Masonic Service Association
The mission of the Association is the service of mankind through education and enlightenment, financial relief, Masonic visitation, ministering to, comforting, and relieving the members of the fraternity and their dependents.
Masonic Service Association at a glance
In short: Masonic Service Association gave $714K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $179K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $714,176
- +181.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $178,544
- +40.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $169,588
- Total assets
- $1,973,873
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Masonic Service Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grand Lodge of North Carolina ($250K). Together the top 4 received $714K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 8 grants of 12 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Masonic Service Association gives
- Giving grew 150% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $714K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $714K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Lodge of North Carolina Raleigh, NC | Disaster relief | $250,000 |
| The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Msaons of Florida Jacksonville, FL | Disaster reliefDisaster reliefDisaster relief | $190,000 |
| Hawaii Masonic Charities of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Disaster relief | $149,176 |
| Grand Lodge of South Carolina Lexington, SC | Disaster relief | $125,000 |
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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 | $1,973,873 | $932,055 | $972,394 | $714,176 | 4 | $84,735 |
| 2023 | $1,971,114 | $710,594 | $508,087 | $253,954 | 2 | $68,762 |
| 2022 | $1,700,395 | $655,934 | $777,285 | $511,694 | 3 | $82,967 |
| 2021 | $2,075,599 | $697,011 | $696,057 | $285,790 | 2 | $66,849 |
| 2020 | $1,986,933 | $631,254 | $473,066 | $100,000 | 1 | $31,697 |
About Masonic Service Association
Based on IRS filings
Masonic Service Association is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Cedar Rapids, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $714K. Net investment income was $85K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Masonic Service Association is led by Lanny R Sander, Executive Commission Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lanny R Sander
Executive Commission Chair
Executive Commission Chairman → Executive Commission Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig L Davis
Administrator
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$13K (2022) → $13K (2024)
Barry D Weer
Executive Secretary
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clayton J Borne III
Executive Commissioner
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Earl J Washburn
Executive Commissioner
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James H Kendall
Executive Commissioner
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jess N Raines
Executive Commissioner
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc C David
Executive Commissioner
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart A Wright
Executive Commissioner
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Gamon IV
Executive Commissioner
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $13K, to Craig L Davis (Administrator).
Frequently asked questions about Masonic Service Association
How much does Masonic Service Association give each year?
Masonic Service Association gave $714K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $254K across 2 grants.
What is Masonic Service Association's typical grant size?
Masonic Service Association's median grant in 2024 was $169,588, and its average grant was $178,544, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Masonic Service Association give grants?
Masonic Service Association's top state is North Carolina, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (27%) and Hawaii (21%).
Does Masonic Service Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Masonic Service Association's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Disaster relief" (3 grants).
How large is Masonic Service Association?
Masonic Service Association reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $932K.
What is Masonic Service Association?
Masonic Service Association is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Cedar Rapids, IA. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Masonic Service Association's EIN?
Masonic Service Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0204605. 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 November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Masonic Service Association funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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