Free and Accepted Masons Argonaut 8
A man who strives to improve himself can also improve his community and the world at large. This is the mission of the Masons of California. Through Masonic principles and tradition, we foster personal growth and improve the lives of others.
Free and Accepted Masons Argonaut 8 at a glance
In short: Free and Accepted Masons Argonaut 8 gave $6K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $6,000
- -24.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $6,000
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $647,853
- -18.2% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Free and Accepted Masons Argonaut 8 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Sonora Masonic Temple Association ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $40 (2020) to $8K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sonora Masonic Temple Association Sonora, CA | For Building Operation and Maintenance | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $647,853 | $50,778 | $46,396 | $6,000 | 1 | $35,374 |
| 2021 | $792,210 | $40,957 | $46,167 | $7,897 | Total only | $33,422 |
| 2020 | $663,754 | $34,281 | $43,962 | $40 | Total only | $18,002 |
| 2019 | $595,612 | $43,778 | $46,412 | $1,140 | Total only | $10,782 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Free and Accepted Masons Argonaut 8
Based on IRS filings
Free and Accepted Masons Argonaut 8 is a public charity, based in Sonora, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $648K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $35K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Free and Accepted Masons Argonaut 8's 2022 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Fenton R Mereness
Master
Junior Warden → Senior Warden, 2020
Senior Warden → Master, 2021
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven E Rhoades
Senior Warden
Master → Senior Warden, 2021
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Hampton
Junior Warden
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry Hughes
Secretary
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodger Cripe
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jon Dashner (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Rodger Walker (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Dennis W Pinion (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Gregory D Martin (2019) — Senior Warden
- Former: Rodger E Ernest (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Free and Accepted Masons Argonaut 8
How much does Free and Accepted Masons Argonaut 8 give each year?
Free and Accepted Masons Argonaut 8 gave $6K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it reported $8K in grants paid.
How large is Free and Accepted Masons Argonaut 8?
Free and Accepted Masons Argonaut 8 reported $648K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $51K.
Where does Free and Accepted Masons Argonaut 8 operate?
Free and Accepted Masons Argonaut 8 has awarded grants in California.
What is Free and Accepted Masons Argonaut 8's EIN?
Free and Accepted Masons Argonaut 8's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6087519. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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