EIN 53-0204605

Masonic Service Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
State
Year formed
1919
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
MSA serves the Masonic community with financial relief, educational publications, and hospital visitation programs nationwide.
Also known as...
Craig L Davis Admin
Total revenues
$655,934
2022
Total expenses
$777,285
2022
Total assets
$1,700,395
2022
Num. employees
5
2022

Program areas at Masonic Service Association

Disaster Relief Fund - When requested by a U.S. or international Masonic Grand Lodge, The MSA will issue a Disaster Appeal following a specific natural disaster. All donations received are distributed to the Grand Lodge for local disaster relief distribution. MSA has been conducting this program since 1923 and has distributed more than $10 million in aid. The summary of gross account of relief since 1923 is available on MSA's webpage.
Education / Publications - Informational and educational items, including newsletters, books, brochures, digests, and other materials for the use in the non-profit Masonic Community, have been published by MSA since the origination of the organization in 1919. MSA continues its expansion of online communications to increase the outreach of its masonic materials. The MSA website - WWW.MSANA.COM - has been improved and the online store is gaining usage.
Hospital Visitation - MSA administers a program of certified volunteers who visit and assist at VA Medical Centers and state Veterans Hospitals throughout the United States. The program operates under the U.S. Veterans Administration Volunteer Services oversight, and provides more than 100,000 hours of volunteer services annually. This program is funded by donations from members of the Masonic fraternity. Donations are used to reimburse volunteers for expenses, fund events for veterans, and provide comfort items for veterans.

Grants made by Masonic Service Association

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted MasonsDisaster Relief$392,807
Grand Lodge of La F and A MasonsDisaster Relief$18,887

Who funds Masonic Service Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Masonic Charity Foundation of New Mexico$49,420
Paul J Hewgill Charitable FoundationCommunity Service$35,000
Massachusetts FreemasonryTo Fund Various Programs and Provide Financial Assistance$31,500
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Masonic Service Association

NameTitleCompensation
Craig L Davis PgmAdministrator
Craig L. DavisIa Administrator$13,296
Simon R LaplaceExecutive Secretary , Treas$70,000
Simon R Laplace PgmExecutive Secretary

Financials for Masonic Service Association

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$593,143
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$33,643
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$49,324
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-20,176
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$655,934

Form 990s for Masonic Service Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-08990View PDF
2020-122021-11-02990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
2018-122019-10-03990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $31,500 from Massachusetts Freemasonry
July 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $31,260 from Grand Lodge of Af and Am of Minnesota
February 13, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsFraternal societiesMutual assistance organizationsCommunity service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Community improvement
Characteristics
Provides grantsCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
813 1st Ave Se 357
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Metro area
Cedar Rapids, IA
Website URL
msana.com/ 
Phone
(319) 206-5411
IRS details
EIN
53-0204605
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1919
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Y40: Fraternal Beneficiary Societies and Voluntary Employees Associations
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
Free account sign-up

Want updates when Masonic Service Association has new information, or want to find more organizations like Masonic Service Association?

Create free Cause IQ account