Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of
Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of is a private foundation, based in East Providence, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $337K. Net investment income was $563K.
Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of at a glance
In short: Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of gave $337K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $112K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $336,853
- -16.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $112,284
- -16.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $102,717
- Total assets
- $8,129,920
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Scholarships ($156K). Together the top 3 received $337K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 8 grants of 15 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
How Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $298K (2020) to $402K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $337K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarships Various, RI | Higher Education Scholarships | $155,750 |
| Relief Support Payments Various, RI | General Financial Relieft and Suppor | $102,717 |
| Donations and Contributions Various, RI | Charitable Contributions | $78,386 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,129,920 | $892,617 | $593,311 | $336,853 | 3 | $536,853 | $563,215 | $539,649 |
| 2023 | $7,830,614 | $850,993 | $662,582 | $401,962 | 3 | $401,962 | $536,947 | $455,366 |
| 2022 | $7,642,203 | $963,198 | $555,795 | $303,339 | 3 | $303,339 | $699,760 | $489,624 |
| 2021 | $7,234,800 | $522,548 | $526,506 | $301,421 | 3 | — | $266,097 | $359,228 |
| 2020 | $7,238,758 | $812,867 | $505,061 | $297,690 | 3 | — | $579,694 | $444,816 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of reported a distributable amount of $540K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of is led by Rick Baccus, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rick Baccus
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Moore
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jermane Cintron
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Cerullo
Director
Director → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gilbert Fontes
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Demirs
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Pellerin
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Lomastro
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Grist
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Saglio
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Bernier
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Doucette
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephan Saraidarian
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Barboza CPA
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald P. Reed
Secretary
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Andre Faria Jr. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Douglas J. Grant (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Albert Capobianco (2022–2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Anthony Amaral (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Joshua Manfredo (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jonathan Snowman (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Robert A. Palazzo (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Andrew Palmer (2022) — Director
- Former: Mazen Alsabe (2022) — Director
- Former: Antonio Rodrigues (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Malone (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Melvin Silverio (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Robert Barrows (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Ellston (2020–2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Rowan Gottschalk (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of
How much does Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of give each year?
Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of gave $337K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $402K across 3 grants.
What is Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of's typical grant size?
Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of's median grant in 2024 was $102,717, and its average grant was $112,284, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of give grants?
Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of gives mostly in Rhode Island: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of?
Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $537K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $540K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of's EIN?
Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-6014340. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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