The Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons
To support Kentucky mason activities and be the legislative body of the masonic lodges in Kentucky.
The Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons at a glance
In short: The Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons gave $90K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $89,589
- +35.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,932
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $15,698,604
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Thomas Devenny Lodge No 928 ($35K). Together the top 6 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 17 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2024) to $136K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Devenny Lodge No 928 Freeburn, KY | Disater Relief | $35,000 |
| Grand Lodge of North Carolina Raleigh, NC | Disater Relief | $15,552 |
| James W Alley No 869 Wayland, KY | Disaster Relief | $10,000 |
| Heritage Hospice Danville, KY | Operations | $10,000 |
| Winners Circle Mt Washington, KY | Operations | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Demolay Louisville, KY | Scholarship and Youth Programs | $9,037 |
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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 | $15,698,604 | $1,766,083 | $1,590,654 | $89,589 | 6 | $640,322 |
| 2024 | $15,162,234 | $1,868,641 | $1,258,049 | $66,306 | 5 | $925,229 |
| 2023 | $14,246,017 | $1,269,179 | $1,565,237 | $136,465 | 6 | $335,864 |
| 2022 | $14,214,526 | $2,084,454 | $1,349,150 | — | — | $525,332 |
| 2021 | $14,940,739 | $1,411,740 | $1,016,948 | — | — | $507,070 |
About The Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons
Based on IRS filings
The Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons is a public charity, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $15.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $640K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald H. Yankey
Grand Secretary
On filings since 2021
60 hrs/week
$46K (2021) → $45K (2025)
F. Keith Dreier
Grand Treasurer
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$15K (2021) → $15K (2025)
Mitchell A. May
Grand Master
Grand Senior Warden → Deputy Grand Master, 2024
Deputy Grand Master → Grand Master, 2025
On filings since 2022
70 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luke Martin
Deputy Grand Master
Grand Junior Warden → Grand Senior Warden, 2024
Grand Senior Warden → Deputy Grand Master, 2025
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Boggess
Grand Senior Warden
Grand Junior Warden → Grand Senior Warden, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Bunch
Grand Junior Warden
New on the 2025 filing
60 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Richard Short (2021–2024) — Grand Master
- Former: E. Darren Wilson (2021–2023) — Grand Master
- Former: James H. Gibson (2021–2022) — Grand Master
- Former: Ernest Jackson (2021) — Grand Master
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $45K, to Donald H Yankey (Grand Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons
How much does The Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons give each year?
The Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons gave $90K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $66K across 5 grants.
What is The Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons's typical grant size?
The Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,932, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons give grants?
The Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons gives mostly in Kentucky: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (17%).
Does The Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons's largest grantees?
The Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons's largest 2025 grantees include Thomas Devenny Lodge No 928 ($35,000), Grand Lodge of North Carolina ($15,552) and James W Alley No 869 ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons?
The Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons reported $15.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is The Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons's EIN?
The Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-0207400. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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