The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Hon Fraternity
The grand lodge acts as the governing body of the Pennsylvania freemasons and promotes masonic culture and law and fraternal activities including charitable projects.
The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Hon Fraternity at a glance
In short: The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Hon Fraternity gave $28K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $28,000
- Median grant
- $28,000
- Total assets
- $19,922,242
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (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 Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Hon Fraternity funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Masonic Villages of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania ($28K).
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 the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Hon Fraternity gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). 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 $3K (2022) to $41K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $28K.
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 Villages of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Elizabethtown, PA | Purchase Artwork | $28,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,922,242 | $3,943,628 | $2,867,848 | $28,000 | 1 | $900,559 |
| 2023 | $18,770,636 | $4,362,731 | $3,159,106 | — | — | $654,037 |
| 2022 | $16,300,761 | $4,217,205 | $2,117,643 | $3,000 | Total only | $426,384 |
| 2021 | $16,570,261 | $3,444,946 | $2,266,233 | $29,000 | 1 | $763,609 |
| 2020 | $14,757,287 | $3,011,069 | $1,853,230 | $41,000 | 1 | $326,200 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Hon Fraternity
Based on IRS filings
The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Hon Fraternity is a public charity, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $28K. Net investment income was $901K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Hon Fraternity's 2024 filing lists 8 officers; 7 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam C. Heese
R.w.g.t.
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Harry Rutter
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$186K (2020) → $199K (2024)
Larry A. Derr
R.w.g.m.
R.w.s.g.w. → R.w.d.g.m., 2022
R.w.d.g.m. → R.w.g.m., 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Mark A. Haines
R.w.g.s.
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$193K (2020) → $205K (2024)
Robert Dunkle
I.s. Support
On filings since 2021
$131K (2021) → $146K (2024)
Paul J. Roup
R.w.s.g.w.
R.w.j.g.w. → R.w.s.g.w., 2024
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$30K (2024)
Lynn B. Baker
R.w.j.g.w
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$25K (2024)
Robert D. Brink
R.w.d.g.m.
R.w.j.g.w. → R.w.s.g.w., 2022
R.w.s.g.w. → R.w.d.g.m., 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jeffrey M. Wonderling (2020–2023) — R.w.g.m.
- Former: Thomas Gamon IV (2020–2021) — R.w.g.m.
- Former: David Walls (2020) — Is Programme
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 $205K, to Mark a Haines (R.W.G.S.). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Hon Fraternity
How much does The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Hon Fraternity give each year?
The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Hon Fraternity gave $28K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Hon Fraternity?
The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Hon Fraternity reported $19.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.
Where does The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Hon Fraternity operate?
The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Hon Fraternity has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Hon Fraternity's EIN?
The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Hon Fraternity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6407467. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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