Free and Accepted Masons Liberty Lodge No 299
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 Liberty Lodge No 299 at a glance
In short: Free and Accepted Masons Liberty Lodge No 299 gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,000
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,000
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $897,833
- +9.2% 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 Liberty Lodge No 299 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was California Masonic Foundation ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (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
How Free and Accepted Masons Liberty Lodge No 299 gives
- Giving fell 20% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $11K (2019). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Masonic Foundation San Francisco, CA | Lets Write the Future Campaign | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $897,833 | $97,790 | $68,473 | $6,000 | 1 | $43,423 |
| 2023 | $822,491 | $75,811 | $67,291 | $7,500 | 1 | $33,637 |
| 2022 | $722,844 | $62,539 | $78,048 | $9,300 | 2 | $18,753 |
| 2021 | $908,826 | $74,749 | $54,114 | $7,500 | 1 | $43,559 |
| 2020 | $824,486 | $77,011 | $50,736 | $8,000 | 1 | $55,219 |
| 2019 | $753,232 | $208,148 | $64,050 | $11,000 | 1 | $174,906 |
About Free and Accepted Masons Liberty Lodge No 299
Based on IRS filings
Free and Accepted Masons Liberty Lodge No 299 is a public charity, based in Santa Clara, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $898K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $43K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Free and Accepted Masons Liberty Lodge No 299's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth A Nagel
Secretary
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $5K (2024)
Arvind M Perumal
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Absalon
Senior Warden
Junior Warden → Senior Warden, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noe Escamilla Jr.
Master
Senior Warden → Master, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenric Baker
Junior Warden
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Gregg Hall Jr. (2023) — Master
- Former: Richard Parker Jr. (2019–2022) — Master
- Former: Damir Herman (2020–2022) — Senior Warden
- Former: Raymond De Ocampo (2021–2022) — Junior Warden
- Former: Dennis R Hadley (2019–2020) — Master
- Former: Michael R Rush (2019) — Master
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $5K, to Kenneth Nagel (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Free and Accepted Masons Liberty Lodge No 299
How much does Free and Accepted Masons Liberty Lodge No 299 give each year?
Free and Accepted Masons Liberty Lodge No 299 gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is Free and Accepted Masons Liberty Lodge No 299?
Free and Accepted Masons Liberty Lodge No 299 reported $898K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $98K.
Where does Free and Accepted Masons Liberty Lodge No 299 operate?
Free and Accepted Masons Liberty Lodge No 299 has awarded grants in California.
What is Free and Accepted Masons Liberty Lodge No 299's EIN?
Free and Accepted Masons Liberty Lodge No 299's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-0487766. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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