Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ
To promote the high ideals of freemasonry and to strenghthen the masonic way of life by improving the leadership and spirit of the members.
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ at a glance
In short: Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ gave $63K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $63K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,364
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $63,364
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $63,364
- Total assets
- $10,782,543
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% 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 Freemasonry NMJ funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Dyslexia Center ($63K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). 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 $59K (2021) to $70K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Dyslexia Center Lexington, MA | Contribution | $63,364 |
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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 | $10,782,543 | $1,114,805 | $581,049 | $63,364 | 1 | $874,301 |
| 2024 | $10,168,906 | $1,255,279 | $792,848 | $59,855 | 1 | $986,123 |
| 2023 | $9,729,480 | $970,890 | $634,237 | $64,935 | 1 | $498,544 |
| 2022 | $7,487,364 | $643,876 | $607,817 | $69,710 | 1 | $367,237 |
| 2021 | $8,657,090 | $627,653 | $613,211 | $58,777 | 1 | $355,004 |
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 Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $63K. Net investment income was $874K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ's 2025 filing lists 24 officers; none of the 24 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Austin Shifrin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Maxwell
Trustee
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher McNeal
Trustee
Junior Warden → Senior Warden, 2023
Senior Warden → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Freeman
Trustee
2nd Lt. Commander → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Blackwell
Trustee
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Antimary
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Douglas
Most Wise Master & Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David W Morgans
Secretary
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$71K (2021) → $0 (2025)
David Moore
1rst Lt. Commander
Thrice Potenet Master → 1rst Lt. Commander, 2025
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Teasdale
2nd Lt. Commander
Deputy Master → Thrice Potent Master, 2023
Thrice Potent Master → 2nd Lt. Commander, 2025
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Polnar
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Allison
Thrice Potent Master
Junior Warden → Thrice Potent Master, 2025
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Cooper
Junior Warden
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Thumm
Senior Warden
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erich Gumto
Deputy Master
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Freemen
Commander in Chief
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bahney
Senior Warden
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Lovic
Junior Warden
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert McGinnis
Sovereign Prince
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Ruff
Hospitaler
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Tomasic
Junior Warden
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Anke
High Priest
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Baker
Senior Warden
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: B Scott Allen (2021–2024) — Junior Warden
- Former: Charles Zurcher (2021–2024) — Junior Warden
- Former: Glenn Miller II (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: James Mayes (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jordan L Frel (2021–2024) — Senior Warden
- Former: Kristin Douglas (2021–2024) — Most Wise Master
- Former: Mitchell Goldstein (2021–2024) — Sovereign Prince
- Former: Peter Leary (2021–2024) — Deputy Master
- Former: Richard Kucera (2021–2024) — High Priest
- Former: Robert Nelson (2021–2024) — Senior Warden
- Former: Rodney Boyce (2021–2024) — Commander in Chief
- Former: Vito Urso (2021–2024) — Hospitaler
- Former: William G Johnston (2021–2024) — 1rst Lt. Commander
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 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $71K, to David W Morgans (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 $63K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $60K across 1 grant.
How large is Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ?
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
Where does Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ operate?
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ's EIN?
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NMJ's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-0511042. 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 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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