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ZIYARA SHRINERS
WHITESBORO, NY · EIN 150587790 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · ziyarashriners.com
revenue
$312K
expenses
$160K
net assets
$780K
employees
0
program ratio
60%
mission · from form 990

FRATERNITY WITH A PHILANTHROPIC MISSION

profile · synthesized from sources

Ziyara Shriners is a fraternal organization based in Whitesboro, NY, part of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Founded in 1877, it fosters fellowship among members through ceremonial events, parades, and social gatherings. The organization supports the Shriners' philanthropic mission, primarily focused on the Crippled Children's Hospital initiative, contributing through fundraising, volunteer efforts, and community engagement.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    BUGLE NEWSLETTER: EDUCATES MEMBERS ABOUT SHRINE ACTIVITES AND SERVICES. FOSTERS BROTHERHOOD AND FELLOWSHIP. ISSUED 5 TIMES PER YEAR.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Bugle Newsletter
Monthly publication educating members about Shrine activities and services, fostering brotherhood; first published in 1931
Crippled Children's Clinic
Organized medical clinics in Utica starting in 1940; sponsored 71 clinics, including 35 for Philadelphia and 36 for Springfield hospitals
Family and Crippled Children's Picnics
Annual picnics including one for crippled children at the Masonic Home and a family picnic in Durhamville, drawing up to 3,000 attendees
Rungs on the Ladder of Baby Smiles
Fundraising initiative where individuals or groups contribute $60 per "rung" in honor or memory of a person to support Shriners Hospitals
Ziyara Shrine Circus
Annual event beginning in 1947 where members assist in operations and distribute free tickets to children
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Community Event Fundraising 2 activities
    • Hosts the annual Utica FEZtival of Trees
      Organizes the annual Utica FEZtival of Trees, featuring dozens of decorated Christmas trees and gifts, to raise funds for local philanthropy.
    • Organizes the Sportsman’s Raffle fundraiser
      Hosts an annual Sportsman’s Raffle, offering multiple high-value prizes such as store credit from Bass Pro and Cabela's, to raise funds for the organization’s mission; the 2025 event offered 10 prizes and included a drawing party on October 4, 2025, at the Ziyara Shrine Center in Whitesboro, NY.
  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
    • Funds and supports Shriners Children's pediatric healthcare system
      Provides financial and operational support to Shriners Children's, a pediatric healthcare system offering specialized care in orthopedics, burns, spinal cord injuries, and craniofacial conditions across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, through fundraising, volunteer service, and advocacy.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Hosts regular meetings and events for members
      Hosts monthly and bi-monthly meetings at restaurants and Masonic Lodges across the Mohawk Valley, including during summer months, to foster fellowship and organizational engagement.
  • Fraternal Organization Member Services 1 activity
    • Offers membership and mentorship to Master Masons
      Accepts membership applications from Master Masons and provides mentorship to applicants during the petition process.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Produces and distributes the Bugle Newsletter
      Produces and distributes a newsletter titled 'Bugle Newsletter' five to six times per year to educate members about Shrine activities and services, fostering brotherhood and fellowship.
  • Live Music Performances for Seniors and Isolated Populations 1 activity
    • Provides entertainment through performance units
      Operated a performance unit that provided entertainment for hospitalized children with disabilities and established a retiree group that provides entertainment for elderly residents at the Masonic Home.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Provides free transportation to Shriners Children's facilities
      Operates a fleet of three vans to provide free transportation for children and families to Shriners Children's hospitals and clinics in Boston, Springfield, Philadelphia, and Erie.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Conducts ceremonial and community events
      Participates in parades, carries the American Flag, supports degree work during Hot and Cold Sands ceremonies, and hosts joint ceremonial events such as one that initiated 197 new members with 3,000 attendees, including joint events with other shrines like Karnack Temple in Montreal.
    • Engages in historical disaster relief and charitable giving
      Provided financial aid to disaster relief efforts, including a $300 contribution to support Shriners affected by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire.
    • Enhances care through professional network collaboration
      Became a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network in May 2015 to enhance patient care through physician collaboration and knowledge sharing.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$312K
Contributions & grants$101K33%
Program service revenue$24K8%
Investment income$16K5%
Other revenue$171K
expenses
Total expenses$160K
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead40%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$8K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$821K
Cash$449K
Investments$234K
Liabilities$41K
Net assets$780K
Liquid reserves51.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +54.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARK ALVARADO RECORDER 2 $8K
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • Bass Pro Partner — Provides prizes or prize equivalents for the 2026 Sportsman's Raffle.
  • Cabela’s Partner — Provides prizes or prize equivalents for the 2026 Sportsman's Raffle.
  • Friends of the Shrine Partner — Musical group considered a formal unit within the Ziyara Shrine family, participating in functions with music.
  • Islam Temple Partner — Received financial support from Ziyara Temple for disaster relief following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire
  • Kalurah Temple Partner — Held joint ceremonials with Ziyara Shrine
  • Karnack Temple Partner — Conducted a joint ceremonial in Montreal in 1959
  • Mayo Clinic Care Network Network — Member organization collaborating to improve patient care through physician collaboration.
  • Mecca Temple Partner — Maintained visitation and participation in Ziyara events, including ceremonial meetings
  • Media Temple Partner — Held joint ceremonials with Ziyara Shrine
  • Shriners Children's Partner — Official philanthropy supported through fundraising, volunteering, and leadership.
  • Shriners Children's Boston Partner — Provides transportation services for patients accessing burn care at Shriners Children's Boston in Boston, MA.
  • Shriners Children's Erie Clinic Partner — Provides transportation services for patients accessing orthopedic care at Shriners Children's Erie Clinic in Erie, PA.
  • Shriners Children's New England Clinic Partner — Provides transportation services for patients accessing orthopedic care at Shriners Children's New England Clinic in Springfield, MA.
  • Shriners Children's Philadelphia Partner — Provides transportation services for patients accessing specialized orthopedic care at Shriners Children's Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA.
  • Shriners Children’s Partner — NYOSA and its member shrines promote the mission of Shriners Children’s by supporting pediatric care for children with neuro-musculoskeletal conditions, burns, and other special healthcare needs.
  • Shriners Children’s Partner — Partner organization providing specialized pediatric medical care supported by Ziyara Shriners through fundraising and referrals.
  • Tigris Temple Partner — Held joint ceremonials with Ziyara Shrine
  • University of Texas Medical Branch Partner — Hosts the Shriners pediatric burn hospital on its campus in Galveston, Texas.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Care Regardless of Ability to Pay
    methodology: care_regardless_of_ability_to_pay
    By removing financial barriers to specialized pediatric care, the organization ensures access based on medical need, because equitable access improves health outcomes and aligns with its charitable mission.
  • Family-Centered Collaborative Care Model
    methodology: collaborative_care_model
    By coordinating care across member shrines in a collective, family-centered approach, ZIYARA SHRINERS enhances access to and continuity of specialized pediatric care, because unified systems with shared mission reduce fragmentation and improve patient experience.
  • Integrated Clinical, Research, and Training Mission
    methodology: integrated_care_education_research
    By integrating clinical care with research and professional training, the organization advances pediatric treatment innovation, because embedding research in care settings enables real-world data application and workforce development.