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.
Public Charity
Free and Accepted Masons Oakland No 61
Free and Accepted Masons Oakland No 61, of Oakland, CA, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2024 filing shows $4.5M in revenue, $422K in expenses, $16.7M in total assets. IRS filings disclose 3 grants awarded by this foundation, totaling roughly $168K.
EIN: 940487771
Oakland, CA
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$4.5M
Total Expenses$422K
Total Assets$16.7M
Grants Given3
Grant Total$168K
Filing Years2020–2024
Sample Grants Given
Building Operation and Maintenance
$150,000
Lets Write the Future Campaign
$12,000
California Masonic Foundation
Lets Write the Future Campaign
$5,500
Showing up to 5 of 3 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Senior Warden
Benjamin Newsom
Master
Calvin Gilbert
Secretary
David Forsyth
Junior Warden
Drew Spitzer
Treasurer
Philip Williams
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.5M | $422K | $16.7M |
| 2023 | $472K | $217K | $12.1M |
| 2022 | $8.3M | $205K | $10.9M |
| 2021 | $218K | $179K | $3.7M |
| 2020 | $145K | $96K | $3.1M |
Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $145K to $4.5M (+2978%), with total assets most recently reported at $16.7M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA.
CA
Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.