irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0Restraurant/lounge: Provides atmosphere that fosters brotherhood and fellowship.
- #2 $0Magazin: Educates members about Shrine activities and services. Fosters brotherhood and fellowship. Issues 12 publications per year.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Magazine
Monthly publication educating members about Shrine activities and fostering fellowship; 12 issues per year
Restaurant/Lounge
On-site facility providing atmosphere for brotherhood and fellowship among members
Shriners Children's
Network of 22 pediatric specialty hospitals providing free orthopedic, burn, spinal cord injury, and cleft lip and palate care to children under 18
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Organized Member Social Events 2 activities
- Hosts monthly dinner meetings and annual Christmas BallHosts monthly dinner meetings on the 4th Monday of each month (except July) and holds an annual Christmas Ball in lieu of the December meeting for members.
- Organizes social events for membersOrganizes recurring social events including the Friday Cruise Nights series and group outings such as attending Amerks games to promote fellowship among members.
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Develops pediatric orthopedic medical devices and techniquesDevelops, standardizes, and produces surgical techniques, braces, and artificial limbs for children through hospital-based labs to improve orthopedic care.
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Pediatric Medical Care and Research Support 1 activity
- Funds and supports Shriners Hospitals for Children networkProvides financial support to 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children across North America, which deliver specialized pediatric care for orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate.
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Medical Research Funding 1 activity
- Funds pediatric medical researchFunds approximately $24 million annually for research on bone and joint diseases, connective tissue disorders, and functional electrical stimulation for children with spinal cord injuries.
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Private Social and Recreational Clubs 1 activity
- Operates restaurant and lounge for member fellowshipOperates a restaurant and lounge facility to foster brotherhood and fellowship among members at the shrine center.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces and distributes member magazineProduces and distributes a magazine 12 times per year to educate members about Shrine activities and promote brotherhood and fellowship.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$250K
Contributions & grants$33K13%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$59K24%
Other revenue$158K
expenses
Total expenses$319K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$59K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.33M
Cash$118K
Investments$1.51M
Liabilities$49K
Net assets$2.28M
Liquid reserves61.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Bourcy | Recorder | 10 | $8K |
board members · 6
- Bob Shaff — Oriental Guide
- Don Gress — High Priest
- James Clancy — Chief Rabban
- Jamie Kaim — Assistnt Rabban
- Jerry Lack — Treasurer
- Stephan Michener — Potentate
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Amerks Partner — Hosts or collaborates on event attendance for Damascus Shriners
- Legion of Honor Partner — Unit within Damascus Shriners that serves military veterans and active-duty members through fellowship and patriotic activities.
- Shriners Children’s Network — Damascus Shriners supports Shriners Children’s, an international pediatric health care system.
- Shriners Hospital for Children Partner — Philanthropic partner through which the organization serves mankind.
- Shriners Hospitals for Children Network — Member organization supporting a network of hospitals providing pediatric specialty care.
- Shriners Hospitals for Children Network — Primary philanthropic partner supported by Shrine Masons.
- Shriners Hospitals for Children Network — Primary philanthropy supported by Shrine Masons, providing specialized pediatric medical care.
- Shriners Hospitals for Children Network — Supports pediatric care through affiliation with Shriners Hospitals for Children network.
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.
- Fraternity-Based Service Modelmethodology: fraternal_brotherhood_serviceBy organizing around Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth, we foster lifelong commitment to service, because shared moral values and fraternal bonds increase member engagement and sustained humanitarian action.
- Humanitarian Resource Prioritizationmethodology: humanitarian-investmentBy directing financial and organizational resources toward children's healthcare rather than ceremonial or entertainment activities, we maximize humanitarian impact, because medical care produces greater long-term benefit than ritual or social events.
- Integrated Pediatric Care Modelmethodology: integrated-care-modelBy delivering pediatric specialty care alongside research and teaching programs, we improve children's health outcomes, because clinical innovation and education are mutually reinforcing in a specialized medical setting.