Free and Accepted Masons of CA Destiny Lodge 856
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 of CA Destiny Lodge 856 at a glance
In short: Free and Accepted Masons of CA Destiny Lodge 856 reported $3K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $3,325 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -41.7% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $3,728,991
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $135,772
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $125,436
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $110,997
- +86.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Free and Accepted Masons of CA Destiny Lodge 856 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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 $3K (2024) to $52K (2021). In 2024 it reported $3K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| California Masonic Foundation San Francisco, CA | Lets Write the Future Campaign | $51,500 |
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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 | $3,728,991 | $135,772 | $110,997 | $3,325 | Total only | $125,436 |
| 2023 | $3,482,956 | $148,787 | $59,542 | $5,700 | Total only | $137,946 |
| 2022 | $3,147,959 | $388,066 | $99,033 | $51,500 | 1 | $378,376 |
| 2021 | $3,742,574 | $295,722 | $97,462 | $52,180 | 1 | $286,218 |
| 2020 | $3,344,932 | $30,713 | $91,947 | $51,000 | 1 | $18,891 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Free and Accepted Masons of CA Destiny Lodge 856
Based on IRS filings
Free and Accepted Masons of CA Destiny Lodge 856 is a public charity, based in Covina, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $3K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $125K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Free and Accepted Masons of CA Destiny Lodge 856's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gerald Chandler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Thomas Harry
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
6 hrs/week
$3K (2024)
Ernest Salcido Jr.
Senior Warden
Master → Senior Warden, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Miller
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Pomroy
Master
Junior Warden → Master, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Gonzalez
Junior Warden
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Ira Mazer (2023) — Senior Warden
- Former: Lyle Babineau Jr. (2023) — Master
- Former: Bruce Carmitchel (2021–2022) — Junior Warden
- Former: Danilo Manalansan (2021–2022) — Senior Warden
- Former: Norman Smith (2020) — Senior Warden
- Former: Paul Bente (2020) — Junior Warden
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 Gerald Chandler (Secretary thru 724). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Free and Accepted Masons of CA Destiny Lodge 856
How much does Free and Accepted Masons of CA Destiny Lodge 856 give each year?
Free and Accepted Masons of CA Destiny Lodge 856 reported $3K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $6K in grants paid.
How large is Free and Accepted Masons of CA Destiny Lodge 856?
Free and Accepted Masons of CA Destiny Lodge 856 reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $136K.
Where does Free and Accepted Masons of CA Destiny Lodge 856 operate?
Free and Accepted Masons of CA Destiny Lodge 856 has awarded grants in California.
What is Free and Accepted Masons of CA Destiny Lodge 856's EIN?
Free and Accepted Masons of CA Destiny Lodge 856's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3938129. 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 July 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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