| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 | The organization has a general membership that consists of all active members of the Masonic lodge. This membership has ultimate authority over major financial decisions and other significant governance matters, as determined by the lodge's bylaws. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a | The lodge's governing body is comprised of its elected officers. These officers are elected by the voting members of the general membership at the lodge's annual election, in accordance with the lodge's bylaws. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b | While the elected officers have the authority to manage the lodge's day-to-day affairs, all major financial decisions and other significant governing body decisions require a vote and approval by the general lodge membership. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8a | The organization does not hold separate "governing body" meetings apart from its general monthly membership meetings. Minutes are maintained for all monthly meetings, which include discussions, decisions, and approvals of all major financial and governance matters by the general membership. These minutes serve as the official documentation of governing body actions. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | The form was distributed electronically to elected officers for review and comment. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | The organization adheres to federal tax law regarding public disclosure, making its annual information returns (Form 990) and application for tax exemption materials available for public inspection upon request. The lodge does not proactively post its internal governing documents (bylaws) or financial statements online or otherwise widely publicize them; however, they are available to members of the lodge. The organization does not have a formal, written conflict of interest policy |
| Software ID: | 24021167 |
| Software Version: | v1.00 |