The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington
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The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington at a glance
In short: The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington gave $250K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $250K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $250,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $250,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $59,852,178
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Washington Masonic Charities ($250K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2021) to $2.7M (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Masonic Charities University Place, WA | Grants are used to support programs through washington masonic charities which include outreach services for the elderly and persons in need, student civility program, scholarships for deserving youth and other charitable programs. | $250,000 |
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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 | $59,852,178 | $2,881,328 | $1,951,571 | $250,000 | 1 | $1,279,133 |
| 2024 | $55,461,819 | $1,951,089 | $1,677,538 | $250,000 | 1 | $552,390 |
| 2023 | $50,895,490 | $1,760,313 | $1,655,330 | $300,000 | 2 | $562,343 |
| 2022 | $52,533,084 | $2,171,392 | $1,522,303 | $250,000 | 1 | $634,188 |
| 2021 | $53,850,023 | $2,247,586 | $1,411,488 | $250,000 | 1 | $896,153 |
| 2020 | $41,096,493 | $1,622,332 | $4,136,220 | $2,736,914 | 1 | $514,180 |
About The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington
Based on IRS filings
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington is a public charity, based in University Place, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $59.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $250K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Clinton M. Brown Jr.
Grand Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$62K (2020) → $89K (2025)
James C. Norton Jr.
Grand Master
Senior Grand Warden → Deputy Grand Master, 2024
Deputy Grand Master → Grand Master, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger B. Nelson Jr.
Deputy Grand Master
Junior Grand Warden → Senior Grand Warden, 2024
Senior Grand Warden → Deputy Grand Master, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris C. Haynes
Senior Grand Warden
Junior Grand Warden → Senior Grand Warden, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William R. Hubbard Sr.
Junior Grand Warden
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Steve C. Martin (2021–2024) — Grand Master
- Former: Edward C. Woods (2020–2023) — Grand Master
- Former: James Maher (2020–2023) — Chairman-Finance Committee
- Former: Cameron M. Bailey (2020–2022) — Grand Master
- Former: Charles Wood (2020–2021) — Grand Master
- Former: Chris Coffman (2020–2021) — Grand Master
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $89K, to Clinton M Brown Jr (Grand Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington
How much does The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington give each year?
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington gave $250K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $250K across 1 grant.
How large is The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington?
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington reported $59.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
Where does The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington operate?
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington has awarded grants in Washington.
What is The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington's EIN?
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0226945. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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