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Valley Stream Lodge No 1143 F & AM

Rockville Centre, NY · EIN 111748573 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · Micro (<$100K) · valleystreammasons.org

revenue

$40K

expenses

$15K

net assets

$282K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

To promote a way of life that binds like minded men in a worldwide brotherhood that transcends all religious ethnic cultural social and educational differences by teaching the great principals of brotherly love, relief and truth and by the outward expression of these through its fellowship to find ways in which to serve God family country neighbors and self. The mission of Ledge 1143 is to promote Masonry in a way that attracts new members inspires existing mebers to be active and continue their Masonic education and brings value to the community instills pride in the Ledge and creates interaction with the entire Masonic Family.

profile · synthesized from sources

Valley Stream Lodge No. 1143 F & AM is a Masonic lodge established in 1954, serving Nassau County on Long Island, New York. It fosters a brotherhood of men committed to personal growth, moral development, and community service. The organization emphasizes fellowship, charitable initiatives, and the teachings of Freemasonry through regular meetings, degree ceremonies, and family-centered events.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Coat Drive

Community initiative collecting and distributing coats to support local families in need during winter months

Diaper Drive

Recurring charitable effort to collect and distribute diapers to support local families and organizations serving infants and young children

Fellowship Events

Hosts family-centered gatherings including holiday celebrations, summer barbecues, and officer installations to strengthen community and member bonds

activities · 3 groups

What they do

Fraternal Organization Member Services 2 activities
- Advancing Masonic membership and education
  
  Conducts activities to recruit new members, promote active participation, and advance Masonic education to strengthen community engagement within the Masonic Family.
- Providing mutual aid and brotherhood support to members
  
  Offers support to members through mutual aid and fraternal fellowship activities grounded in Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth.
Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Hosting community donation drives
  
  Organizes annual coat and diaper drives to address local community needs.
Masonic Charitable Support Services 1 activity
- Supporting statewide Masonic initiatives in research, care, and education
  
  Contributes to biomedical research, senior care, youth leadership development, and educational assistance through participation in statewide Masonic programs.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2025

revenue

Total revenue$40K

Contributions & grants——

Program service revenue$10K25%

Investment income$21K53%

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$15K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits$2K

Grants paid out—

balance sheet

Total assets$282K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$282K

6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +43.8%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3

Name	Title	Hours/wk	Compensation
Gian Carlo Hernandez	Secretary	10	$2K
John Avrutis	Treasurer	5	$450
Gregory Swigert	Tiler	3	$425

relationships · 8

Who they work with

Camp Turk in the Adirondacks Partner — Supports a youth program focused on leadership, character, and outdoor education.
Grand Lodge of New York Network — Valley Stream Lodge No. 1143 operates under the authority of the Grand Lodge of New York, which oversees Masonic activity in the state.
Guiding Light Foundation Partner — Supports local organizations through the charitable tradition of the Guiding Light Foundation.
Masonic Care Community Partner — Supports an organization providing senior living and healthcare services.
Masonic Education Assistance Program Partner — Provides financial support to eligible students pursuing higher education.
Masonic Medical Research Institute Partner — Supports a biomedical research facility advancing treatments for serious diseases.
Nassau County Freemasons Network — Local affiliate within the broader Freemason network in Nassau County
Order of the Eastern Star Partner — A related organization that extends Masonic principles to family members, welcoming women and men connected to the Masonic family.

strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

Family and Community Engagement to Sustain Involvement

methodology: family-inclusive-fellowship
By including families and hosting regular social events, the Lodge builds a broader sense of community, which sustains long-term member involvement and strengthens intergenerational continuity of Masonic traditions.
Fellowship and Ritual as Foundations of Brotherhood

methodology: ritual-and-fellowship
By combining formal ritual with fellowship and mentorship, the Lodge strengthens fraternal bonds and personal development, fostering a lasting brotherhood rooted in shared tradition and mutual support.
Member Engagement and Masonic Network Building

methodology: member-engagement-and-education
By attracting new members, supporting ongoing education, and connecting with the broader Masonic network, the Lodge increases engagement and amplifies its community impact through a stronger, more active fraternal body.
Moral and Symbolic Education for Character Development

methodology: symbolic_education
By teaching moral and ethical principles through symbolic degree ceremonies and historical traditions, the Lodge fosters personal growth and builds character, which in turn strengthens service to others and commitment to fraternal values.