Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew
Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge is a public charity based in Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 1756. It describes itself as a fraternal organization dedicated to charitable work, self-improvement, and teaching moral and ethical lessons; its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $94,508.
Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew at a glance
In short: Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew gave $95K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Massachusetts. 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $94,508
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,592
- -24.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $6,455,158
- +6.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Welch Forbes 45 School St 5, Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 523-1635
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boston Public Housingcharlestown ($15K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 44 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 11% to recipients in Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $8K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2022) to $155K (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Public Housingcharlestown Charlestown, MA | Pathways to Success Program | $15,000 |
| Schooner Adventures Gloucester, MA | Girls on Adventure Program | $12,000 |
| Little Compton Historical Society Little Compton, RI | Sakonnet History Project | $10,000 |
| Tenacity Boston, MA | Literacy and Fitness Programming | $10,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind Watertown, MA | Sensory Sailing Course | $9,500 |
| Paul Revere Memorial Boston, MA | Educational Programs | $7,500 |
| Artists for Humanity Inc Boston, MA | Youth Arts Enterprise | $7,500 |
| Actors' Shakespeare Project Watertown, MA | Summer Youth Intensive Actor's Project | $6,075 |
| Masonic Education & Charity Trust Boston, MA | Masonic Veterans Honor Flights to Washington DC | $5,933 |
| Our Sisters' School New Bedford, MA | OSS Science Curriculum | $5,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,455,158 | $735,262 | $336,987 | $94,508 | 11 | $731,257 |
| 2024 | $6,056,883 | $899,763 | $417,825 | $91,415 | 8 | $757,390 |
| 2023 | $5,574,945 | $339,735 | $571,850 | $98,275 | 7 | $336,269 |
| 2022 | $5,807,060 | $777,318 | $209,570 | $37,338 | 5 | $774,052 |
| 2021 | $5,239,312 | $364,164 | $281,381 | $154,638 | 13 | $360,895 |
| 2020 | $5,156,529 | $493,875 | $281,767 | $120,500 | 13 | $485,486 |
| 2019 | $4,944,421 | $446,941 | $232,170 | $78,400 | 6 | $438,654 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to carry out charitable works and self-improvement and teach moral and ethical lessons. It also says it confers degrees and holds social and fraternal events.
Its 2025 grants supported programs in areas including youth development, education, history, the arts, and food assistance. For example, grantee TENACITY describes its mission as youth development and life-skill development; Little Compton Historical Society describes its mission as preserving historical buildings and artifacts and providing related community education. Artists for Humanity says it uses mentorship and paid professional experiences to inspire teens, while St. Luke’s Episcopal Church received a grant for its food pantry.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization gave 11 grants totaling $94,508. Grants ranged from $5,400 to $15,000, with a median of $7,500.
The largest grants included $15,000 to Boston Public Housing Charlestown for its Pathways to Success Program; $12,000 to Schooner Adventures for its Girls on Adventure Program; and $10,000 each to Little Compton Historical Society for its Sakonnet History Project and TENACITY for literacy and fitness programming. Other grants included $9,500 to Perkins School for the Blind for a sensory sailing course, $7,500 to Paul Revere Memorial for educational programs, and $7,500 to Artists for Humanity for its Youth Arts Enterprise.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles D Parker as Junior Warden, James F Quirk III as Master, Charles L Newhall as Senior Warden, Miguel de Braganca as Treasurer, and Thomas M Connelly IV as Secretary. The organization states that Lodge members elect the governing body and review reports from the governing body and committee chairs at business meetings.
Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Miguel de Braganca
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas M Connelly IV
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James F Quirk III
Master
Junior Warden → Senior Warden, 2022
Senior Warden → Master, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles L Newhall
Senior Warden
Junior Warden → Senior Warden, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles D Parker
Junior Warden
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Edmund D Kellogg (2019–2023) — Master
- Former: Rufus R Ward (2022) — Junior Warden
- Former: Timothy G Loring (2019–2021) — Master
- Former: Thomas R Appleton (2019) — Master
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew
How much does Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew give each year?
Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew gave $95K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $91K across 8 grants.
What is Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew's typical grant size?
Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,592, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew that year got $9K on average.
Where does Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew give grants?
Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew gives mostly in Massachusetts: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Rhode Island (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants) and Watertown, MA (2 grants).
Does Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew's largest grantees?
Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew's largest 2025 grantees include Boston Public Housingcharlestown ($15,000), Schooner Adventures ($12,000) and Little Compton Historical Society ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew?
Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $735K.
What does Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to carry out charitable works and self-improvement and teach moral and ethical lessons. It also says it confers degrees and holds social and fraternal events. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew?
Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew's EIN?
Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge of St Andrew's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7578899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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