Forms for Constituent Councils
Only Council Secretaries may submit orders for supplies or rituals, or make honors nominations on behalf of their Councils.
Orders and nominations must be submitted using the current form.
SUPPLIES ORDER FORM [.xlsx]
For regalia and supplies
[Last modified January 15, 2026]
RITUAL ORDER FORM [.xlsx]
For AMD Rituals
[Last modified January 15, 2026]
2025 LATE ANNUAL RETURN FORM [.xlsx]
For the year ending December 31, 2025
[Last modified March 15, 2026]
RED BRANCH OF ERI
NOMINATION FORM [.xlsx]
[Last modified March 15, 2024]
All checks are to be made payable to “Grand Council AMD of the USA”
Completed forms should be submitted to the Grand Secretary:
Grand Council AMD of the USA
P.O. Box 6207
Harrisburg, PA 17112-0207
gs**@****sa.org
Updating Constituent Council Bylaws & Revisions
The updating of a Constituent Council’s bylaws is usually governed by the provisions of their current bylaws. Please consult the Council’s most recently approved bylaws to determine the correct process. Once that process has been completed, the Secretary of the Council should submit the changes to the Grand Secretary electronically.
Specifically, the Secretary should send (1) a digital copy of the current bylaws, (2) a copy of the proposed new bylaws with the changes included, and (3) a separate document listing exactly what the proposed changes are. These files should be sent gs**@****sa.org. PDF format is preferred.
Please do not mail physical copies of bylaws for review. These cannot be used.
Document Library
CONSTITUTION OF THE GRAND COUNCIL [.pdf]
The full Constitution governing the Grand Council and its Constituent Councils.
Includes all amendments as adopted through February 8th, 2025.
SECRETARY’S GUIDE [.pdf]
A Guide for Constituent Council Secretaries regarding the administration of a local Council.
This guide is provided for informational purposes only and is not a governing document.
MODEL CODE OF BYLAWS [.doc]
An editable, .doc file containing the recommended model code of bylaws for a Council of the Allied Masonic Degrees.
All bylaws must be submitted to the Grand Council, through the office of the Grand Secretary, for approval.
ANNUAL RETURN GUIDE [.pdf]
A Guide for Constituent Council Secretaries regarding the completion of the Annual Return form, due January 15th of each calendar year.
This guide is provided for informational purposes only and is not a governing document.
REGALIA GUIDE [.pdf]
A Guide for Constituent Councils regarding the proper regalia for members and officers of various stations and ranks.
This guide is provided for informational purposes only.
GETTING PUBLISHED IN THE MISCELLANEA [.pdf]
A Guide for Constituent Councils regarding the submission of original papers for inclusion in the Miscellanea.
This guide is provided for informational purposes only.
Tax Guidelines for Constituent Councils
Tax Guidelines and IRS Information for Constituent Councils
If a Council believes that it has previously been issued an E.I.N., but is unable to locate it, please refer to the following I.R.S. webpage for help:
Please note that the Grand Council and the Grand Secretary cannot confirm a previously issued E.I.N.
If a Council is ultimately unable to locate its E.I.N., or has never been issued one, then it should apply for a new one. Please refer to the following I.R.S. webpage:
TAX-EXEMPT STATUS
The Allied Masonic Degrees in the U.S.A. is a domestic fraternal society, operating under the lodge system, as defined in Section 501(c)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Grand Council is a tax-exempt organization and submits its own tax return annually to the I.R.S.
However, it is very important to note that each constituent Council is also responsible for submitting its own tax return annually to the I.R.S.
It is also very important to note that obtaining an E.I.N. is a separate process from obtaining tax-exempt status. One does not accomplish the other.
If a Council believes that it has tax-exempt status that was previously approved by the I.R.S., it may confirm that status by visiting the following I.R.S. webpages:
Tax Exempt Organization Information
Tax Exempt Organization Search
If a Council firmly believes that it has tax-exempt status that was previously approved by the I.R.S., but cannot confirm it using the websites above, it should contact the I.R.S directly. Please note that the Grand Council and the Grand Secretary cannot confirm the tax-exempt status of a Council.
ANNUAL TAX FILING
Constituent Councils that have tax-exempt status previously approved by the I.R.S. must submit Form 990-N annually to the I.R.S. (Larger Councils or those in special circumstances may have to file Form 990-EZ or 990 rather that 990-N.) Please refer to the following I.R.S. webpage for more information:
Annual Electronic Filing Requirement for Small Exempt Organizations
Form 990-N may be submitted electronically using the following I.R.S. webpage:
The successful submission of Form 990-N is to be reported on the second page of the annual return submitted each year to the Grand Council.
Formation of New Councils
Per the Constitution of the Grand Council, the formation of new Constituent Councils may only occur with the involvement of current members of a Council in good standing. Members interested in forming a new Council should contact their assigned Grand Superintendent, who will in turn refer the organizers to the office of the Grand Secretary. Contact information for the Grand Superintendent is available through the Council Secretary. Should a Council not be assigned a Grand Superintendent, the Council Secretary may refer the interested members directly to the Grand Secretary.
At no time should individuals interested in establishing a Council formally register or otherwise represent themselves as a unit of the order without the express consent and approval of the appropriate Grand Council officers.
Archived Messages from the Grand Secretary
The Grand Secretary periodically sends emails to the Secretaries of Constituent Councils regarding the administration and operation of their Council. Those messages are archived here for reference.
Superannuated Forms
Provided for reference.
2024 ANNUAL RETURN FORM [.xlsx]
For the year ending December 31, 2024
[Last modified March 15, 2025]
2023 ANNUAL RETURN FORM [.xls]
For the year ending December 31, 2023
[Last modified March 15, 2024]
2022 ANNUAL RETURN FORM [.xlsx]
For the year ending December 31, 2022
[Last modified March 15, 2023]