SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL ASSOCIATION OF CHICAGO

EIN: 361749488

BLOOMINGDALE, IL

Total Revenue
$1,956,720
Total Expenses
$2,664,390
Total Assets
$69,238,489
Net Assets
$69,238,253
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1973
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
ERIC SMITH
Phone
6304393400
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL ASSOCIATION OF CHICAGO, founded in 1973, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 573% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 36% operating deficit.

Mission

DOMESTIC FRATERNAL ASSOCIATION STRENGTHEN THE MASONIC WAY OF LIFE BY IMPROVING THE INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP AND SPRIT OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH RELEVANT PROGRAMS. INSPIRE MEN TO SUPPORT THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE MASONRY AND PROMOTE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY VALUES. SERVE MANKIND THROUGH THE IMPACT OF EXTENSIVE CHARITABLE OUTREACH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

ANNUAL EVENTS - THE ANNUAL EVENTS HOSTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ARE A VARIETY OF SOCIAL ACTIVITIES HOSTED FOR PURPOSES OF MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT. ATTENDEES INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE...

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ANNUAL EVENTS - THE ANNUAL EVENTS HOSTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ARE A VARIETY OF SOCIAL ACTIVITIES HOSTED FOR PURPOSES OF MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT. ATTENDEES INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION, THEIR FAMILIES AS WELL AS MASONIC ORGANIZATIONS, YOUTH GROUPS, AND THE COMMUNITY.

Program 2

REUNION - THE ASSOCIATION'S CALENDAR IS CENTERED AROUND TWO PRIMARY MEMBERSHIP EVENTS, WHICH WE CALL REUNIONS. THE REUNIONS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW MEMBERS TO JOIN THE ASSOCIATION AS WELL AS...

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REUNION - THE ASSOCIATION'S CALENDAR IS CENTERED AROUND TWO PRIMARY MEMBERSHIP EVENTS, WHICH WE CALL REUNIONS. THE REUNIONS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW MEMBERS TO JOIN THE ASSOCIATION AS WELL AS FOR CURRENT MEMBERS TO REUNITE WITH OLD FRIENDS.

Program 3

SUPREME COUNCIL- THE ASSOCIATION IS CHARTERED BY THE SUPER COUNCIL OF THE ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY FOR THE NORTHERN MASONIC JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THE...

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SUPREME COUNCIL- THE ASSOCIATION IS CHARTERED BY THE SUPER COUNCIL OF THE ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY FOR THE NORTHERN MASONIC JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THE SUPREME COUNCIL HOSTS A BIANNUAL SESSION WHICH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE VALLEY OF CHICAGO ATTEND. THE VALLEY OF CHICAGO ALSO PAYS A PER CAPITA DUES SUBSCRIPTION TO THE SUPREME COUNCIL ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,672
Program Service Revenue $124,905
Investment Income $1,757,453
Other Revenue $64,690
TOTAL REVENUE $1,956,720

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $275,920
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $2,388,470
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,664,390

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,956,720 $290,878 +5.7%
Expenses $2,664,390 $2,975,119 -0.1%
Net Income $-707,670 $-2,684,241 -0.7%
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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
16
Independent Members
15
Employees
3
Volunteers
50

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
5
$111,637
Total Directors
16
$111,637
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRIAN J OWEN PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUGLAS H KEPPY COMMANDER IN CHIEF 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARYL W SELOCK 1ST VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID A MARTIN LEGAL COUNCIL 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW A KEPPY TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTEFFOR D CALDWELL ALMONER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON A ZEARS HOUSE CHAIRMAN 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REUBEN M OWENS 2ND VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN J BETKER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH J ARMBRUSTER FINANCE CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD A FABRIS JR MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT KOGUT MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC M SMITH EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 50.00
Officer Director
$96,617 $15,020 $111,637
RUSSELL A SCANLAN THRICE POTENT MASTER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH W PEGORARO SOVEREIGN PRINCE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC R SCANLAN MOST WISE MASTER 1.00
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 $1,956,720 $2,664,390 $69,238,489 $-707,670
2024 $290,878 $2,975,119 $69,946,533 $-2,684,241
2023 $155,956 $2,563,608 $72,634,436 $-2,407,652
2022 $2,909,772 $2,594,321 $75,070,914 $315,451
2021 $1,741,978 $2,259,880 $74,723,920 $-517,902
2020 $3,966,877 $2,280,830 $75,250,139 $1,686,047
2019 $1,486,715 $2,424,071 $73,560,970 $-937,356
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