Masonic Education & Charity Trust
TO HOLD AND INVEST FUNDS FOR RELATED MASONIC ORGANIZATIONS AND DISTRIBUTE INCOME EARNED TO THEM AND TO RETURN THEIR INVESTED FUNDS WHEN REQUIRED IN ORDER TO FULFILL THE REQUIREMENTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF FREEMASONRY: FREEMASONRY (OFTEN SIMPLIFIED TO "MASONRY") ENHANCES AND STRENGTHENS THE CHARACTER OF THE INDIVIDUAL MAN BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP, CHARITY, EDUCATION, ANDD LEADERSHIP BASED ON THE THREE ANCIENT MASONIC TENETS: BROTHERLY LOVE, RELIEF, AND TRUTH. MASSACHUSETTS FREEMASONRY IS A CROWNING LEGACY OF THIS VENERABLE HERITAGE AS WE STRIVE TO "MAKE GOOD MEN BETTER."
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$92.5M
+10.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$167K
+118.5% YoY
Grant Count
4
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$42K
+63.9% YoY
About Masonic Education & Charity Trust
Based on IRS filings
Masonic Education & Charity Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $92.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $167K. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $92,460,420 | $83,689,507 | $83,696,851 |
| Revenue | $2,196,162 | $1,098,006 | $4,697,309 |
| Expenses | $1,848,562 | $2,132,108 | $1,787,449 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,487,006 | $394,685 | $3,703,036 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Masonic Education & Charity Trust
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Masonic Health System of Massachusetts Inc ($106,214), Demolay Foundation of Massachusetts ($25,300), George Washington Masonic Memorial ($23,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MASONIC HEALTH SYSTEM OF MASSACHUSETTS INC CHARLTON, MA | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT - CHARITABLE: DEVELOP AND OFFER SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY. | $106,214 |
| DEMOLAY FOUNDATION OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON, MA | TO FUND VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $25,300 |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC MEMORIAL ALEXANDRIA, VA | TO FUND VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $23,000 |
| MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF NA CEPAR RAPIDS, IA | TO FUND VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $12,361 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MASON W RUSSELL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JOHN R HALSEY | CLERK & TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAUL R PERKINS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TERRY GRIFFITH JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GEORGE L HERBOLSHEIMER IV | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| THOMAS A RORRIE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN C HARRIS III | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PETER H NEE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL J BOUCHER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GEORGE F HAMILTON | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CRAIG MACPHERSON | ASST. TREASURER | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Masonic Education & Charity Trust?
Masonic Education & Charity Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in BOSTON, MA. It holds $92.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Masonic Education & Charity Trust?
As of 2024, Masonic Education & Charity Trust holds $92.5M in total assets with $2.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $167K in 2024.
Where does Masonic Education & Charity Trust operate?
Masonic Education & Charity Trust has awarded grants in Iowa, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia.
What size grants does Masonic Education & Charity Trust award?
In 2024, Masonic Education & Charity Trust awarded 4 grants totaling $167K — an average of about $42K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Masonic Education & Charity Trust's EIN?
Masonic Education & Charity Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2104701. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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