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FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF ARIZONA
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860055495 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · www.pvst29.org
revenue
$54K
expenses
$61K
net assets
$1.5M
employees
2
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

FREEMASONRY IS A VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATION PROMOTING A WAY OF LIFE THAT BINDS MEN TOGETHER IN A WORLDWIDE BROTHERHOOD. IT TRANSCENDS ALL RELIGIOUS, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL DIFFERENCES IN ORDER TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGES IN ARIZONA FREEMASONRY AND THE WORLD. WE STRIVE TO MAKE GOOD MEN BETTER MEN.

profile · synthesized from sources

Paradise Valley Silver Trowel #29 is a Masonic Lodge that upholds Freemasonry traditions through ritual, fellowship, and community service. The organization focuses on personal development, charitable giving, and educational initiatives such as oratorical contests for youth. Based in Arizona, it serves its members and local community while promoting Enlightenment values and Masonic principles.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    MEMBERSHIP DUES AND ASSESSMENTS
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Charitable Donations
Supports local organizations such as the Hope Women’s Center through financial contributions and service projects
Community Service Initiatives
Includes yard cleanups, teacher appreciation barbecues, and dinners for transitional housing residents
George Washington Oratorical Contest
Youth speaking competition encouraging students to study and articulate American founding principles and George Washington's legacy
Lodge of Instruction
Educational program for Masons to deepen their understanding of rituals, symbolism, and Masonic teachings
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Organized Community Litter Cleanups 5 activities
    • Conduct local community service projects
      Organizes hands-on service initiatives such as yard cleanup events to support community well-being.
    • Conducts local service projects
      Organizes hands-on community service initiatives, including a yard cleanup event, to support neighborhood improvement and volunteer engagement.
    • Organizing community service events
      Organizes community service initiatives, such as yard cleanup events.
    • Organizing community service events
      Organizes community service initiatives, such as yard cleanup events.
    • Organizing community service events
      Organizes community service events, such as yard cleanup initiatives.
  • Youth Leadership Camps & Speech Contests 5 activities
    • Host community and educational events
      Organizes public and school-focused events such as the George Washington Oratorical Contest and a Teacher Appreciation BBQ for Greenway Middle School.
    • Organizes the George Washington Oratorical Contest
      Organizes the George Washington Oratorical Contest, a recurring event aimed at promoting public speaking and civic education among youth.
    • Organizing the George Washington Oratorical Contest
      Organizes and hosts the George Washington Oratorical Contest, an event focused on public speaking and historical education.
    • Organizing the George Washington Oratorical Contest
      Organizes and hosts the George Washington Oratorical Contest, an event focused on public speaking and historical education.
    • Organizing the George Washington Oratorical Contest
      Organizes and hosts the George Washington Oratorical Contest, an event focused on public speaking and historical education.
  • Lodge Leadership and Officer Management 5 activities
    • Operate Masonic Lodge activities
      Manages ongoing lodge operations with a continuous history since 1922, including the installation of officers and use of trestleboards to communicate with members.
    • Operates a Masonic Lodge
      Operates a Masonic Lodge with continuous history since 1922, including the installation of officers for 2024 and welcoming new members, particularly within the Scottish Rite.
    • Operating a Masonic Lodge
      Operates a Masonic Lodge, providing a continuous historical presence and serving as a central point for member activities and communication.
    • Operating a Masonic Lodge
      Operates a Masonic Lodge, providing a continuous historical presence and serving as a central point for member activities and communication.
    • Operating a Masonic Lodge
      Operates a Masonic Lodge, providing a continuous historical presence and serving as a central point for member activities and communication.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 4 activities
    • Host social gatherings for members and guests
      Conducts social events such as the "Home Away from Home Dinner" to foster fellowship among members and visitors.
    • Hosting social gatherings for members and community
      Organizes social gatherings like "Home Away from Home Dinners" for members and the broader community.
    • Hosting social gatherings for members and community
      Organizes social gatherings like "Home Away from Home Dinners" for members and the broader community.
    • Hosting social gatherings for members and community
      Organizes social gatherings like "Home Away from Home Dinners" for members and the broader community.
  • Masonic Fraternal Gatherings and Degree Oversight 1 activity
    • Support youth and fraternal membership engagement
      Welcomes new members into Masonic-affiliated bodies such as the Scottish Rite, supporting continuity and youth involvement in Freemasonry.
  • Uncategorized 10 activities
    • Communicates with members via trestleboards
      Uses trestleboards as a formal communication tool to disseminate information and coordinate activities among lodge members.
    • Hosting community appreciation events
      Hosts appreciation events for community members, such as a Teacher Appreciation BBQ for local schools.
    • Hosting community appreciation events
      Hosts appreciation events for community members, such as a Teacher Appreciation BBQ for local schools.
    • Hosting community appreciation events
      Hosts appreciation events for community members, such as a Teacher Appreciation BBQ for local schools.
    • Hosts community events and gatherings
      Hosts community-focused events such as a Teacher Appreciation BBQ for Greenway Middle School and a "Home Away from Home Dinner" to foster local engagement and support.
    • Makes charitable donations
      Supports external organizations through financial contributions, such as a donation to the Hope Women's Center.
    • Making charitable donations
      Provides financial support to other non-profit organizations, such as a donation to Hope Women's Center.
    • Making charitable donations
      Provides financial support to other non-profit organizations, such as a donation to Hope Women's Center.
    • Making charitable donations
      Provides financial support to other non-profit organizations, such as donations to the Hope Women's Center.
    • Provide charitable donations to local organizations
      Supports local nonprofits through financial contributions, such as a donation to the Hope Women's Center.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$54K
Contributions & grants$38K70%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$16K30%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$61K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$16K
Grants paid out$8K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.49M
Cash$12K
Investments$817K
Liabilities$-1K
Net assets$1.49M
Liquid reserves164.1 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
RICHARD JENSEN SECRETARY 8 $12K
ALLEN HATFIELD TYLER 5 $2K
board members · 10
  • ARAM HOSEPIAN — CHAPLAIN
  • BARNEY GILLEY — JUNIOR STEWA
  • CHRIS GOYETTE — JUNIOR DEACO
  • JAMES PATTENGALE — SENIOR STEWA
  • JERRY SCHAEFFER — TREASURER
  • JOVAN BOSKOVSKI — SENIOR DEACO
  • LUKE SIEGFRIED — WORSHIPFUL M
  • MAUSSA ABLE — MARSHALL
  • MITCHELL ROBINSON — SENIOR WARDE
  • WILLIAM GREENEN — JUNIOR WARDE
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Arizona Lodge of Research No. 1 Partner — Visited the Arizona Lodge of Research No. 1.
  • Hope Women’s Center Partner — Made a donation to Hope Women’s Center.
  • Phoenicia Lodge Partner — Hosted a smoker event with fellow brothers from the Phoenicia Lodge.