TY 2015 Form 990EZ

Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? The organization's primary mission is to provide assistance to the less fortunate and needy. The organization was also formed for the purpose of promoting community involvement and enrichment.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 The organization provided financial assistance through benevolent gifts to 10 families and/or individuals in need. (Grants $ 5,370) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...	28a
29 The organization provided donations to 2 charitable organizations. (Grants $ 425) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...	29a
30 The organization provided donations to an educational & scholarship organization. (Grants $ 2,500) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...	30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	8,295

Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .

Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)

What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? The organization's primary mission is to provide assistance to the less fortunate and needy. The organization was also formed for the purpose of promoting community involvement and enrichment.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.

28 The organization provided financial assistance through benevolent gifts to 10 families and/or individuals in need.
(Grants $ 5,370) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ... MediumBullet

28a

29 The organization provided donations to 2 charitable organizations.
(Grants $ 425) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ... MediumBullet

29a

30 The organization provided donations to an educational & scholarship organization.
(Grants $ 2,500) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ... MediumBullet

30a

31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................
(Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here... MediumBullet

31a

32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet

8,295

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c)Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
Richard L Coleman Sr Grand Master	4.00	0
Renard Bates Dep. Gr. Master	4.00	0
Andre Carter Grand Treasurer	4.00	0
Ramon Dye Gr. Jr. Warden	2.00	0
John Umphlett Gr. Sr. Warden	2.00	0
Anthony L Harvey Grand Secretary	4.00	0

(a) Name and title

(b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position

(c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)

(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation

(e) Estimated amount
of other compensation

Richard L Coleman Sr

Grand Master

4.00

Renard Bates

Dep. Gr. Master

4.00

Andre Carter

Grand Treasurer

4.00

Ramon Dye

Gr. Jr. Warden

2.00

John Umphlett

Gr. Sr. Warden

2.00

Anthony L Harvey

Grand Secretary

4.00

(a) Name and title of each employee

(b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position

(c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC)

(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation

(e) Estimated amount of other compensation

NONE

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor

(b) Type of service

(c) Compensation

NONE

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

Most Worshipful St James Grand Lodge
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons

Employer identification number

36-2904324

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Revenue.1	Supreme Session $16706
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $350
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $3078
Other Expenses.1007	Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $3253
Other Expenses.1008	Interest $28067
Other Expenses.1009	Depreciation $5632
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $8688
Other Expenses.1	Fesivities & Affairs $41688
Other Expenses.2	Lodge Taxes & Assessments $22949
Other Expenses.3	Honorariums $10073
Other Expenses.4	Transportation Expense $5850
Other Expenses.5	Miscellaneou Expense $3792
Other Expenses.6	Telephone $3116
Other Expenses.7	Gifts, Prizes & Awards $1865
Other Expenses.8	Lodge Regalia $1070
Other Expenses.9	Supplies $1023
Other Expenses.10	Fund raising expenses $762
Other Expenses.11	Dues & Publications $730
Other Expenses.12	Photographer $445
Other Expenses.13	Licenses & Fees $418
Other Expenses.14	Trips & Outings $254
Other Expenses.15	Website maintenance $230
Other Expenses.16	Fines & Penalties $141
Other Expenses.18	Bank charges $38
Other Assets.1002	Furniture and Fixtures - Beginning $3804 Furniture and Fixtures - Ending $5200
Other Assets.1003	Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $4875 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $3424
Other Assets.1009	Notes and Loans Receivable - Beginning $886 Notes and Loans Receivable - Ending $950
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $539 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $539
Total Liabilities.1007	Secured Mortgages and Notes Payable - Beginning $238303 Secured Mortgages and Notes Payable - Ending $234393
Prior Period Adjustment - $7,089.00	The beginning escrow account balance was overstated by $5,339 and the beginning mortgage balance was undestated by $1,750 which results in a prior period adjustment totaling $7,089.00

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:	15000324
Software Version:	2015v3.0

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	129,703
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3
4	Investment income ...........................	4	33
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .....	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses .......	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	31,644
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	26,454
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	5,190
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..........	8	18,073
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	152,999

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-20,293
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ............	19	-92,316
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........	20	-7,089
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......	21	-119,698

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............	10	8,295
11	Benefits paid to or for members ................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	1,367
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	20,056
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15	62
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	143,512
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	173,292