Liabilities / Assets
71st percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.
Free and Accepted Masons Argonaut 8
EIN 94-6087519 • 501(c)10 • Sonora, CA
Profile
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.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.00x
Liabilities / Revenue
71st percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
44th percentile
Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.
Asset Growth
5th percentile
Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
65th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$647,853
Down $144,357 (-18%) from 2021
Liabilities
Down$1
Down $1,832 (-100%) from 2021
Net Assets
Down$647,852
Down $142,525 (-18%) from 2021
Revenue
Up$50,778
Up $9,821 (+24%) from 2021
Expenses
Up$46,396
Up $229 (+0.5%) from 2021
Net Income
Up$4,382
Up $9,592 (+184%) from 2021
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $647,853
- Liabilities
- $1
- Net assets
- $647,852
- Revenue
- $50,778
- Expenses
- $46,396
- Net income
- $4,382
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
- Signed
- May 11, 2023
- Return Version
- 2022v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $139,474
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
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds | $790,377 | $647,852 | ▼ $142,525 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $774,998 | $559,364 | ▼ $215,634 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | - | $72,666 | - |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $17,212 | $15,823 | ▼ $1,389 |
| Total Assets | $792,210 | $647,853 | ▼ $144,357 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Deferred Revenue | $1,833 | $1 | ▼ $1,832 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,833 | $1 | ▼ $1,832 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $790,377 | $647,852 | ▼ $142,525 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $792,210 | $647,853 | ▼ $144,357 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Rodney Hampton | Junior Warden |
| Fenton Mereness | Master |
| Harry Hughes | Secretary |
| Steven Rhoades | Senior Warden |
| Rodger Cripe | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $3,690
- Program Service Revenue
- $11,614
- Investment Income
- $35,374
- Other Revenue
- $100
- All Other Contributions
- $3,690
- Change in Net Assets
- $4,382
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $34,296 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $12,100 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | - | - | - | $20,600 |
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | - | - | - | $7,100 |
| Grants to Domestic Individuals | - | - | - | $5,000 |
| Conferences and Meetings | - | - | - | $1,883 |
| Office Expenses | - | - | - | $617 |
| Other Expenses | $417 | - | - | $417 |
| All Other Expenses | - | - | - | $204 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $46,396 |
International Activity
Grant and Assistance Recipients
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonora Masonic Temple Association | Sonora, CA | 501c2 | For Building Operation and Maintenance | $6,000 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- No
- 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
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- 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 Argonaut Lodge 8 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 lodge officers for review and approval. Once approved, the Controller/accountant files the Form 990 with the IRS.”
Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C
“As required, annually, officer of the lodge signs a conflict of interest disclosure statement. In this statement, the officers disclose known, existing, potential and possible conflicts of interest. If no such interests or activities exist, the party writes the word NONE in the space provided. In addition, these statements are updated when an interested party subsequently becomes a matter of executive committee action. The interested party disclosed the circumstances to the Master. In the event the interest party in question is the master, the potential conflict is disclosed to the full members. The conflict of interest disclosure statement for officers are submitted to the members for review.”
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 Argonaut 8
- EIN
- 94-6087519
- Address
- PO Box 3631, Sonora, CA 95370
- Doing Business As
- Argonaut 8
Signing Officer
- Name
- Fenton Mereness
- Title
- Master
- Phone
- 2095324531
- Signed
- 2023-05-11
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Fenton Mereness
- Formed
- 1850
- Legal Domicile
- CA
- Voting Board Members
- 97
- Independent Board Members
- 97
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 104
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
List of other expenses Part IX line 24E
“Bank Fees $154Masonic Relief 50Total $204”
General explanation attachment
“Tax Filing Information:K. Form of Organization:Unincorporated Fraternal Organization”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | 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. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | F&AM Argonaut Lodge 8 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 lodge officers for review and approval. Once approved, the Controller/accountant files the Form 990 with the IRS. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | As required, annually, officer of the lodge signs a conflict of interest disclosure statement. In this statement, the officers disclose known, existing, potential and possible conflicts of interest. If no such interests or activities exist, the party writes the word NONE in the space provided. In addition, these statements are updated when an interested party subsequently becomes a matter of executive committee action. The interested party disclosed the circumstances to the Master. In the event the interest party in question is the master, the potential conflict is disclosed to the full members. The conflict of interest disclosure statement for officers are submitted to the members for review. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | Compensation of officer, the Secretary of the lodge, is determined and approved by the members of the lodge. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | Form 990 and other governing documents are available to the public at the lodge office.It will be available upon request. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | Form 990 and other governing documents are available to the public at the lodge office. It will be available upon request. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 8 | Bank Fees $154Masonic Relief 50Total $204 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 9 | Tax Filing Information:K. Form of Organization:Unincorporated Fraternal Organization |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Governing body decisions Part VI line 7b |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 7 | Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 8 | List of other expenses Part IX line 24e |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 9 | General explanation attachment |
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