Masonic Homes of California
Masonic Homes of California reported $75.7 million in revenue and $99.1 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $89.42 went to program services, $9.35 to management and general costs and $1.23 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was investment income: 50.4% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $606,177 (PRESIDENT AND CEO). 45 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 80% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending October 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $99MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending October 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $76MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 89.4% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 9.4% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.26 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 6.1% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 43.1% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $606,177 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.61% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 45 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 142.3 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 12 of 13 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseOperation of homes for the elderly (adult residential service): Masonic Homes provides a continuum of services to residents, including an "aging in place" approach to care and services whenever possible. This means we try to bring needed services to residents where they reside. Residents also have the security of knowing that multiple levels of care will be available to them on the same campus as their needs change. The Masonic Homes of California offers the following levels of residential service:independent living - residents who qualify for independent living are able to provide most or…
Masonic outreach program: Masonic Homes of California knows that many of our constituents prefer to live their lives in their own homes or home communities. Yet many need help coping with the challenges and issues associated with aging. In response, the Masonic Homes of California offers masonic outreach services (mos) program to better meet the needs of our constituents who wish to remain in their own home or community. Masonic Homes' goal is to provide our fraternal family members access to the services and resources they need to stay healthy and safe in their own homes or in retirement…
Masonic center for youth and families (mcyaf) is a place where young people and families who struggle with behavioral, learning, and psychological problems can improve function and unlock potential. Mcyaf also provides counseling and support to residents in our residential communities
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $546,944 | $0 | $59,233 | $606,177 |
| FORMER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Former, 40.00 hrs/week | $479,399 | $0 | $54,983 | $534,382 |
| GRAND SECRETARY Officer, 9.51 hrs/week | $0 | $381,040 | $48,957 | $429,997 |
| VP AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 17.36 hrs/week | $0 | $329,025 | $39,808 | $368,833 |
| PRES. & CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER Officer, 29.76 hrs/week | $0 | $297,126 | $47,037 | $344,163 |
| GENERAL COUNSEL Officer, 27.40 hrs/week | $0 | $225,189 | $58,591 | $283,780 |
| CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER & TRUSTEE Director/trustee, officer, 31.62 hrs/week | $0 | $231,584 | $44,450 | $276,034 |
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $249,639 | $0 | $23,695 | $273,334 |
45 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Masonic Homes of California (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.9M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b13 · 12 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 5544
- Volunteers Part I, line 616
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| EXPRESS MOULDING DESIGNS LLC Carpentry and moulding services | $1,001,650 |
| SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA INC Security services | $535,225 |
| AIR SYSTEMS SERVICE & CONSTRUCTION Hvac services | $332,110 |
| GREEN WALL TECH INC Construction services | $286,937 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 18 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
12 private foundations reported grants to Masonic Homes of California totaling $340K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from Masonic Homes of California's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Masonic Homes of California, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Questions people ask
How much of Masonic Homes of California's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending October 31, 2025, Masonic Homes of California reported that 89.4% of its $99.1 million in expenses went to program services, 9.4% to management and general and 1.2% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Masonic Homes of California pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Masonic Homes of California reported for one person in the fiscal year ending October 31, 2025 was $606,177, for the role of PRESIDENT AND CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Masonic Homes of California get its money?
Of $75.7 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending October 31, 2025, 6.1% came from contributions and grants (including 0.0% from government grants) and 43.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Masonic Homes of California a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 94-1156564 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2025, object 202602399349300925 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2024, object 202502319349300005 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2023, object 202412349349300041 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2022, object 202312239349302281 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2021, object 202222439349301342 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2020, object 202132449349300748 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 94-1156564: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.