenses---$377
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$26,799
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Membership Dues$111
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6

Voting members include Elective and Appointed Officers of the lodge. Members of the lodge shall meet at stated meeting to conduct whatever business may properly come before them.

Member election for additional members Part VI line 7A

Elected officers shall be elected by written ballot or by majority vote at the annual meeting of the lodge.

Governing body decisions Part VI line 7B

Members of the lodge shall meet each month at the stated meeting to conduct whatever business may properly come before them. Any governance decision must be approved by the Lodge members.

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

F&AM Scepter Lodge No. 143 is a subordinate lodge of the Grand Lodge of California. The Grand Lodge of California is responsible for the preparation of the Form 990 and its supporting schedules. The Grand Lodge of California tax accountant prepares the Form 990, then the controller reviews the Form 990. The controller submits the completed Form 990 to the CFO for signature and final approval. Once approved and signed by the CFO, the Controller files the Form 990 with the IRS.

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

Compensation of officer, the Secretary of the lodge, is determined and approved by the members of the lodge.

Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18

Form 990 and other governing documents are available to the public at the lodge office. It will be available upon request.

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

Form 990 and other governing documents are available to the public at the lodge office. It will be available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Free and Accepted Masons Scepter 143
EIN
94-6086509
Address
PO Box 576, West Sacramento, CA 95691-0576

Signing Officer

Name
Thomas Boyer
Title
CFO
Phone
9163714156
Signed
2017-05-22

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Peter F Belli
Formed
1861
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
91
Independent Board Members
91
Employees
0
Volunteers
101
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other expenses Part IX line 24E

Ritual Expenses $278 Masonic Relief 79 Program Expenses 20 Total $377

General explanation attachment

K. Type of Organization: Unincorporated Fraternal Organization

Financial Statement Notes

Endowment funds intended uses (Part V, line 4)

To support Masonic Fraternal Lodge of California Masons.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Voting members include Elective and Appointed Officers of the lodge. Members of the lodge shall meet at stated meeting to conduct whatever business may properly come before them.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3F&AM Scepter Lodge No. 143 is a subordinate lodge of the Grand Lodge of California. The Grand Lodge of California is responsible for the preparation of the Form 990 and its supporting schedules. The Grand Lodge of California tax accountant prepares the Form 990, then the controller reviews the Form 990. The controller submits the completed Form 990 to the CFO for signature and final approval. Once approved and signed by the CFO, the Controller files the Form 990 with the IRS.
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