Royal Arch Masons of Colorado Denver Chapter 2

Public charity · Grantmaker Denver, CO EIN: 84-0381048

Local fraternal organization under state and national parent organizations of Royal Arch Freemasons.

Royal Arch Masons of Colorado Denver Chapter 2 at a glance

In short: Royal Arch Masons of Colorado Denver Chapter 2 gave $40K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $13K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2026)
$40,490
-49.4% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
3
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$13,497
-49.4% vs 2025
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$2,351,829
+20.6% vs 2025
Primary geography
Colorado (87% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.

Who Royal Arch Masons of Colorado Denver Chapter 2 funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2026

Able Kids Foundation: $25KAble Kids Foundation$25KScottish Rite Masonic Center: $10KScottish Rite Masonic Center$10KRoyal Arch Research Assistance: $5KRoyal Arch Research Assistance$5K

The largest 2026 recipient was Able Kids Foundation ($25K). Together the top 3 received $40K.

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

8<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

Cities

DenverFort CollinsBardstownCastle Rock

How Royal Arch Masons of Colorado Denver Chapter 2 gives

  • Giving grew 27% from 2023 to 2026. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K2 grants2023 1 grant2024 3 grants2025 3 grants2026

From 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $80K (2025). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $40K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Able Kids Foundation Fort Collins, COContribution$25,412
Scottish Rite Masonic Center Denver, COContribution$10,000
Royal Arch Research Assistance Bardstown, KYContribution$5,078
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2026$2,351,829$499,210$98,150$40,4903$494,134
2025$1,950,856$223,923$145,104$80,0003$219,612
2024$1,872,037$329,404$71,128$13,0001$324,581
2023$1,616,761$596,081$89,119$32,0002$116,053

About Royal Arch Masons of Colorado Denver Chapter 2

Based on IRS filings

Royal Arch Masons of Colorado Denver Chapter 2 is a public charity, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $494K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Royal Arch Masons of Colorado Denver Chapter 2's 2026 filing lists 12 officers; 3 of 12 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Claud Dutro

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    3 hrs/week

    $2K (2023) → $2K (2026)

  • Grover Sardeson

    Secretary

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    $5K (2023) → $5K (2026)

  • Robert Kerr

    Tiler

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    $900 (2023) → $900 (2026)

  • Don Short

    Scribe

    Principle Sojourner → Captain of Host, 2024

    Captain of Host → Scribe, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jerry Munson

    Captain of Host

    Captain of Host → Royal Arch Captain, 2024

    Royal Arch Captain → Captain of Host, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tom Gaffney

    High Priest

    Scribe → King, 2024

    King → High Priest, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cris Advincula

    Master 3rd Veil

    Master 1st Veil → Master 3rd Veil, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • James Warner

    Royal Arch Captain

    Master 2nd Veil → Royal Arch Captain, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Umar Shabazz

    King

    Scribe → King, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brandon Whittier

    Master 2nd Veil

    On filings since 2025

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jerry Edwards

    Master 1st Veil

    On filings since 2025

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marty Carter

    Principle Sojourner

    On filings since 2025

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (6)
  • Former: Brad Starr (2023–2024) — High Priest
  • Former: Chris Jackson (2023–2024) — Master 3rd Veil
  • Former: David Rems (2023–2024) — Principle Sojourner
  • Former: Alex Sweetster (2023) — Master 3rd Veil
  • Former: Nick Miller (2023) — Master 2nd Veil
  • Former: Vincent Naranjo (2023) — Royal Arch Captain

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

Grover Sardeson — Secretary: $5KGrover SardesonSecretary$5KClaud Dutro — Treasurer: $2KClaud DutroTreasurer$2KRobert Kerr — Tiler: $900Robert KerrTiler$900

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $5K, to Grover Sardeson (Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Royal Arch Masons of Colorado Denver Chapter 2

How much does Royal Arch Masons of Colorado Denver Chapter 2 give each year?

Royal Arch Masons of Colorado Denver Chapter 2 gave $40K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $80K across 3 grants.

What is Royal Arch Masons of Colorado Denver Chapter 2's typical grant size?

Royal Arch Masons of Colorado Denver Chapter 2's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,497, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.

Where does Royal Arch Masons of Colorado Denver Chapter 2 give grants?

Royal Arch Masons of Colorado Denver Chapter 2 gives mostly in Colorado: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (13%).

Does Royal Arch Masons of Colorado Denver Chapter 2 give general operating support?

Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Royal Arch Masons of Colorado Denver Chapter 2's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (3 grants).

How large is Royal Arch Masons of Colorado Denver Chapter 2?

Royal Arch Masons of Colorado Denver Chapter 2 reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $499K.

What is Royal Arch Masons of Colorado Denver Chapter 2's EIN?

Royal Arch Masons of Colorado Denver Chapter 2's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0381048. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 18, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025

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