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ANCIENT & ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF VALLEY OF PHX

Glendale, AZ · EIN 860072284 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · phoenixscottishrite.org
revenue
$183K
expenses
$369K
net assets
$6.5M
employees
2
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION

profile · synthesized from sources

The Valley of Phoenix Scottish Rite is a fraternal organization in Glendale, Arizona, part of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. It administers degrees 4° through 32° through four governing bodies and supports member engagement, charitable outreach, and Masonic education. The organization operates under the authority of the Supreme Council, 33°, Southern Jurisdiction, USA.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Chapter of Rose Croix
Conducts the 15° to 18° degrees emphasizing historical and philosophical lessons in Freemasonry
Charity/Outreach Committee
Coordinates charitable efforts including food bank volunteering, JROTC support, youth services, and funeral services for members
Consistory
Administers the 31° and 32° degrees, the highest ceremonial degrees in the Scottish Rite system
Council of Kadosh
Oversees the 19° to 30° chivalric and philosophical degrees, including Knight Kadosh
Knight of the Double Eagle Award
Recognition program that tracks and honors member participation in charitable works and Masonic activities
Knights of Saint Andrew
Service organization for Scottish Rite Masons that supports events, ceremonies, and leadership development within the Valley
Lodge of Perfection
Administers the 4° to 14° Masonic degrees focused on moral and ethical teachings within the Scottish Rite tradition
activities · 10 clusters

what they do

  • Community Service Event Coordination 5 activities
    • Community and Fundraising Support
      Assists in calling committees, participates in parades or civic activities, promotes fundraising events, and aids in special events.
    • Member Support and Engagement
      Provides various services to members of the Valley, including aiding Tylers, acting as greeters, providing escort services, serving as guides, assisting with Scottish Rite Degree work, helping present the Colors, and holding monthly meetings.
    • Member Support and Event Assistance
      Provides various services to members of the Valley, including aiding Tylers, acting as greeters, providing escort services, serving as guides, assisting with Scottish Rite Degree work, helping present the Colors, calling committees, participating in parades or civic activities, promoting fundraising events, and aiding in special events.
    • Member Support and Event Assistance
      Provides various services to members of the Valley, including aiding Tylers, acting as greeters, providing escort services, serving as guides, assisting with Scottish Rite Degree work, helping present the Colors, calling committees, participating in parades or civic activities, promoting fundraising events, and aiding in special events.
    • Provides member and ceremonial support services
      Supports members and operations through roles such as greeters, escorts for dignitaries, guides, assistants in Scottish Rite Degree work, presenting the Colors, and aiding Tylers during events and ceremonies.
  • Masonic Fraternal Gatherings and Degree Oversight 4 activities
    • Administers Scottish Rite degrees through Masonic bodies
      Operates through four Masonic bodies that oversee degrees 4° through 32° under the authority of the Supreme Council, 33°, SJ, USA.
    • Masonic Degree Operations
      Operates through four Masonic bodies to oversee degrees 4° through 32° under the authority of the Supreme Council, 33°, SJ, USA.
    • Masonic Degree Operations
      Operates through four Masonic bodies to oversee degrees 4° through 32° under the authority of the Supreme Council, 33°, SJ, USA.
    • Masonic Degree Operations
      Operates through four Masonic bodies to oversee degrees 4° through 32° under the authority of the Supreme Council, 33°, SJ, USA.
  • Conservation and Green Burial Services 4 activities
    • Lodge of Sorrow/Funeral Services
      Provides Lodge of Sorrow/Funeral Services.
    • Lodge of Sorrow/Funeral Services
      Provides Lodge of Sorrow/Funeral Services for members.
    • Lodge of Sorrow/Funeral Services
      Provides Lodge of Sorrow/Funeral Services.
    • Provides funeral and memorial services for members
      Offers Lodge of Sorrow and funeral services for members, supporting end-of-life rituals and mourning within the Masonic community.
  • Member Recognition and Engagement Programs 4 activities
    • Member Recognition Program
      Recognizes members' charitable works and participation through a point-based awards program.
    • Member Recognition Program
      Recognizes members' charitable works and participation through a point-based awards program.
    • Member Recognition Program
      Recognizes members' charitable works and participation through a point-based awards program.
    • Recognizes member participation and charitable contributions
      Runs a point-based awards program to recognize members' charitable works and levels of participation in organizational activities.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 3 activities
    • Foodbank Volunteer Team Operations
      Operates a Foodbank Volunteer Team.
    • Foodbank Volunteer Team Operations
      Operates a Foodbank Volunteer Team.
    • Operates volunteer teams for community organizations
      Runs a Foodbank Volunteer Team and provides services to JROTC, Sojourners, and Youth Services programs.
  • Regular Member Lodge Meetings 3 activities
    • Hosts monthly meetings for members
      Holds regular monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month (excluding July and August), featuring dinner at Desert Rose and meetings at the Phoenix Scottish Rite Lodge.
    • Member Meetings
      Holds monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of every month, except July and August, with dinner at Desert Rose and meetings at the Phoenix Scottish Rite Lodge.
    • Member Meetings
      Holds monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of every month, except July and August, with dinner at Desert Rose and meetings at the Phoenix Scottish Rite Lodge.
  • JROTC Support and Recognition 3 activities
    • Youth Services
      Provides services to youth, including JROTC.
    • Youth Services
      Provides services to youth, including JROTC.
    • Youth and Military Support Services
      Provides services to JROTC and offers general Youth Services, as well as services to Sojourners.
  • Infrastructure and Logistics Support for Missionary Operations 2 activities
    • Sojourner Support
      Provides services to Sojourners.
    • Sojourner Support
      Provides services to Sojourners.
  • Cultural Heritage Festivals & Celebrations 1 activity
    • Organizes and participates in civic and fundraising events
      Engages in parades, calls committees, promotes and supports fundraising events, and participates in special civic activities.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Volunteer Programs
      Operates a Foodbank Volunteer Team.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$183K
Contributions & grants$7K4%
Program service revenue$74K40%
Investment income$102K56%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$369K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$36K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$6.48M
Cash$43K
Investments$4.37M
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$6.48M
Liquid reserves143.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -75.8%
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Doug Ford, 32° KCCH Partner — Fellow Scottish Rite Brother who created a video explaining the Knight of the Double Eagle Awards program.
  • Phoenix Scottish Rite Foundation Partner — The organization has a director for the Phoenix Scottish Rite Foundation under its Charity/Outreach committee.
  • Supreme Council, 33°, SJ, USA Government — Oversees the Valley of Phoenix Scottish Rite and authorizes its administration of degrees 4°–32°.