KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

EIN: 237125380

SUGAR LAND, TX

Total Revenue
$2,008,931
Total Expenses
$1,450,319
Total Assets
$24,084,444
Net Assets
$23,963,439
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1905
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
LAWRENCE TUCKER
Phone
7133498700
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, founded in 1905, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $559K, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

DOMESTIC FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $338,480

THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MAGAZINE: THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MAGAZINE IS USED TO PROMOTE COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GRAND ENCAMPMENT OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO ALL MEMBERS, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL...

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THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MAGAZINE: THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MAGAZINE IS USED TO PROMOTE COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GRAND ENCAMPMENT OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO ALL MEMBERS, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL, INFORMING OF CONFERENCES AND TRAINING SCHEDULES, UPCOMING EVENTS, REGULATIONS AND HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION, ITEMS OF INTEREST RELATING TO MASONIC KNIGHTS TEMPLAR, AWARDS AND HONORS.

Program 2
Expenses: $63,934

EASTER OBSERVANCES: FOR OVER 80 YEARS THE GRAND ENCAMPMENT HAS SPONSORED A NON-DENOMINATIONAL NATIONAL EASTER SUNRISE OBSERVANCE ON THE STEPS OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC MEMORIAL IN ALEXANDRIA...

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EASTER OBSERVANCES: FOR OVER 80 YEARS THE GRAND ENCAMPMENT HAS SPONSORED A NON-DENOMINATIONAL NATIONAL EASTER SUNRISE OBSERVANCE ON THE STEPS OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC MEMORIAL IN ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 400 IN ATTENDANCE.

Program 3
Expenses: $84,649

GRAND MASTERS CONFERENCES: OFFICERS FOR EACH OF THE TWELVE REGIONS MEET ANNUALLY FOR A BUSINESS MEETING AND INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING. APPROXIMATELY 1,500 PEOPLE ATTEND THE EVENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $554,768
Program Service Revenue $255,674
Investment Income $1,198,489
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,008,931

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $219,989
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $745,416
Other Expenses $1,230,330
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,450,319

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,008,931 $2,147,178 -0.1%
Expenses $1,450,319 $1,505,407 0.0%
Net Income $558,612 $641,771 -0.1%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
3
Volunteers
N/A

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
9
$99,321
Total Directors
9
$99,321
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PAUL D ETICKSON GRAND PRELATE 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT JF ELSNER GRAND PRELATE 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID J KUSSMAN GRAND MASTER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY A BOLSTAD GRAND MASTER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWRENCE EUGENE TUCKER GRAND RECORDER 40.00
Officer Director
$99,321 $0 $99,321
JACK M HARPER GRAND GENERALISSIMO 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID W STUDLEY GRAND TREASURER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY L PLEMONS GRAND PRELATE 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES C MCGEE GRAND CAPTAIN GENERAL 10.00
Officer 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 $2,008,931 $1,450,319 $24,084,444 $558,612
2024 $2,147,178 $1,505,407 $22,622,946 $641,771
2023 $1,094,316 $1,509,527 $20,758,744 $-415,211
2022 $2,203,333 $1,355,396 $19,436,687 $847,937
2021 $2,961,916 $1,252,842 $23,147,507 $1,709,074
2020 $1,968,810 $1,449,048 $18,086,775 $519,762
2019 $1,683,483 $1,414,041 $17,704,275 $269,442
2018 $2,007,508 $1,499,023 $17,516,849 $508,485
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