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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
+0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$714K
+181.2% YoY
Grant Count
4
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$179K
+40.6% YoY
About Masonic Service Association
Based on IRS filings
Masonic Service Association is a nonprofit organization 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
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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 | $1,973,873 | $1,971,114 | $1,700,395 |
| Revenue | $932,055 | $710,594 | $655,934 |
| Expenses | $972,394 | $508,087 | $777,285 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $84,735 | $68,762 | $82,967 |
| 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
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Grand Lodge of North Carolina ($250,000), The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Msaons of Florida ($190,000), Hawaii Masonic Charities of Hawaii ($149,176).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Masonic Charities of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Disaster relief | $149,176 |
| 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 |
| Grand Lodge of South Carolina Lexington, SC | Disaster relief | $125,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl J Washburn | Executive Commissioner | 1.5 | — |
| James H Kendall | Executive Commissioner | 1.5 | — |
| Clayton J Borne III | Executive Commissioner | 1.5 | — |
| Barry D Weer | Executive Secretary | 1.5 | — |
| Lanny R Sander | Executive Commission Chair | 1.5 | — |
| Thomas Gamon IV | Executive Commissioner | 1.5 | — |
| Jess N Raines | Executive Commissioner | 1.5 | — |
| Stuart A Wright | Executive Commissioner | 1.5 | — |
| Marc C David | Executive Commissioner | 1.5 | — |
| Craig L Davis | Administrator | 20 | $13,296 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Masonic Service Association?
Masonic Service Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Masonic Service Association?
As of 2024, Masonic Service Association holds $2.0M in total assets with $932K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $714K in 2024.
Where does Masonic Service Association operate?
Masonic Service Association has awarded grants in Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, Pr, South Carolina.
What size grants does Masonic Service Association award?
In 2024, Masonic Service Association awarded 4 grants totaling $714K — an average of about $179K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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