Free and Accepted Masons of CA Orange Grove 293
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 of CA Orange Grove 293 at a glance
In short: Free and Accepted Masons of CA Orange Grove 293 gave $34K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,524
- +34.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,762
- -33.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,762
- Total assets
- $1,242,076
- +17.6% 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 of CA Orange Grove 293 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was California Masonic Foundation ($20K). Together the top 2 received $34K.
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 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Free and Accepted Masons of CA Orange Grove 293 gives
- Giving grew 97% 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 $1K (2019) to $34K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $34K.
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 Campain and | $19,524 |
| Old Towne Preservation Association Orange, CA | Community Improvement | $14,000 |
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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 | $1,242,076 | $297,800 | $147,599 | $33,524 | 2 | $257,071 |
| 2023 | $1,055,786 | $156,490 | $137,539 | $25,000 | 1 | $123,087 |
| 2022 | $953,238 | $84,145 | $127,070 | $21,122 | 1 | $47,877 |
| 2021 | $1,122,520 | $154,998 | $90,261 | $17,000 | 1 | $109,870 |
| 2020 | $1,002,373 | $197,620 | $80,827 | $17,000 | 1 | $97,237 |
| 2019 | $860,123 | $215,490 | $94,477 | $1,100 | Total only | $185,624 |
"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 Orange Grove 293
Based on IRS filings
Free and Accepted Masons of CA Orange Grove 293 is a public charity, based in Orange, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $257K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Free and Accepted Masons of CA Orange Grove 293's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dennis C Rootes Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2024)
James N Berry
Secretary
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$18K (2019) → $18K (2024)
Erick Alvarado Jr.
Master
Junior Warden → Senior Warden, 2022
Senior Warden → Master, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cesar Bustos III
Senior Warden
Junior Warden → Senior Warden, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Ancheta
Junior Warden
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Barry McKinley Jr. (2021–2023) — Master
- Former: Cesar Bustos Jr. (2022) — Junior Warden
- Former: Alejo Velarde (2020–2021) — Master
- Former: Alexes Gonzalez (2019–2020) — Master
- Former: David Branch (2019–2020) — Senior Warden
- Former: James Segerstrom (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 $18K, to James Berry (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Free and Accepted Masons of CA Orange Grove 293
How much does Free and Accepted Masons of CA Orange Grove 293 give each year?
Free and Accepted Masons of CA Orange Grove 293 gave $34K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is Free and Accepted Masons of CA Orange Grove 293?
Free and Accepted Masons of CA Orange Grove 293 reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $298K.
Where does Free and Accepted Masons of CA Orange Grove 293 operate?
Free and Accepted Masons of CA Orange Grove 293 has awarded grants in California.
What is Free and Accepted Masons of CA Orange Grove 293's EIN?
Free and Accepted Masons of CA Orange Grove 293's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1068744. 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 September 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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