The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of NC Group Return
Fraternal organization operating under the lodge system to support masonic orphanage, home for aged, and local charities.
The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of NC Group Return at a glance
In short: The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of NC Group Return gave $1.4M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $715K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,429,332
- +19.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $714,666
- +19.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $714,666
- Total assets
- $66,944,030
- +29.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of NC Group Return funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford ($715K). Together the top 2 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of NC Group Return gives
- Giving grew 21% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $459K (2020) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford Oxford, NC | Supported Organization | $714,666 |
| Masonic and Eastern Star Home of NC Greensboro, NC | Supported Organization | $714,666 |
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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 | $66,944,030 | $17,237,741 | $6,824,144 | $1,429,332 | 2 | $7,398,607 |
| 2023 | $51,805,034 | $6,589,562 | $5,967,703 | $1,192,628 | 2 | $500,480 |
| 2022 | $46,920,254 | $9,144,808 | $6,682,599 | $1,339,722 | 2 | $1,105,496 |
| 2021 | $44,515,601 | $8,678,233 | $6,347,087 | $1,179,435 | 2 | $2,664,907 |
| 2020 | $41,804,908 | $5,583,370 | $4,664,765 | $459,194 | 2 | $362,603 |
About The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of NC Group Return
Based on IRS filings
The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of NC Group Return is a public charity, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $66.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $7.4M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of NC Group Return's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan A. Underwood
Grand Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lewis R. Ledford
Grand Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Rideout
Grand Master
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: R. David Wicker Jr. (2020–2023) — Grand Master
- Former: T. Walton Clapp III (2020–2021) — Past Grand Secretary
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 The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of NC Group Return
How much does The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of NC Group Return give each year?
The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of NC Group Return gave $1.4M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 2 grants.
How large is The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of NC Group Return?
The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of NC Group Return reported $66.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.2M.
Where does The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of NC Group Return operate?
The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of NC Group Return has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of NC Group Return's EIN?
The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of NC Group Return's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3782755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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