Free and Accepted Masons Hesperian Lodge 262
A man 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 Hesperian Lodge 262 at a glance
In short: Free and Accepted Masons Hesperian Lodge 262 gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $1,344,395
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Free and Accepted Masons Hesperian Lodge 262 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lakeview Masonic Temple Association ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $17K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Masonic Temple Association Santa Maria, CA | For operation of the Temple Association | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,344,395 | $122,677 | $53,828 | $12,000 | 1 | $95,346 |
| 2023 | $1,202,807 | $55,813 | $54,328 | $12,000 | 1 | $23,464 |
| 2022 | $1,061,462 | $129,063 | $53,670 | $12,000 | 1 | $67,108 |
| 2021 | $1,191,749 | $35,575 | $54,581 | $15,000 | Total only | $520 |
| 2020 | $1,062,468 | $336,622 | $41,366 | $17,000 | 1 | $40,230 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Free and Accepted Masons Hesperian Lodge 262
Based on IRS filings
Free and Accepted Masons Hesperian Lodge 262 is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Santa Maria, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $95K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Free and Accepted Masons Hesperian Lodge 262's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Billy Gill III
Secretary
Senior Warden → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $3K (2024)
Edward Hawes
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Miles Robinson
Master
Junior Warden → Master, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Broce
Senior Warden
Junior Warden → Senior Warden, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Herrera
Junior Warden
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Stephen Mainville (2023) — Senior Warden
- Former: Billy Gill Jr. (2020–2022) — Master
- Former: Richard Dixon (2021–2022) — Senior Warden
- Former: Kevin Twibell (2020) — Junior Warden
- Former: Paul Erickson (2020) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Billy Gill III (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Free and Accepted Masons Hesperian Lodge 262
How much does Free and Accepted Masons Hesperian Lodge 262 give each year?
Free and Accepted Masons Hesperian Lodge 262 gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $12K across 1 grant.
How large is Free and Accepted Masons Hesperian Lodge 262?
Free and Accepted Masons Hesperian Lodge 262 reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $123K.
What is Free and Accepted Masons Hesperian Lodge 262?
Free and Accepted Masons Hesperian Lodge 262 is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Santa Maria, CA. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Free and Accepted Masons Hesperian Lodge 262 operate?
Free and Accepted Masons Hesperian Lodge 262 has awarded grants in California.
What is Free and Accepted Masons Hesperian Lodge 262's EIN?
Free and Accepted Masons Hesperian Lodge 262's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-0751528. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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