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Free & Accepted Masons Of Arizona Masonic Temple
Tucson, AZ · EIN 860062695 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · www.tucsonlodge4.homestead.com
revenue
$2K
expenses
$149K
net assets
$3.6M
employees
0
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

Organization operating under Lodge System

profile · synthesized from sources

Freemasons of Arizona is a fraternal organization dedicated to making good men better through moral development, charitable giving, and brotherhood. It operates local lodges that confer Masonic degrees and support charitable causes, primarily serving members of the fraternity and their communities across Arizona. The organization emphasizes belief in one God, high moral character, and philanthropy.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $11K
    Miscellaneous program services to members.
  2. #2 $9K
    Initiation of new members and recognition of significant achievements by members.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Arizona Masonic Charities
Charitable initiatives supported by members including Children at Risk and Bikes for Books
Masonic Degrees
Three-degree initiation process (Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, Master Mason) teaching principles of Freemasonry through solemn and enlightening rituals
Stated Meetings
Monthly gatherings held on the first Wednesday for lodge business, fellowship, and dinner (except July and August)
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Regular Member Lodge Meetings 6 activities
    • Conduct Stated Lodge Meetings
      Hosts stated meetings at 7 PM on the first Wednesday of each month, with dinner at 6 PM, except during July and August when the lodge is dark.
    • Host regular lodge meetings with communal dinners
      Convenes stated meetings at 7 PM on the first Wednesday of each month, preceded by dinner at 6 PM, at the Masonic Temple in Arizona; meetings are suspended during July and August when the lodge is dark.
    • Host regular lodge meetings with communal dinners
      Conducts stated meetings at 7 PM on the first Wednesday of each month, preceded by dinner at 6 PM, at the Arizona Masonic Temple; meetings are suspended during July and August when the lodge is dark.
    • Hosting regular lodge meetings
      The organization hosts stated meetings at 7 PM on the first Wednesday of each month, with dinner at 6 PM, except during July and August.
    • Hosting regular lodge meetings
      The organization hosts stated meetings at 7 PM on the first Wednesday of each month, with dinner at 6 PM, except during July and August when the lodge is dark.
    • Hosting regular lodge meetings
      The organization hosts stated meetings at 7 PM on the first Wednesday of each month, with dinner at 6 PM, except during July and August when the lodge is dark.
  • Charitable Foundation Support for Member-Based Organizations 6 activities
    • Support Arizona Masonic Charities
      Supports Arizona Masonic Charities through member involvement and voluntary donations from members for specific charitable purposes.
    • Support Arizona Masonic Charities through member engagement
      Facilitates member involvement in Arizona Masonic Charities, supporting its charitable mission through participation and contributions.
    • Support Arizona Masonic Charities through member engagement
      Facilitates member involvement in Arizona Masonic Charities, a charitable arm supported through Masonic lodge participation and contributions.
    • Supporting Arizona Masonic Charities
      The organization supports Arizona Masonic Charities through the involvement of its members and by collecting voluntary donations for specific charitable purposes.
    • Supporting Arizona Masonic Charities
      The organization supports Arizona Masonic Charities through the involvement of its members and accepts voluntary donations for specific charitable purposes.
    • Supporting Arizona Masonic Charities
      The organization supports Arizona Masonic Charities through the involvement of its members and by collecting voluntary donations for specific charitable purposes.
  • Member Recognition Awards 4 activities
    • Recognize Mason of the Year
      Recognizes individuals, such as Rafael Leidy-Escabi, as Mason of the Year.
    • Recognize outstanding members with annual awards
      Honors exemplary members such as Rafael Leidy-Escabi, recognized as the 2025 Mason of the Year, reflecting formal recognition practices within the lodge.
    • Recognize outstanding members with annual awards
      Honored Rafael Leidy-Escabi as the 2025 Mason of the Year, recognizing exemplary service or contribution to the fraternity.
    • Recognizing members
      The organization recognizes members for their contributions, such as Rafael Leidy-Escabi as the 2025 Mason of the Year.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 3 activities
    • Publishing The Copper Post newsletter
      The organization makes various editions of "The Copper Post" newsletter available for download, including issues from January 2017 to January 2026.
    • Publishing The Copper Post newsletter
      The organization makes various editions of "The Copper Post" newsletter available for download, including issues from 2017 to 2026.
    • Publishing The Copper Post newsletter
      The organization makes various editions of "The Copper Post" newsletter available for download, including issues from January 2017 to January 2026.
  • Member-Funded Organizational Support Programs 2 activities
    • Collect membership dues and voluntary donations
      Collects annual dues from members as part of regular lodge operations and accepts voluntary donations for specific charitable purposes.
    • Collect membership dues and voluntary donations
      Collects annual dues from members as part of standard lodge operations and accepts voluntary member donations designated for specific charitable purposes.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$2K
Contributions & grants$34K1649%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$-119K-5708%
Other revenue$87K
expenses
Total expenses$149K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$3.58M
Cash$190K
Investments$1.17M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$3.58M
Liquid reserves109.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -98.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 4
  • Bowman Paxton — Junior Warden
  • Ronald Hill — Treasurer
  • Sam Greer — Master
  • Trevor Tanzillo — Senior Warden
relationships · 19

who they work with

  • Arizona Masonic Charities Partner — Recipient of voluntary donations from Tucson Lodge No. 4 members.
  • Arizona Masonic Foundation for Children Partner — Linked as a Masonic-affiliated foundation supporting children
  • Arizona Masonic Foundation for Children Partner — Supported charitable cause focused on children at risk.
  • Bikes for Books Partner — Recipient of voluntary donations from Tucson Lodge No. 4 members.
  • Children at Risk Partner — Recipient of voluntary donations from Tucson Lodge No. 4 members.
  • Daughters of Scotia Partner — Shares facility with and supports Daughters of Scotia.
  • Daughters of the Nile Partner — Shares facility with and supports Olana Temple #131.
  • DeMolay - Arizona Chapter Partner — Shares facility with and supports DeMolay - Arizona Chapter.
  • Eastern Star Partner — Shares facility with and supports Saguaro Chapter #48 OES.
  • Grand Lodge of Arizona Network — Affiliated with the Grand Lodge of Arizona.
  • Grand Lodge of Arizona Network — Member lodge under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Arizona.
  • Grand Lodge of Arizona Partner — Linked as a key organizational affiliation for Tucson Lodge #4, F&AM
  • Homestead Partner — Partnered with Homestead to design and host the lodge's website.
  • Homestead Partner — Website hosting and design services provided by Homestead
  • Job's Daughters Partner — Shares facility with and supports Bethel #25.
  • Ladies of the Oriental Shrine (LOS) Partner — Shares facility with and supports Oasis Court No. 75.
  • Masonic Charities of Arizona Partner — Statewide charitable organization supported by members of Tucson Lodge #4.
  • Rainbow Girls Partner — Shares facility with and supports Assembly #2.
  • Scottish Rite Child Language Center Partner — Linked as a relevant organization associated with Masonic charitable work