| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Header, Line A | The IRS has informed the Filer that it must adopt the same fiscal year as it Group Exemption files which is years ending April 30th. The Group EIN is 93-0177555. |
| Form 990, Part V, Line 1a | Reported earnings for calendar year 2023 were not evenly distributed to to the first four months covered by this filing. Of the $18,207 reported on 2023 forms 1099 only $4,392.30 was paid in first 4 months. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 | All Master Masons in good standing as members of Washington lodge #46 that are present at the regularly scheduled meeting of the lodge are entitled to vote on all matters required by the Constitution and Bylaws of the Grand Lodge and the Bylaws of Washington Lodge #46. Some described matters in these control documents require more than a simple majority to approve an action. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a | The Master, Wardens, Secretary, Treasurer, and Trustees are all elected annually by a majority of the the members present at the time of the election at a regulaly stated meeting as announced to all members . |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b | The Lodge adopts a financial budget annually in January which describes expected incomes and expenses for the coming year. This Budget requires a majority of those present and voting to approve. An Executive Committee of the officers both elected and appointed meets regularly to approve actual expenditures for the current year. Expenditures not provided for in the approved budget and exceeding $500 require approval of the Lodge at a subsequent meeting. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8a | The duly elected Secretary or his designated substitute keeps a written record of all actions reviewed and approved by the exceutive committee. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | Copies of the Form 990 are made available to any member asking for same. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 | Compensation for partial reimbursement of to the Secretary, Treasurer, and Building Manager for travel and miscellaneous expenses as approved by the Lodge as part of an annual budget. These payments are reported on form 1099 to individuals and IRS. There is no compensation paid to the Master, CEO or any other officers. Travel expenses related to some activities may be reimbursed by either the Lodge or the Grand Lodge if they have been previously approved by the appropriate governing body. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | Parties requesting documentation of the form 990 filed are directed by the Secretary to see the IRS site which reports copies of the Form 990's filed ands accepted and posted by the IRS. The has not received any known requests for such information inthe prior year. |
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