The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of North Carolina
To manage the activities of individual masons in North Carolina.
The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of North Carolina at a glance
In short: The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of North Carolina gave $25K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $7,338,955
- +24.6% 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 North Carolina funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Masonic and Eastern Star Home of NC ($13K). Together the top 2 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
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 North Carolina gives
- Giving fell 53% 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 $25K (2020) to $53K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Masonic and Eastern Star Home of NC Greensboro, NC | Supported Organization | $12,500 |
| Masonic Home for the Children at Oxford Oxford, NC | Supported Organization | $12,500 |
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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 | $7,338,955 | $2,246,804 | $1,390,274 | $25,000 | 2 | $77,377 |
| 2023 | $5,888,484 | $1,038,908 | $1,176,482 | $25,000 | 2 | $38,843 |
| 2022 | $5,415,538 | $1,163,775 | $1,087,378 | $52,000 | 3 | $-23,296 |
| 2021 | $6,023,523 | $1,136,029 | $1,043,134 | $53,250 | 3 | $58,331 |
| 2020 | $5,468,625 | $1,181,915 | $967,897 | $25,000 | 2 | $64,224 |
About The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of North Carolina
Based on IRS filings
The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of North Carolina is a public charity, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $77K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of North Carolina's 2024 filing lists 15 officers; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan A. Underwood
Grand Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $92K (2024)
Donald E. Kehler
Grand Master
Senior Grand Warden → Deputy Grand Master, 2023
Deputy Grand Master → Grand Master, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gilbert D. Bailey
Senior Grand Warden
Member-Bogp → Senior Grand Warden, 2024
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
Michael A. Register
Junior Grand Warden
Member-Bogp → Junior Grand Warden, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert W. Rideout
Grand Master
Member-Bogp → Grand Warden, 2023
Grand Warden → Grand Master, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve M. Norris
Deputy Grand Master
Member-Bogp → Junior Grand Warden, 2022
Junior Grand Warden → Deputy Grand Master, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony J. Rathbone
Member-Bogp
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary D. Handy
Member-Bogp
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael T. Daniels
Member-Bogp
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William B. Bruton
Member-Bogp
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
A. Gene Cobb Jr.
Member-Bogp
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C. Speed Hallman
Member-Bogp
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John E. Burns
Member-Bogp
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott R. Hardwick
Member-Bogp
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Kevan D. Frazier (2020–2023) — Grand Master
- Former: Kenneth W. Wical (2022–2023) — Member-Bogp
- Former: P-Dwight M. Sigmon (2022–2023) — Member-Bogp
- Former: Clavin A. Rogers Jr. (2020–2021) — Member-Bogp
- Former: Daniel F. Finch (2020–2021) — Member-Bogp
- Former: Herbert C. Lyon (2020–2021) — Member-Bogp
- Former: Larry B. Thompson Jr. (2020–2021) — Deputy Grand Master
- Former: Oscar Alleyne (2020–2021) — Member-Bogp
- Former: Paul Menard (2020–2021) — Member-Bogp
- Former: Phillip R. Johnson (2020–2021) — Member-Bogp
- Former: R. David Wicker Jr. (2020–2021) — Grand Master
- Former: T. Marcus Browne III (2020–2021) — Member-Bogp
- Former: T. Walton Clapp III (2020) — Former Grand
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $92K, to Jonathan a Underwood (Grand Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of North Carolina
How much does The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of North Carolina give each year?
The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of North Carolina gave $25K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25K across 2 grants.
How large is The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of North Carolina?
The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of North Carolina reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
Where does The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of North Carolina operate?
The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of North Carolina has awarded grants in North Carolina, Virginia.
What is The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of North Carolina's EIN?
The Grand Lodge of Af and Am of North Carolina's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-0228750. 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 June 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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