Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ
Strengthen the masonic way of life by improving the individual character, leadership and spirit of its members through relevant programs. Inspire men to support the principles of the freemasonry and promote family and community values. Serve mankind through the impact of extensive charibable outreach.
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ at a glance
In short: Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ gave $198K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $40K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $197,990
- -30.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $39,598
- -30.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $10,979,201
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chrildren's Dyslexia Center of CT ($105K). Together the top 5 received $198K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 23 (57%).
How Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). 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 $171K (2021) to $284K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $198K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chrildren's Dyslexia Center of CT | — | $105,275 |
| Other Less Than 5000 | — | $52,165 |
| Almoners Fund | — | $20,000 |
| CT Council of Deliberation | — | $12,050 |
| Demolay Fund | — | $8,500 |
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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 | $10,979,201 | $958,849 | $1,004,915 | $197,990 | 5 | $727,568 |
| 2024 | $10,623,747 | $564,229 | $1,110,335 | $283,545 | 5 | $548,271 |
| 2023 | $10,092,240 | $3,652,952 | $921,085 | $194,743 | 4 | $3,630,335 |
| 2022 | $9,992,300 | $725,797 | $869,390 | $197,947 | 4 | $717,905 |
| 2021 | $11,700,262 | $955,547 | $819,770 | $170,579 | 5 | $944,336 |
About Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ
Based on IRS filings
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ is a public charity, based in Stratford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $198K. Net investment income was $728K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Papp
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Robert J. Furce
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer & Comman, 2023
Treasurer & Comman → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$24K (2023) → $24K (2025)
Bruce Belmore
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
$48K (2025)
Harold A. Elwell
Commander
Trustee → Commander, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jack Farkas Secretary Emeritus (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Thomas Beck (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Edward R. Ham (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jack Farkas (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Paul L. Chello (2021–2022) — Commander in
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 $48K, to Bruce Belmore (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ
How much does Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ give each year?
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ gave $198K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $284K across 5 grants.
What is Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ's typical grant size?
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $39,598, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ's largest grantees?
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ's largest 2025 grantees include Chrildren's Dyslexia Center of CT ($105,275), Other Less Than 5000 ($52,165) and Almoners Fund ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ?
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ reported $11.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $959K.
What is Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ's EIN?
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-0663249. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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