irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $9KEDUCATION ASSISTANCE GRANTS TO CHILDREN, SPONSORED BY A MASON, WHO ARE PURSUING A COLLEGE EDUCATION AND ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Charitable Grants
Provides financial support to Masons in good standing within the four supported districts who are experiencing hardship or seeking to pursue Masonic-related projects
Education Assistance Grants
Provides financial assistance to children of Masons who are pursuing college education and demonstrate financial need; applicants must reside in one of the four supported districts
Masonic Loan Closet
Offers free short-term loans of medical equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers to Masons and their families; operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Church and Congregation-Based Financial Aid 1 activity
- Charitable grants to Masonic membersOffers charitable grants to members of Masonic Lodges or Concordant Bodies in supported districts.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Education assistance grants for Mason-sponsored childrenProvides education assistance grants to children sponsored by a Mason who are pursuing college and demonstrate financial need.
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Durable Medical Equipment Loan Programs 1 activity
- Loan closet for medical equipmentOperates a loan closet providing medical equipment to the public, open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
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Fraternal Organization Member Services 1 activity
- Support for Masonic Lodges and concordant bodiesProvides operational and organizational support to Masonic Lodges upon request across eight counties surrounding Rochester, New York, and supports participation in concordant Masonic bodies including Shriners, Scottish Rite, York Rite, Grotto, and Tall Cedars of Lebanon.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Support for Masonic-affiliated youth groups and chaptersSupports youth Masonic groups including the Rochester Chapter of the Order of DeMolay and Fidelity Triangle No. 4 of the Organization of Triangles, as well as two chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star: Etoleah Chapter No. 183 and Fairport Chapter No. 444.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$98K
Contributions & grants$5K5%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$84K86%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$122K
Program expenses56%
Admin / overhead44%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$42K
Grants paid out$29K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.89M
Cash$10K
Investments$1.81M
Liabilities$32K
Net assets$1.86M
Liquid reserves178.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +20.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES CLANCY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $22K |
board members · 16
- CHARLES ROBERTS — TREASURER
- CHARLES WATERSTREET — DIRECTOR
- DEREK VANHOUTEN — DIRECTOR
- DOREEN RHODES — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD SCHMITT — DIRECTOR
- ELAINE MILNER — DIRECTOR
- EUGENE CREWS — TRUSTEE
- GLENN STAHL — TRUSTEE
- JAN PORTER — SECRETARY
- JOSEPH GELFUSO — VICE PRESIDENT
- JOY WOODLEY — DIRECTOR
- LANCE SEEBER — DIRECTOR
- PAUL DILL — DIRECTOR
- PAUL MCLAUGHLIN — PRESIDENT
- TIMOTHY DRISCOLL — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM GROSS — TRUSTEE
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Partner — Concordant Masonic body supported by the organization
- DaDamascus Shrine Center Partner — Shares physical space and facilities for operations.
- Damascus Shrine Center Partner — Hosts regular board meetings of the Masonic Service Bureau.
- Damascus Shrine Center Partner — Hosts the Masonic Service Bureau's office within its facility.
- Damascus Shrine Center Partner — Shares facilities and location at 979 Bay Road in Webster, indicating a collaborative relationship with the Shrine Center.
- Damascus Shriners Partner — Concordant Masonic body supported by the organization
- Daughters of Mokanna Partner — Concordant Masonic body supported by the organization
- Daughters of the Nile Partner — Concordant Masonic body supported by the organization
- Etoleah Chapter No. 183 Partner — Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star supported by the organization
- Fairport Chapter No. 444 Partner — Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star supported by the organization
- Fidelity Triangle No. 4, Organization of Triangles Partner — Youth Masonic group supported by the organization
- Google Partner — Partners with Google Calendar to host and share a regional event calendar for Masonic activities.
- Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New York Network — Masonic Service Bureau operates under lodges chartered by the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New York.
- Lalla Rookh Grotto Partner — Concordant Masonic body supported by the organization
- Lilac City Cedarettes Partner — Concordant Masonic body supported by the organization
- Rochester Chapter, Order of DeMolay Partner — Youth Masonic group supported by the organization
- Tall Cedars of Lebanon Partner — Concordant Masonic body supported by the organization
- York Rite Partner — Concordant Masonic body supported by the organization
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.
- Character and Civic Development Through Fraternal Engagementmethodology: fraternal_character_developmentBy engaging members in structured moral and fraternal development, the organization aims to improve personal character and civic responsibility, because participation in values-based fraternal activities fosters individual growth that extends into broader community service.
- Geographic Targeting of Grant Eligibilitymethodology: geographic_targetingBy limiting grant eligibility to individuals within specific geographic districts, the organization concentrates its impact within defined communities, because localized focus enhances accountability and ensures resources are aligned with immediate regional needs.
- Leverage of Fraternal Infrastructure for Service Deliverymethodology: fraternal_infrastructure_leverageBy operating within shared Masonic-affiliated facilities such as the Damascus Shrine Center, the organization reduces overhead and increases operational efficiency, because utilizing existing fraternal infrastructure enables sustainable delivery of services without duplicating physical resources.
- Membership-Based Eligibility for Charitable Grantsmethodology: membership_based_eligibilityBy restricting charitable grant eligibility to members of Masonic Lodges or affiliated bodies, the organization focuses its resources on supporting the Masonic community, thereby strengthening fraternal bonds and ensuring aid is directed to those within its established network, because shared affiliation fosters trust and targeted impact.