SCOTTISH RITE MASONIC MUSEUM AND LIBRARY INC

EIN: 042493347 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

LEXINGTON, MA

Total Revenue
$3,692,198
Total Expenses
$3,716,993
Total Assets
$59,669,104
Net Assets
$59,360,462
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1971
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
WHEELER WALTER F
Phone
7818616559
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

SCOTTISH RITE MASONIC MUSEUM AND LIBRARY INC, founded in 1971, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 114% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $59.4M represent 193 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO ENGAGE AND INSPIRE, THROUGH ITS EXHIBITS, PROGRAMS, AND COLLECTIONS, A KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF AMERICAS HISTORY, HERITAGE, CULTURE AND TRADITIONS WITH A FOCUS ON THE NATIONS FORMATIVE YEARS, FREEMASONRY AND FRATERNALISM. IT WILL BUILD INTEREST AND SUPPORT FOR IT'S MISSION BY EMPHASIZING THEMES OF LIBERTY, PATRIOTISM, AND PERSONAL AND CIVIC VIRTUES. A NON-CIRCULATING RESEARCH LIBRARY AND SIGNIFICANT ARCHIVES WILL BE MAINTAINED FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $563,948 Revenue: $209,613

EXHIBITIONS - THE NHM DEVELOPS AND PRESENTS EXHIBITIONS ABOUT AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE FOR A BROAD AUDIENCE. APPROXIMATELY 80,000 PEOPLE VISIT THE MUSEUM EVERY YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $534,563

LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES - A NONCIRCULATING RESEARCH LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES. COLLECTIONS FOCUS ON AMERICAN HISTORY, AMERICAN CRAFTS, FREEMASONRY, AND OTHER FRATERNAL ORDERS.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,196,881 Revenue: $729,274

OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES FOR THE NHM DEAL WITH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS PROVIDING TOURS AND PROGRAMS FOR AREA SCHOOLS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $542,054
Program Service Revenue $938,887
Investment Income $2,211,257
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,692,198

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,522,146
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,295,392
Other Expenses $2,194,847
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,716,993

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,692,198 $1,728,187 +1.1%
Expenses $3,716,993 $3,530,626 +0.1%
Net Income $-24,795 $-1,802,439 -1.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
55
Independent Members
49
Employees
14
Volunteers
5

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$551,074
Total Directors
54
$1,190,802
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
WHEELER WALTER F TRSTEE/PRESI 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $47,119 $362,846
HECHT KEVIN TRUSTEE/DEPU 2.00
Director
$0 $43,964 $189,846
ELLIOT RICHARD W TRUSTEE/ML E 35.00
Officer Director
$141,609 $46,619 $188,228
MCNAUGHTON JOHN BRIAN TRUSTEE/MUSE 1.00
Director
$0 $53,684 $182,847
ROUP PAUL J TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $19,256 $157,849
STELLING HILARY HIGHLY COMPE 40.00
Highest
$102,173 $36,730 $138,903
ROSCOE RALPH HIGHLY COMPE 40.00
Highest
$113,760 $19,282 $133,042
HEATH ALAN R TRUSTEE 35.00
Director
$73,056 $36,130 $109,186
DEWOLF MICHAEL A TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HAINES MARK A TRUSTEE/ML B 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNEDY CRAIG A TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HUMPHREY L ARBY TRSTEE/ VP C 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRACCO ANTHONY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ST PIERRE PAUL C TRUSTEE/DEPU 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
INGLIS SCOTT D TRSTE/DPTY M 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DUQUETTE DONALD D TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONDA RICHARD D TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HELDMAN DONALD TRSTE/DPTY O 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARNES DAVID TRUSTEE/MUSE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PARKINSON KEITH E TRUSTEE/DEPU 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HAYRYNEN JACOB E TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BREWER ELDRIDGE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PITTMAN ERIC TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EASTERLING JR JAMES F TRUSTEE/MUSE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
POYTON KENNETH F TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLARK GREGORY TRUSTEE/DPTY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JORDAN GREGORY TRSTE/ML SEC 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HAMILTON GEORGE TRSTEE/ML BO 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HAISCH HENRY TRUSTEE/CDC 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEIN HENRY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MCCARTHY STEPHEN J TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
POWELL RICHARD J TRUSTEE/MUSE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYDEN JEFFREY TRUSTEE/DEPU 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIMONTON JEFFRY TRUSTEE/DEPU 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSS A JAMES TRUSTEE/ML V 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAY KENNETH TRSTE/DPTY N 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SWALM RICKY L TRSTE/DP DE/ 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MORAN DONALD M TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MCINTOSH MICHAEL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MORRIS G MICHAEL TRSTEE/DPTY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRAFF GARY N TRUSTEE/CDC 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAYLOR DOUGLAS N TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLIOT JR PHILLIP R TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LABAGH THOMAS R TRUSTEE/MUSE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
POLICASTRO DOUGLAS R TRST/DP NJ/M 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATTERSON JOHN R TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PERKINS PAUL R ML BOARD MEM 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PLASKET LARRY S TRUSTEE/CDC 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VANGORDEN ROGER S TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SMITH STEVEN TR/DP RI/GLC 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEFANAKOS STEVEN TRUSTEE/MUSE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARDENER STEPHEN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WORK BRUCE T TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARSHBANKS TIMOTHEY TRUSTEE/DEPU 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MCNAUGHTON JOHN WM TRUSTEE/FORM 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARSTENS WILLIAM TRSTE/DPTY V 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $3,692,198 $3,716,993 $59,669,104 $-24,795
2024 $1,728,187 $3,530,626 $57,034,490 $-1,802,439
2023 $-1,194,731 $3,461,240 $54,205,191 $-4,655,971
2022 $6,225,222 $3,545,926 $54,409,220 $2,679,296
2021 $9,227,595 $3,180,613 $63,564,259 $6,046,982
2020 $2,668,009 $2,961,383 $54,014,097 $-293,374
2019 $3,318,664 $3,099,892 $55,468,011 $218,772
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