Free and Accepted Masons of CA Lan… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1913

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Donald Nipper

Tax Period

2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31

Free and Accepted Masons of CA Lancaster Loge 437, founded in 1913, is a micro nonprofit that reported $44K in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $49K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

A man who strives to improve himself can also improve his community and the world at large. This is the mission of the Masons of California. Through Masonic principles and tradition, we foster personal growth and improve the lives of others.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Freemasonry in California is a relevant and respected organization - both inside and outside of the fraternity. Through our culture of Philanthropy, we make a profound difference in the lives of our members and in California communities. We are engaged in the worldwide principles and fellowship of Freemasonry.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,105

Program Service Revenue $33,070

Investment Income $9,074

Other Revenue $470

TOTAL REVENUE $43,719

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,700

Salaries & Benefits $3,296

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $35,592

TOTAL EXPENSES $48,588

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2019	2018	Change
Revenue	$43,719	$38,414	+0.1%
Expenses	$48,588	$41,668	+0.2%
Net Income	$-4,869	$-3,254	+0.5%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

156

Independent Members

155

Employees

Volunteers

169

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

$3,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Donald Nipper	Master	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Shane Purcell	Senior Warden	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Steven Roth	Junior Warden	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Donald Hosman	Secretary	6.00	Officer	$3,000	$0	$3,000
Emmett Collins	Treasurer	6.00	Officer	$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
2019	$43,719	$48,588	$249,295	$-4,869

Free and Accepted Masons of CA Lancaster Loge 437