Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry NMJ Valley of Nashua Consistory
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Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry NMJ Valley of Nashua Consistory at a glance
In short: Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry NMJ Valley of Nashua Consistory gave $190K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $63K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $190,232
- +112.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $63,411
- +112.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $67,100
- Total assets
- $19,453,123
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry NMJ Valley of Nashua Consistory funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grand Lodge of New Hampshire Free and Accepted Masons ($115K). Together the top 3 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 15 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry NMJ Valley of Nashua Consistory gives
- Giving fell 66% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2024) to $560K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Lodge of New Hampshire Free and Accepted Masons Manchester, NH | General Use | $115,132 |
| Children's Dyslexia Centers (New Hampshire Seacoast & Nashua) Lexington, MA | (1) occupancy expenses paid on behalf of childrens learning centers and (2) annual contribution toward endowment commitment to center paid for by consistory on behalf of nashua's children's learning center; and (3) additional contribution toward expenses incurred by seacoast center. | $67,100 |
| Supreme Council Benevolent Foundation Aasr Lexington, MA | General Use | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,453,123 | $1,465,821 | $862,811 | $190,232 | 3 | $1,522,850 |
| 2024 | $18,786,495 | $1,041,936 | $725,997 | $89,454 | 3 | $779,585 |
| 2023 | $17,258,981 | $181,619 | $633,730 | $132,349 | 3 | $-80,825 |
| 2022 | $16,351,894 | $1,684,331 | $1,072,217 | $559,705 | 4 | $1,400,705 |
| 2021 | $17,618,108 | $1,858,648 | $633,320 | $258,494 | 2 | $1,600,467 |
About Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry NMJ Valley of Nashua Consistory
Based on IRS filings
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry NMJ Valley of Nashua Consistory is a public charity, based in Nashua, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $19.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $190K. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry NMJ Valley of Nashua Consistory's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Lawrence
Treasurer & CFO
Treasurer & Trustee of Mason → Treasurer & CFO, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$18K (2025)
David A. Rich
2nd Lieut Commander
Orator → 2nd Lieut Commander, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald L. Mendzela
Commander in Chief
1st Lieut Commander → Commander in Chief, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerome T. Becker
1st Lieut Commander
2nd Lieut Commander → 1st Lieut Commander, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David S. Collins
Orator
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis A. Tuttle Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lovell T. Landon
Board Member
Assistant Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Akridge
Master of Ceremonies
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Gary E. Roy (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: John W. Jackson (2021–2023) — Sentinel
- Former: John Lobdell (2023) — Hospitaler
- Former: Clement W. Libby Jr. (2021–2022) — Hospitaler
- Former: Edward M. Waible (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Glenn A. Ruhl (2021–2022) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Larry D. Gullett (2021–2022) — Treasurer & Trustee of Mason
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $18K, to James Lawrence (Treasurer/CFO).
Frequently asked questions about Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry NMJ Valley of Nashua Consistory
How much does Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry NMJ Valley of Nashua Consistory give each year?
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry NMJ Valley of Nashua Consistory gave $190K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $89K across 3 grants.
What is Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry NMJ Valley of Nashua Consistory's typical grant size?
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry NMJ Valley of Nashua Consistory's median grant in 2025 was $67,100, and its average grant was $63,411, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry NMJ Valley of Nashua Consistory give grants?
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry NMJ Valley of Nashua Consistory gives mostly in New Hampshire: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, MA (2 grants).
Does Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry NMJ Valley of Nashua Consistory give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry NMJ Valley of Nashua Consistory's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry NMJ Valley of Nashua Consistory?
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry NMJ Valley of Nashua Consistory reported $19.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry NMJ Valley of Nashua Consistory's EIN?
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry NMJ Valley of Nashua Consistory's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0172115. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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