Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation
The Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation is a private foundation located in Carlsborg, Washington. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity as scholarships to students of the Sequim School District.
Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation at a glance
In short: Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation gave $30K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,000
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,500
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,266,268
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Phil Castell as the contact and requests a résumé outlining participation in youth organizations. Awards are restricted to Sequim School District residents who are youth organization members.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists 3/31. No year is specified; March 31, 2026, has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists 3/31.
- Contact
Application contact: Phil Castell
Mailing address: PO Box 1899, Sequim, WA 98382
Phone: (360) 775-7432
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (75%), Montana (8%), Idaho (8%), and Nebraska (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation gives
- Giving grew 186% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 77% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $30K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,266,268 | $48,221 | $44,173 | $30,000 | 12 | $32,424 | $38,672 | $42,219 |
| 2023 | $1,185,391 | $51,802 | $31,052 | $20,000 | 10 | $31,052 | $42,632 | $2,703 |
| 2022 | $1,096,971 | $36,925 | $31,910 | $21,500 | 11 | $31,749 | $34,852 | $57,997 |
| 2021 | $920,492 | $41,712 | $20,992 | $10,500 | 7 | $20,992 | $41,412 | $10,758 |
| 2020 | $843,789 | $34,488 | $11,721 | $3,000 | 2 | — | $34,282 | $2,855 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is providing scholarships to students of the Sequim School District. Its filing says award restrictions include being a Sequim School District resident and a member of a youth organization.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $30,000. All 12 were $2,500, making $2,500 the smallest, largest, and median grant. The listed awards were scholarships to individual recipients, including an individual recipient ($2,500); an individual recipient ($2,500); and an individual recipient ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Rodgers, with no title specified, and Phil Castell as treasurer.
Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Rodgers
None
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Phil Castell
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert Clark (2020–2023) — Officer
- Former: Ronald Turner (2020–2023) — None
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation
How much does Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation give each year?
Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation gave $30K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 10 grants.
What is Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation's typical grant size?
Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,500, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation give grants?
Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Montana (8%) and Idaho (8%).
Does Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholorship" (12 grants).
How large is Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation?
Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is providing scholarships to students of the Sequim School District. Its filing says award restrictions include being a Sequim School District resident and a member of a youth organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation?
The filing lists Phil Castell as the contact and requests a résumé outlining participation in youth organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation's EIN?
Sequim Masonic Lodge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0987628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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