Most Worshipful St James Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
The organization's primary mission is to provide assistance to the less fortunate and needy. The organization was also formed for the purpose of promoting community involvement and enrichment.
Most Worshipful St James Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons at a glance
In short: Most Worshipful St James Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $6,000
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $201,460
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Most Worshipful St James Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St James Ed & Scholarship Fd ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Most Worshipful St James Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons gives
- Giving fell 37% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $10K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St James Ed & Scholarship Fd Chicago, IL | For educational scholarships/grants | $6,000 |
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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 | $201,460 | $256,421 | $196,107 | $6,000 | 1 | $1 |
| 2023 | $188,491 | $130,955 | $132,606 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $194,189 | $195,236 | $191,045 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $185,951 | $200,113 | $132,606 | $9,526 | 1 | $1 |
| 2020 | $124,055 | $140,778 | $117,570 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $107,254 | $178,817 | $168,998 | — | — | — |
About Most Worshipful St James Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
Based on IRS filings
Most Worshipful St James Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $201K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $1.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Most Worshipful St James Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Brown
Dep. Gr Master
Grand Secretary → Dep. Gr Master, 2024
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Barksdale
Grand Master
Senior Grand Warden → Grand Master, 2023
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Deloney
Grand Treasurer
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donnie Crittle
Grand Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Pierce
Gr. Junior Warden
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Perkins
Gr. Senior Warden
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Lonnie Murry (2019–2023) — Gr. Junior Warden
- Former: Ramon Dye (2019–2023) — Dep. Gr. Master
- Former: Leland Jones (2021–2023) — Grand Tyler
- Former: Andre Carter (2019–2022) — Grand Treasurer
- Former: Renard Bates (2019–2022) — Grand Master
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Most Worshipful St James Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
How much does Most Worshipful St James Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons give each year?
Most Worshipful St James Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Most Worshipful St James Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons?
Most Worshipful St James Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons reported $201K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $256K.
Where does Most Worshipful St James Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons operate?
Most Worshipful St James Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Most Worshipful St James Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons's EIN?
Most Worshipful St James Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2904324. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS October 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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