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Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of New York
Bliss, NY · EIN 141358072 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · nygckt.org
revenue
$100K
expenses
$35K
net assets
$1.7M
employees
0
volunteers
6
mission · from form 990

Provide support to Masonic related youth groups, medical research, educational need & ministry.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of New York is a Masonic-affiliated fraternal organization established in 1814. It supports Masonic youth groups, educational needs, medical research, and ministry efforts. The organization operates through a network of local Commanderies across New York State, organized into zones for administrative purposes.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Drill Team Competition
Hosts ceremonial drill team events, with a committee overseeing organization and standards
Membership and Marketing
Recruits new members and promotes the organization through branding, social media, and publications
Patriotic and Civic Activities
Engages in civic events and patriotic observances, involving members across Commanderies
Templar Holy Land Pilgrimage and Religious Activity
Organizes religious pilgrimages and spiritual activities for members, coordinated by a dedicated committee
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Appoints standing committees and leadership roles
      Appoints standing committees in accordance with Section 14 of its Statutes and Regulations and designates Zone Commanders and Deputy Zone Commanders to support regional governance.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Confers honors and distinctions on members
      Awards ceremonial honors such as the Knights Templar Cross of Honor, the Knight Commander of the Temple, and the Companion of the Temple to distinguished members and individuals.
  • Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
    • Hosts Zone Schools of Instruction
      Organizes and conducts recurring Zone Schools of Instruction across various locations in New York State, including Oyster Bay, New York City, New Windsor, Albany, Oxford, Utica, Vestal, Phelps, and Lackawanna, with scheduled dates from October 2024 through March 2025.
  • Masonic Charitable Support Services 1 activity
    • Provides support to Masonic-related and charitable causes
      Offers support to Masonic-affiliated youth groups, medical research, educational initiatives, and ministry activities, as reported in IRS Form 990 filings.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Operates regional commanderies
      Manages and oversees the operations of multiple Commanderies across New York State, including Commandery #1 (Columbian) in New York City, Commandery #2 (Capital City) in Albany, Commandery #3 (Utica) in Utica, and Commandery #83 (Empire State), which meets at the Annual Conclave. Regional oversight is supported by appointed Zone Commanders and Deputy Zone Commanders for the 2024–2025 Templar Year.
    • Organizes annual educational and ceremonial events
      Plans and hosts the Fred Beitter Zoomposium, scheduled for January 24, 2026, at the Albany Masonic Temple, with a backup date of February 28, 2026, in case of inclement weather.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$100K
Contributions & grants$25K24%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$76K76%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$35K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.03M
Cash$86K
Investments$1.65M
Liabilities$320K
Net assets$1.71M
Liquid reserves587.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • Charles Hancock — Trustee
  • David Lathers — Trustee
  • Dennis Davis — Finance Chairman
  • Jeffrey Williamson — Trustee
  • Ronald Brown — Chairman
  • Steven Wing — Grand Recorder
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Bro. Ken Stuczynski of KENTROPOLIS Partner — Developed the official website for the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of New York.
  • Masonic Digital Trust Partner — Collaborated with Bro. Dan Pushee and Bro. Ken Stuczynski to develop the website
  • Masonic Temple Partner — Uses Masonic Temple locations across New York State as meeting places for its commanderies.
  • Masonic-related youth groups Partner — Recipients of organizational support focused on youth development within the Masonic tradition.
  • NY Division of Knights Templar Educational Foundation Network — Operates a committee to support the NY Division of Knights Templar Educational Foundation.
  • NY Division of Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. Network — Operates a committee to support the NY Division of Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc.
  • usagekt.org Network — Member organization within a broader network of Knights Templar
strategies · 1

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.

  • Fraternal Support Network for Charitable Advancement
    methodology: fraternal_support_network
    By supporting Masonic-related youth groups, medical research, education, and ministry, the organization advances its fraternal and charitable objectives, leveraging shared values and networks to amplify impact.