Association of Capitular Masons Inc
Association of Capitular Masons Inc is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It reported 10 grants totaling $32,165 in 2024, with all grant dollars going to recipients in North Carolina.
Association of Capitular Masons Inc at a glance
In short: Association of Capitular Masons Inc gave $32K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in North Carolina. 100% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,165
- +114.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,217
- -14.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $443,326
- +76.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 100% first-time grantees (10 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Association of Capitular Masons Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6128 Oxwynn Lane, Charlotte, NC 28270
Phone: (704) 779-4312
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Association of Capitular Masons Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Charlotte York Rite ($9K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Association of Capitular Masons Inc open to new grantees?
100%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 10 grantees (100%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K. How we count
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 161% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $32K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte York Rite Charlotte, NC | Loan Forgiveness | $9,300 |
| Prior Year Charlotte, NC | Prior Year Clearing | $5,850 |
| East Lincoln Ministry Denver, NC | General Operating Support | $4,200 |
| Masonic Home for Children Oxford, NC | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Whitestone Greensboro, NC | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Charlotte Demolay Monroe, NC | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Grant Charlotte, NC | Repayment | $2,000 |
| Lenoir Assembly - Rainbow Girls Valdese, NC | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
| Bahama Assembly - Rainbow Girls Bahama, NC | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Ashley Ellis - Skyla Credit Union Charlotte, NC | General Operating Support | $815 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $443,326 | $61,027 | $36,671 | $32,165 | 10 | $32,165 | $61,027 | $20,032 |
| 2023 | $251,918 | $17,065 | $17,663 | $15,000 | 4 | $15,000 | $17,983 | $1,306 |
| 2021 | $250,389 | $15,876 | $20,529 | $16,886 | 6 | $16,886 | $15,876 | $17,038 |
| 2020 | $253,197 | $14,643 | $24,331 | $20,296 | 6 | — | $14,027 | $18,029 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Association of Capitular Masons Inc reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Masonic, youth, and charitable organizations. One recipient, The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, describes its mission as “providing a safe, nurturing home for children in need with opportunities to maximize their potential.” The home says resident children range from infancy to age 22 and that limited housing is available for some young adults enrolled in higher education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $32,165. Grant amounts ranged from $815 to $9,300, with a median of $2,500. Notable grants included $9,300 to Charlotte York Rite for loan forgiveness, $4,200 to East Lincoln Ministry for general operating support, and $2,500 each to the Masonic Home for Children, Whitestone, and Charlotte DeMolay for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Mangum as president, Ron Whitener as secretary, L Scott Brand as treasurer, and Jeff McEwen as assistant treasurer.
Association of Capitular Masons Inc is led by Michael Mangum, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Mangum
President
Member → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ron Whitener
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeff McEwen
Assistant Tr
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
L. Scott Brand
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Scott Brand (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: A. J. Morton (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Charles Sherer (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Jim Glen (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: John Caudle (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Mike Fain (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Paul Parker (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Ralph Linn (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Charles Reed (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Chuck Reed (2020) — Assistant Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Association of Capitular Masons Inc
How much does Association of Capitular Masons Inc give each year?
Association of Capitular Masons Inc gave $32K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 4 grants.
What is Association of Capitular Masons Inc's typical grant size?
Association of Capitular Masons Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,217, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Association of Capitular Masons Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Association of Capitular Masons Inc give grants?
Association of Capitular Masons Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (4 grants).
Does Association of Capitular Masons Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of Association of Capitular Masons Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Association of Capitular Masons Inc's largest grantees?
Association of Capitular Masons Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Charlotte York Rite ($9,300), Prior Year ($5,850) and East Lincoln Ministry ($4,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Association of Capitular Masons Inc?
Association of Capitular Masons Inc reported $443K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Association of Capitular Masons Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Masonic, youth, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Association of Capitular Masons Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Association of Capitular Masons Inc's EIN?
Association of Capitular Masons Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-0858000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Association of Capitular Masons Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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