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GRAND LODGE OF ARIZONA FOUNDATION INC

GILBERT, AZ · EIN 821835194 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE Y11 · Mutual & Membership Benefit · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.azmasons.org
revenue
$179K
expenses
$56K
net assets
$2.7M
employees
0
volunteers
7
program ratio
74%
filing since
2019
mission · from form 990

GLOAF OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES

profile · synthesized from sources

The Grand Lodge of Arizona Foundation Inc is a charitable arm of the Freemasons in Arizona, supporting community service initiatives and Masonic outreach programs. It operates through volunteer-driven efforts and partnerships with local lodges to serve communities across the state. The organization emphasizes leadership development, youth programs, and charitable giving, rooted in Masonic traditions and values.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $42K
    TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE GRANTS TO PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ENTITIES AS SUPPORTING COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES BY THE LOCAL LODGES IN THE TOWNS AND CITIES THEY RESIDE.
  2. #2 $0
    PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL GRANTS TO MEMBERS WHO ARE IN GOOD STANDING OF THE MASONIC LODGES IN ARIZONA OR BY ANY OTHER MASONIC BODY UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF ARIZONA (GRAND LODGE OF ARIZONA), INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, MASTER MASONS, DEMOLAYS, JOB'S DAUGHTERS, RAINBOW GIRLS AND WIVES OR WIDOWS, CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN OF MASONS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN ARIZONA.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

George Roskruge & S. Barry Casey Library and Museum
Preserves and promotes Masonic history and education in Arizona through collections and public access
Masonic Charities of Arizona
Charitable arm providing financial assistance and community support through Masonic networks and donor contributions
Tucson Rodeo (La Fiesta de las Vaqueros)
Annual community event supported by Masonic volunteers to promote local heritage and raise funds for charitable causes
Youth on Their Own
Dropout prevention and support program for youth experiencing homelessness in Pima County; supported by Masonic leaders and volunteers
activities · 1

what they do

direct service · 1
  • Student Service Recognition Program Youth Program Grantmaking & Sponsorship
    Recognizes students in grades 3 through 8 for outstanding service to their school or community through a formal recognition initiative.
strategies · 14

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Brotherhood and Values-Based Living values_based_brotherhood unique to this org
    The organization promotes a way of life centered on universal brotherhood, transcending differences, and operates on core tenets of brotherly love, relief, and truth to inspire positive change, personal responsibility, and continuous self-improvement among its members.
  • Community Engagement through Local Lodges community_based_lodge_engagement unique to this org
    The organization leverages its network of local Masonic Lodges to actively support public schools through various initiatives, including student recognition, reading programs, financial aid, and volunteer involvement, thereby fostering community connection and educational advancement.
  • Community-based educational engagement via Masonic Lodges community-based lodge engagement unique to this org
    Empowers local Masonic Lodges to serve as civic actors in supporting public education through student recognition programs, reading initiatives, financial contributions, and direct volunteer involvement, leveraging decentralized community networks for local impact.
  • Community-based lodge engagement in education community-based lodge engagement unique to this org
    Empowers local Masonic Lodges to serve their communities through direct involvement in public schools via student recognition, reading programs, financial support, and volunteerism, leveraging local presence for civic impact.
  • Global brotherhood as a transformative social bond brotherhood development unique to this org
    Fosters a worldwide brotherhood that transcends differences in religion, ethnicity, culture, and education, using shared values and mutual commitment to improve individuals and society.
  • Global brotherhood as a transformative social bond brotherhood development unique to this org
    Fosters a unifying brotherhood that transcends differences in religion, ethnicity, culture, and background, using shared values and mutual commitment to improve individuals and society through collective moral purpose.
  • Leadership Development through Ritual Participation leadership_development_through_ritual unique to this org
    The organization employs ritual and ceremonial participation as a mechanism to cultivate and enhance public speaking, dramatic, and leadership skills among its members.
  • Leadership development through ritual and ceremony leadership development through ritual participation unique to this org
    Builds public speaking, dramatic presentation, and leadership capabilities by engaging members in structured rituals and ceremonial activities that require active participation and personal accountability.
  • Leadership development through ritual participation leadership development through ritual participation unique to this org
    Builds public speaking, dramatic, and leadership skills by engaging members in structured rituals and ceremonial activities that require active participation and personal responsibility.
  • Personal Development through Symbolic and Moral Instruction symbolic_character_building unique to this org
    The organization utilizes symbolic and allegorical methods, alongside structured moral instruction, to foster personal development, self-improvement, and character building among its members.
  • Symbolic and allegorical personal development symbolic character building unique to this org
    Uses symbolic and allegorical methods drawn from operative masonry to foster moral instruction and structured personal growth, guiding members through a deliberate process of self-improvement and ethical development.
  • Symbolic and allegorical personal development symbolic character building unique to this org
    Uses symbolic and allegorical methods drawn from operative masonry to foster moral instruction and structured personal growth, helping individuals cultivate ethical character and self-improvement through time-tested metaphors and teachings.
  • Values-centered Masonic practice values-based approach unique to this org
    Operates on core tenets—brotherly love, relief, and truth—to guide behavior, philanthropy, and self-improvement, creating a unified moral framework that informs personal conduct and community service.
  • Values-centered organizational practice values-based approach unique to this org
    Operates on core principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth—expressed through respect, philanthropy, integrity, and personal responsibility—to guide individual conduct and institutional action in service of moral and social betterment.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$179K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$179K100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$56K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$42K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.69M
Cash$0
Investments$2.31M
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$2.69M
Liquid reserves491.7 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +63.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
GEORGE S MATHER SECRETARY 2 $21K
MICHAEL N MCGEE TREASURER 2 $20K
board members · 6
  • CRAIG L GROSS — DIRECTOR
  • EARL LLOYD WUNDER — DIRECTOR
  • GREGORY A VASZQUEZ — DIRECTOR
  • RANDAL SCOTT JAGER — GRAND MASTER/CHAIRMAN
  • ROBERT F HANNON — DIRECTOR
  • WILLIAM E WILKINSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Masonic Charities of Arizona Partner — Right Worshipful Roger C. Biede III serves as Secretary for this organization, and Jim Baker served on its board of directors from 2012-2017
  • Youth on Their Own Partner — Right Worshipful Eric Dupree Sr. serves on the Board of Directors for this nonprofit focused on dropout prevention and supporting youth experiencing homelessness in Pima County
  • local educators Partner — Partners with local educators to identify and recognize students in the Student Service Recognition Program.