Hobson Lodge No 23 Free and Accepted Masons

What it reported doing in 2025

A.National Night Out (July 2025) National Night Out is an annual community event that Hobson Lodge No. 23 sponsors which is designed to strengthen neighborhood bonds and promote crime prevention by fostering partner ships between local residents, law enforcement and various local organizations. This annual event also encourages neighbors to connect and learn about safety programs and participate in family-friendly activities in the Community.b.Knights of Pythagoras Annual Convention (July 2025) The Hobson Lodge No. 23 Knights of Pythagoras is a youth organization that serves boys between the ages of 9 to 20. It is sponsored by may Prince Hall Mason Masonic Lodges and has five active councils in Virginia, located in Roanoke, South Boston, Richmond, Petersburg and Norfolk. The Mentors for the KOP are Prince Hall Masons who are professionals in their respect fields and leaders in their communities and churches. The KOP program focuses on developing leadership, responsibility and brotherhood among its members.c.Halloween Trunk or Treat (October 2025) Hobson Lodge No. 23 sponsors an annual Trunk-or-Treat to provide a safer alternative to traditional trick-or-treating. Instead of going door to door, Children go from car to car in the Hobson Lodge parking lot, collecting candy and other treats from the trunks of designated lodge brothers. This event is controlled and supervised by Hobson Lodge No. 23 brothers to promote community engagement , creativity and social interaction, making it a popular and enjoyable way to celebrate the Halloween season.d.Cancer Foundation Walk (November 2025) Hobson Lodge No. 23 sponsored a Cancer walk for the family of one of our Past Masters who passed away during 2025 from Cancer. The proceeds of the Cancer Walk was donated to the Cancer Foundation.e.Thanksgiving Basket Donations (November 2025) Hobson Lodge No. 23 annually sponsors several needy families and our Lodge Widows with baskets filled with can goods, various food products, including a Turkey to be able to prepare a Thanksgiving Dinner for their family.f.Operation Santa Claus (December 2025) - Hobson Lodge No. 23 annually sponsors several chosen needy families Children by taking them shopping at the local Walmart or Target and letting them select whatever they would like (up to$150.00 per child). After shopping, the Children are brought back to Hobson Lodge for a luncheon where they are provided Hotdogs and Hamburgers with their Parents in attendance. Also, each of the children get to meet and speak with Santa Claus and are giving a small gift to take home.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: Limited
• Program expense ratio: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 52nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Limited

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -13.9%; rating input score 10; 10th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.28; rating input score 25; 25th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: Limited
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 63; 63rd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 2% per year; rating input score 100; 35th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 4.4% per year; rating input score 100; 41st percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: -13.6% per year; rating input score 0; 9th percentile among comparable filings