The Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
Fraternal organization
The Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons at a glance
In short: The Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons gave $48K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,571
- -23.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $15,857
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $56,569,978
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (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 Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Masonic Grand Lodge Library & Museum of Texas ($25K). Together the top 3 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $62K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $48K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Masonic Grand Lodge Library & Museum of Texas Waco, TX | General Operations and Coins | $24,571 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Dallas, TX | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Texas Masonic Charities Foundation Llano, TX | General Operations | $8,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,569,978 | $2,484,350 | $1,325,087 | $47,571 | 3 | $1,049,261 |
| 2023 | $52,293,851 | $2,235,068 | $1,368,511 | $62,088 | Total only | $571,788 |
| 2022 | $45,743,176 | $2,005,708 | $1,336,834 | $25,144 | Total only | $596,205 |
| 2021 | $55,212,199 | $5,378,052 | $1,223,869 | $23,800 | Total only | $3,929,169 |
| 2020 | $50,736,560 | $1,832,846 | $1,320,774 | $16,000 | Total only | $597,202 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
Based on IRS filings
The Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons is a public charity, based in Waco, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $56.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin B. Duty
Grand Junior Warden
Grand Secretary → Grand Junior Warden, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$40K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Brad Billings
Grand Secretary
Grand Master → Grand Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$64K (2024)
Richard Chaney Townsend
Grand Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raborn Loveless Reader
Deputy Grand Master
Grand Junior Warden → Grand Senior Warden, 2023
Grand Senior Warden → Deputy Grand Master, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Rumsey
Grand Senior Warden
Grand Junior Warden → Grand Senior Warden, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tommy F. Chapman
Grand Master
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: G. Clay Smith (2020–2023) — Grand Master
- Former: H. Bart Henderson (2021–2023) — Deputy Grand Master
- Former: Bradley S. Billings (2020–2022) — Grand Master
- Former: Kenneth C. Curry (2020–2021) — Grand Master
- Former: Allan R. Lazor (2020) — Grand Secretary
- Former: Paul D. Underwood (2020) — Grand Master
- Former: Thomas Ellison (2020) — Grand Treasurer
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 $64K, to Brad Billings (Grand Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
How much does The Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons give each year?
The Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons gave $48K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $62K in grants paid.
What is The Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons's typical grant size?
The Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,857, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons give grants?
The Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does The Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons?
The Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons reported $56.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is The Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons's EIN?
The Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-0485630. 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 November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Other open foundation grants in Texas
Texas Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Texas
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Inc
Kerrville, TX
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country supports nonprofits through grants, with Community Impact Fund priorities in arts and culture, basic needs, the environment, and youth development. Its 2025 grants had a median award of $50,000, and it serves Bandera, Blanco, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Mason, Real, and Uvalde counties in Texas. The Community Impact Fund accepts unsolicited applications through an annual competitive process.
Assets
$173.2M
Grants
202
Total Given
$60.0M
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
The Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America funds pediatric orthopaedic research and education, as well as initiatives in quality, safety, advocacy, and global outreach; award sizes vary, with examples ranging from microgrants of up to $2,500 to research training grants of up to $10,000, and past grants of $30,000. Its profile does not state a geographic restriction or whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$18.6M
Grants
0
Total Given
$366K
Joe & Nan Johnson Family Foundation
Wichita Falls, TX
The Joe & Nan Johnson Family Foundation’s 2024 grants supported charitable funds and organizations, including hospice, community foundations, and a church, with funding directed to California, Texas, and Indiana. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $990,000, with a median of $25,500; its 2024 return was marked final, so grantmaking appears to have ended. That filing said applicants could request an application form from Nan H Johnson, but this instruction may no longer be current.
Assets
—
Grants
9
Total Given
$1.3M
Gil and Dody Weaver Foundation
Dallas, TX
The foundation’s grants supported camps and outdoor experiences, STEM programming, and community services, with 99% of 2025 grant dollars going to Texas; grants typically had a median of $4,000, though amounts varied widely. Its 2024 filing described an application process, but the foundation later merged and transferred its assets effective September 30, 2025, so those instructions are not current and it appears to have wound down.
Assets
—
Grants
27
Total Given
$740K
B B Owen Trust
Dallas, TX
Assets
—
Grants
1
Total Given
$2.2M
Community Foundation of North Texas (Tax
Fort Worth, TX
The foundation supports nonprofits and community projects in areas including animal welfare, nonprofit capacity building, first responders, land conservation, neighborhood development, opportunity and access, and scholarships. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,100 to $1.5 million, with a median of $14,250; its service area covers 11 North Texas counties. It accepts applications for some competitive grant programs through its online portal, but donor-advised grants are not open to nonprofit applications.
Assets
$544.9M
Grants
872
Total Given
$41.3M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons down — hundreds of funders to go?