TY 2024 Form 990EZ

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C Name of organization
ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF OKLAHOMA

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)PO Box 361
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Mustang, OK73064

D Employer identification number

23-7531801

E Telephone number

(405) 256-6310

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

0037

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? Fraternal organization
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 To work with school, scout, educational, first responder and special olympic organizations, and regional food banks to further their efforts to serve the community. In excess of 200 people benefited directly or indirectly. (Grants $ 24,315) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a
29 To assist two worthy needy families and one self-supporting student in the community during their time of need. (Grants $ 6,652) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a
30 To provide fraternal and masonic educational experiences to our lodge's approximately 150 members including maintaining a library of masonic publications. To assist appended masonic organizations in their masonic pursuits. To assist a fellow mason in their time of need. (Grants $ 9,105) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a
To work with and support the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma and appended masonic organizations. To provide a meeting place for other masonic entities. To facilitate the collection and proper disposal of retired American flags. To provide facilities for members use, e.g. for wedding receptions and memorial services. To allow the community's use of the lodge's parking lot adjacent to a local community park. To provide a blood collection venue for the regional blood bank. In excess of 100 individuals benefited. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...
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	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
Edward Shields Worshipful Master	4	0	0	0
Darwin Brewster Senior Warden	4.00	0	0	0
Samuel Brence Junior Warden	4	0	0	0
Max Kelton Secretary	4	0	0	0
Dennis Kamin Treasurer	4	0	0	0

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(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

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation

Return Reference	Explanation
Schedule G, Part II, Line 1	The MHS Golf Team fundraising breakfast was the only event that exceeded the identified $5000.00 threshold. (Throughout the reporting period, approximately 15 other events were held, none exceeding the $5000.00 threshold.) The Golf Team includes the entire coed team of approximately 75 athletes from grades 9 to 12, their coaches and assistants. The grant will be used to provide equipment, uniforms and help defray travel expenses for away events.

Return Reference	Explanation
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8	Description;Amount^Rental of facilities;500\|Applicant and degree fees;697^Total;1197^
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10	Grants totaling $24315.00 were paid to aid the following groups: Mustang High School POM squad, swim team, baseball team, golf team, and Future Farmers of America. Mustang civic organizations including the local food bank, historical society, American Legion Auxiliary (Girls State), Mustang fire department and police department first responders, local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, Regional Special Olympics, and Oklahoma Educational Television Authority. Grants totaling $6652.00 were paid to aid two local families and one self-supporting student in their time of need. Grants totaling $9105.00 were paid to two appended masonic organizations to further efforts and to a fellow masonic member in their time of need.
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16	This includes building insurance fees, bank fees, fees paid to Oklahoma Grand Lodge for applicants, annual start up costs for meeting night dinners, the annual past masters and widows recognition event, and ride to remember event recognition materials.
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24	Other assets include furniture (tables, chairs, desks, file cabinets, book cases, etc.), kitchen equipment, books, storage equipment etc.

Return Reference

Explanation

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8

Description;Amount^Rental of facilities;500|Applicant and degree fees;697^Total;1197^

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10

Grants totaling $24315.00 were paid to aid the following groups: Mustang High School POM squad, swim team, baseball team, golf team, and Future Farmers of America. Mustang civic organizations including the local food bank, historical society, American Legion Auxiliary (Girls State), Mustang fire department and police department first responders, local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, Regional Special Olympics, and Oklahoma Educational Television Authority. Grants totaling $6652.00 were paid to aid two local families and one self-supporting student in their time of need. Grants totaling $9105.00 were paid to two appended masonic organizations to further efforts and to a fellow masonic member in their time of need.

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

This includes building insurance fees, bank fees, fees paid to Oklahoma Grand Lodge for applicants, annual start up costs for meeting night dinners, the annual past masters and widows recognition event, and ride to remember event recognition materials.

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24

Other assets include furniture (tables, chairs, desks, file cabinets, book cases, etc.), kitchen equipment, books, storage equipment etc.

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	39,810
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	0
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	4,407
4	Investment income ....................................	4	5,337
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a	0
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	0
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) List of Attached Documents: // Content	6a	0
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 11,739 of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) List of Attached Documents: // Content ..	6b	25,458
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	8,920
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	16,538
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a	1,778
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	1,516
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c	262
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8	1,197
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	67,551

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10	40,072
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11	0
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	0
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	235
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	17,942
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	645
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	10,176
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	69,070

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-1,519
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	150,388
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20	0
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	148,869

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Software ID:	24021167
Software Version:	v1.00

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










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