Free and Accepted Masons Oakland No 61
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 Oakland No 61 at a glance
In short: Free and Accepted Masons Oakland No 61 gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $150K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- +642.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $150,000
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $16,656,884
- +38.1% 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 Oakland No 61 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rockridge Masonic Hall Association ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
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 Oakland No 61 gives
- Giving grew 2627% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $150K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rockridge Masonic Hall Association Oakland, CA | Building Operation and Maintenance | $150,000 |
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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 | $16,656,884 | $4,458,614 | $422,043 | $150,000 | 1 | $1,058,028 |
| 2023 | $12,064,015 | $471,908 | $217,200 | $20,201 | Total only | $448,060 |
| 2022 | $10,910,968 | $8,319,377 | $205,479 | $12,000 | 1 | $8,300,589 |
| 2021 | $3,659,682 | $217,926 | $178,682 | $5,500 | 1 | $197,562 |
| 2020 | $3,133,143 | $144,854 | $95,707 | — | — | $118,594 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Free and Accepted Masons Oakland No 61
Based on IRS filings
Free and Accepted Masons Oakland No 61 is a public charity, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Free and Accepted Masons Oakland No 61's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Philip J. Williams
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
$3K (2022) → $6K (2024)
Calvin Gilbert
Master
Secretary → Master, 2024
On filings since 2021
$12K (2021) → $0 (2024)
David Forsyth
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
$18K (2024)
Benjamin Newsom
Senior Warden
Junior Warden → Senior Warden, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Drew Spitzer
Junior Warden
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Dana A. Janke (2020–2023) — Junior Warden
- Former: Tyrone Davis-Eugene Jr. (2021–2023) — Master
- Former: Frederick A. Loeser Jr. (2020–2021) — Master
- Former: Allen J. Rodda (2020) — Assistant Se
- Former: Charles T. Poole (2020) — Marshal
- Former: David F. Ewing (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Donald B. Gholson (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Elijah M. Dones Jr. (2020) — Junior Deacon
- Former: Frederick A. Loser Sr. (2020) — Chaplain
- Former: Gilberto Estrada Sr. (2020) — Trustee
- Former: James C. Macintire (2020) — Trustee
- Former: John K. Oshima (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Mario A. Palestine (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Richard T. Edick (2020) — Senior Deacon
- Former: Vic C. Vickers (2020) — Master
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 $18K, to David Forsyth (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Free and Accepted Masons Oakland No 61
How much does Free and Accepted Masons Oakland No 61 give each year?
Free and Accepted Masons Oakland No 61 gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $20K in grants paid.
How large is Free and Accepted Masons Oakland No 61?
Free and Accepted Masons Oakland No 61 reported $16.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.5M.
Where does Free and Accepted Masons Oakland No 61 operate?
Free and Accepted Masons Oakland No 61 has awarded grants in California.
What is Free and Accepted Masons Oakland No 61's EIN?
Free and Accepted Masons Oakland No 61's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-0487771. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 6, 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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