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 Argonaut 8
Free and Accepted Masons Argonaut 8 is a Public Charity headquartered in Sonora, CA. Financial data from the 2022 filing: $51K revenue, $46K expenses, $648K total assets. IRS filings disclose 3 grants awarded by this foundation, totaling roughly $14K.
EIN: 946087519
Sonora, CA
General Support
NTEE: DEFAULT
Latest filing: 2022
Total Revenue$51K
Total Expenses$46K
Total Assets$648K
Grants Given3
Grant Total$14K
Filing Years2018–2022
Sample Grants Given
For Building Operation and Maintenance
$6,000
For Operation and Bldg Maintenance
$8,000
Showing up to 5 of 3 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Master
Fenton Mereness
Secretary
Harry Hughes
Treasurer
Rodger Cripe
Junior Warden
Rodney Hampton
Senior Warden
Steven Rhoades
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $51K | $46K | $648K |
| 2021 | $41K | $46K | $792K |
| 2020 | $34K | $44K | $664K |
| 2019 | $44K | $46K | $596K |
| 2018 | $25K | $32K | $521K |
Between 2018 and 2022, reported annual revenue grew from $25K to $51K (+105%), with total assets most recently reported at $648K.
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.