2023-08-18T14:05:41-07:00 2023-06-30 990 2022-07-01 237167065 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA KNIG 5084739762 155 MAIN STREET MILFORD MA 01757 Terenzio Volpicelli Treasurer 5083974268 2023-08-18 1 1 11 0 AAL2 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z MILFORD COMMANDERY NO 11 Edward Newton III 155 Main Street Milford MA 01757 643733 0 X www.myyorkrite.com X 1816 MA Domestic fraternal society operating under the lodge system. Its purpose is to promote fraternalism among men of similar interests and goals, initiate new members and perform general acts of philanthropy. 5 5 0 65 0 0 3700 3820 0 0 124809 114297 21113 22844 149622 140961 39920 33450 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35575 43603 75495 77053 74127 63908 1564174 1833711 0 0 1564174 1833711 To raise money for charitable and philanthropic activities and promote interaction between good people. The organization strives to educate the general public on its mission and promote charitable behavior in American society. 0 0 17000 0 0 Charitable giving towards eye disease and research causes. 15500 0 0 To provide scholarships for area students. 0 0 0 32500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 5 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 MA X Terenzio Volpicelli 5083974268 155 MAIN STREET MILFORD MA 01757 Daniel Iacovelli Recorder 5 0 X 1250 0 0 Richard Bernheart Generalisimo and Armorer 5 0 X 1200 0 0 Terenzio Volpicelli Treasurer 5 0 X 0 0 0 Edward Netwon III Commander 2 0 X 0 0 0 Ronald Haley Captain General 2 0 X 0 0 0 2450 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3820 0 0 0 0 0 3820 0 45180 45180 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 497237 0 428120 0 69117 0 69117 69117 0 0 0 97496 74652 22844 22844 0 0 0 140961 137141 0 0 17950 15500 6200 500 1496 5000 22921 1262 Grand Commandery Assessments 2945 Uniforms and regalia 3279 77053 0 0 0 22000 37109 1542174 1796602 1564174 1833711 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 1564174 1833711 1564174 1833711 1564174 1833711 63908 205629 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 1 Knights Templar Eye Foundation 3201 Cross Timbers Road Building 4 Suite 300 Flower Mound TX 75028 520686958 17000 0 General support for eye injury and disease research. 1 0 Student scholarships 13 15500 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Grants to the Knights Templar Eye Foundation are monitored by the organization via direct inquiry with management of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation as well as through its website. The organization does not receive any grants, aid or other federal or state awards to assist in the operation of its philanthropic activities. The organization maintains a series of internal controls over its financial reporting processes to enable it to accurately present the financial information contained herein and elsewhere in this Form 990 and accompanying schedules. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 There are approximately 65 members of the organization. Each member was initiated through a centuries old ceremony. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a The members of the organization elect the governing body and officers annually. A nominating committee is assembled to evaluate each candidate's skills and abilities. The nominated officers and governing body are presented to the membership for vote and are formally installed into their positions through a centuries old ceremony. The organization's bylaws set forth which governing decisions require vote by the entire membership and those that can be decided by the governing body and officers. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The organization's Form 990 is prepared by its treasurer and presented to an audit committee for inspection. Ultimately, the Form 990 is available to the entire membership. The Form 990 data is compared to the underlying accounting records and supporting reconciliations as part of the audit committee's inspection and review. The Form 990 and annual financial statements are presented to the entire membership each September at the organization's annual meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization has a code of conduct, which includes conflict of interest provisions, that all members are provided and agree to adhere to. The audit committee reviews all vendor transactions and inquires about related party transactions. The governing body verbally attests to their independence annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Compensation is limited to three positions within the organization per its bylaws. The bylaws are reviewed annually by a committee. Amendments to the bylaws, including compensation changes, require 2/3 vote of the membership at a regular meeting that has been announced to the membership in writing at least ten days in advance of that regular meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization's bylaws are filed with the Massachusetts Secretary of State, who may post these and other organizational documents on its website. The organization's bylaws, code of conduct (inclusive of conflict of interest provisions) and financial statements are available for inspection during the organization's normal operating hours.