Free and Accepted Masons of CA Reading-Trinity 27
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 Reading-Trinity 27 at a glance
In short: Free and Accepted Masons of CA Reading-Trinity 27 reported $7K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $6,532 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -22.7% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $2,889,880
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $154,310
- -14.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $133,246
- +176.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $98,211
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Free and Accepted Masons of CA Reading-Trinity 27 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
How Free and Accepted Masons of CA Reading-Trinity 27 gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−6%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $10K (2022). In 2024 it reported $7K 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Masonic Homes of California Union City, CA | Grants for Advance Care | $8,450 |
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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 | $2,889,880 | $154,310 | $98,211 | $6,532 | Total only | $133,246 |
| 2023 | $2,802,100 | $180,429 | $91,840 | $8,450 | 1 | $48,156 |
| 2022 | $2,596,110 | $137,252 | $99,022 | $10,013 | 1 | $116,050 |
| 2021 | $2,981,284 | $145,763 | $91,434 | $9,600 | 1 | $109,859 |
| 2020 | $2,804,784 | $363,647 | $78,779 | $8,950 | 1 | $332,530 |
"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 Reading-Trinity 27
Based on IRS filings
Free and Accepted Masons of CA Reading-Trinity 27 is a public charity, based in Redding, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $7K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $133K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Free and Accepted Masons of CA Reading-Trinity 27's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin Mizenko
Junior Warden
Secretary → Junior Warden, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $0 (2024)
John Erikson
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
6 hrs/week
$5K (2024)
Ronald La Sala
Treasurer
Master → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary McPhetridge Jr.
Senior Warden
Junior Warden → Senior Warden, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Tomasini
Master
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Aaron Eaton (2020–2023) — Master
- Former: David Woods (2022–2023) — Senior Warden
- Former: Randy Plummer (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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 $5K, to John Erikson (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Free and Accepted Masons of CA Reading-Trinity 27
How much does Free and Accepted Masons of CA Reading-Trinity 27 give each year?
Free and Accepted Masons of CA Reading-Trinity 27 reported $7K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is Free and Accepted Masons of CA Reading-Trinity 27?
Free and Accepted Masons of CA Reading-Trinity 27 reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $154K.
Where does Free and Accepted Masons of CA Reading-Trinity 27 operate?
Free and Accepted Masons of CA Reading-Trinity 27 has awarded grants in California.
What is Free and Accepted Masons of CA Reading-Trinity 27's EIN?
Free and Accepted Masons of CA Reading-Trinity 27's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7573409. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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 April 24, 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 May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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