New York State Scottish Rite Charities Inc
The organization's mission is to receive, manage, and disburse charitable funds in support of the charities of the New York state council of deliberation, ancient accepted scottish rite, northern masonic jurisdiction.
New York State Scottish Rite Charities Inc at a glance
In short: New York State Scottish Rite Charities Inc gave $36K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,000
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,000
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,253,036
- +8.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who New York State Scottish Rite Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CNY Scottish Rite Dyslexia Center ($30K). Together the top 4 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 20 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How New York State Scottish Rite Charities Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2019) to $69K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CNY Scottish Rite Dyslexia Center Lexington, MA | Youth Sponsorship | $30,000 |
| New York Demolay Utica, NY | Support of Youth Activities and Programs | $2,000 |
| International Order of the Rainbow for Girls in NY Auburn, NY | Support of Youth Activities and Programs | $2,000 |
| Organization of Triangles Inc Smithtown, NY | Support of Youth Activities and Programs | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,253,036 | $86,534 | $81,167 | $36,000 | 4 | $86,534 |
| 2024 | $1,155,724 | $49,287 | $77,914 | $34,500 | 4 | $49,287 |
| 2023 | $1,059,465 | $48,356 | $101,961 | $69,000 | 4 | $48,356 |
| 2022 | $1,005,623 | $132,339 | $82,201 | $34,500 | 4 | $132,339 |
| 2021 | $1,306,386 | $56,885 | $92,050 | $19,500 | 4 | $56,885 |
| 2019 | $989,515 | $67,581 | $51,805 | $13,750 | 4 | $67,011 |
About New York State Scottish Rite Charities Inc
Based on IRS filings
New York State Scottish Rite Charities Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Fairport, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $87K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New York State Scottish Rite Charities Inc is led by Craig E. Cobb, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Craig E. Cobb
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl F. Fahrenkrug Sr.
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard J. Kessler
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
G. Franklin Gaskill
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth White
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Stefankos
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary S. Hartman
Director Emeritus
President → Director Emeritus, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy J. Dimare
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne L. Allen
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary L. Burke
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W. Bruce Renner
Director Emeritus
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: John R. Patterson Jr. (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Bruce W. Renner (2019–2021) — Director Emeritus
- Former: Eugene S. Olofson (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Franklin G. Gaskill (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert W. Crump (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Lynwood J. Bennerson (2019) — Director
- Former: Peter J. Vanelzakker (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Stenrick B. Adams (2019) — Director
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 New York State Scottish Rite Charities Inc
How much does New York State Scottish Rite Charities Inc give each year?
New York State Scottish Rite Charities Inc gave $36K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $35K across 4 grants.
What is New York State Scottish Rite Charities Inc's typical grant size?
New York State Scottish Rite Charities Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $9,000, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does New York State Scottish Rite Charities Inc give grants?
New York State Scottish Rite Charities Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (17%).
Does New York State Scottish Rite Charities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on New York State Scottish Rite Charities Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Youth Activities and Programs" (3 grants).
How large is New York State Scottish Rite Charities Inc?
New York State Scottish Rite Charities Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $87K.
What is New York State Scottish Rite Charities Inc?
New York State Scottish Rite Charities Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Fairport, NY. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is New York State Scottish Rite Charities Inc's EIN?
New York State Scottish Rite Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7021278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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