Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine

What Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine does

The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. (A.E.A.O.N.M.S.) is a 501(c)(8) fraternal nonprofit organization founded in 1893 by John G. Jones in Chicago and headquartered at 2239 Democrat Road, Memphis, Tennessee. It operates as the African American branch of Shriners, rooted in Prince Hall Freemasonry, with over 250 constituent Temples across 47 states and 17 countries and a stated membership of more than 13,000 Nobles plus a women's Imperial Court auxiliary contributing to a combined membership exceeding 25,000. The organization is governed by a 12-member Imperial Divan led by the 47th Imperial Potentate, Thomas R. Hughes, Sr.

The A.E.A.O.N.M.S. delivers its programs through a digital ecosystem built on MemberSuite (membership portal), MXMerchant (donation and fee processing), a Moodle-based I.C.E.D. / Pyramid Training Academy for member education, a mobile application for organizational documentation and event calendars, and SmugMug and Issuu platforms for photography and magazine distribution. Core programmatic offerings include the annual Imperial Session convention, Pyramid Magazine (published three times yearly), the HBCU Initiative, S.A.M. / D.I.M.E. youth mentoring for at-risk youth ages 8-22, the National Community Health Initiative (partnering with the American Diabetes Association and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital), voter registration drives, and the Prince Hall Shriners Foundation (a 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm established in 2009).

Revenue is generated through a diversified set of streams: annual membership dues, life membership applications, and administrative fees including a $20 standard dispensation fee ($100 late fee); a Certified Vendor License program charging $2,000 for a two-year term with a $250 non-refundable application fee; souvenir journal advertising for the Imperial Session priced from $20 to $1,000; $25 contract review fees; and tax-deductible donations to charitable initiatives. Customers / beneficiaries are primarily Prince Hall Freemasons, their family members through the Imperial Court, HBCU students receiving scholarships, and at-risk youth participating in mentoring programs.

Name

Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine

Legal name

Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc.

Website

https://aeaonms.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

A 501(c)(8) fraternal nonprofit founded in 1893 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, operating 250+ constituent Temples across 47 states and 17 countries with 13,000+ members, delivering fraternal fellowship, charitable giving, youth mentoring, HBCU scholarships, and health initiatives through Prince Hall Freemasonry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fraternal Organization Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAKAG

Federated Giving Organizations (e.g., United Way-type)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

SECONDARYBPAGADAE

College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGADAJ

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Fraternal membership organization
• Community charitable programs
• Youth mentoring services
• Member dues subscriptions
• Vendor licensing royalties

Headquarters

HQ city

Bothell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues and Fees: Annual membership dues and fees for Temple membership, life membership applications, and various administrative fees including dispensations ($20 standard, $100 late)
2. Certified Vendor Licensing: Licensing fees from certified vendors who manufacture and sell A.E.A.O.N.M.S. branded merchandise. Two-year licensing fee of $2,000 with $250 non-refundable application fee
3. Souvenir Journal Advertising: Revenue from advertising placements in the annual souvenir journal for Imperial Session, ranging from $20 (name listing) to $1,000 (inside/outside back cover)
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations to various departments and initiatives including HBCU scholarships, youth programs, book bag program, and health initiatives
5. Contract Review and Administrative Services: $25 contract review fee for event contracts, plus various processing fees for applications, credentials, and administrative services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

A.E.A.O.N.M.S. operates as a 501(c)(8) fraternal nonprofit organization delivering membership services, ceremonial education, and community charitable programs through a network of 250+ constituent Temples. Core offerings include fraternal Temple membership with annual dues, the I.C.E.D. education program, the S.A.M. and D.I.M.E. youth mentoring programs, HBCU scholarships, the National Community Health Initiative, voter registration drives, the annual Imperial Session convention, and certified vendor licensing for branded merchandise.

Product overview

A.E.A.O.N.M.S. is a benevolent, charitable, and fraternal organization (a 501(c)(8) non-profit) with over 250 constituent Temples and 13,000+ members. The organization operates a comprehensive digital ecosystem centered on its Imperial Website (aeaonms.org) and MemberSuite Membership Portal. Key offerings include: the annual Imperial Session Convention (2026 in Tampa), Pyramid Magazine (published via Issuu), the Imperial Council Education and Development (I.C.E.D.) program with Pyramid Training Academy (Moodle LMS), S.A.M. and D.I.M.E. youth mentoring programs, the HBCU Initiative with scholarship coordination, the National Community Health Initiative, the Prince Hall Shriners Foundation (501(c)(3)), Imperial Media Relations with a mobile app, Imperial Photography Department (hosted on Smugmug), an online donation portal (MXMerchant), a Certified Vendor License program, voter registration initiatives, and various forms and reporting systems. The organization is affiliated with Prince Hall Freemasonry and serves communities across North and South America, Canada, and international locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• A.E.A.O.N.M.S. Fraternal Temple Membership Fraternal Temple membership program providing African American Prince Hall Masons access to 250+ constituent Temples across 47 states and 17 countries, with annual dues, ceremonial participation, and community service engagement.
• Pyramid Magazine

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of Deserts have mentoring programs for at-risk youth
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Diabetes AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe A.E.A.O.N.M.S. partners with the American Diabetes Association through the National Community Health Initiative (NCHI) to fund research and outreach efforts addressing diabetes, which disproportionately impacts communities of color. The organization provides annual grants to support the association's mission of preventing and curing diabetes and improving lives of those affected.
• St. Jude Children's Research HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe organization supports St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which advances cures for pediatric catastrophic diseases. Consistent with St. Jude founder Danny Thomas's vision, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion, or ability to pay, aligning with A.E.A.O.N.M.S.'s commitment to serving underserved communities.
• Prince Hall Shrine Foundation, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPHSF, Inc. is the tax-exempt 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm of A.E.A.O.N.M.S., established in 2009 to assist underserved communities. It raises funds for National Diabetes Initiative, Mentoring (S.A.M.), Student Aid scholarships, Serving the Youth programs, and Voter Registration Activities.
• NAACPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual grants are awarded to NAACP as part of the organization's charitable giving program supporting civil rights and social justice initiatives in African American communities.
• United Negro College Fund (UNCF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual grants support UNCF's work providing scholarships and institutional support to students attending historically black colleges and universities.
• NAACP Legal Defense FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual grants awarded to support the Legal Defense Fund's civil rights litigation and advocacy work.
• Delta Air LinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDelta Air Lines provides special travel discounts for A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. members attending Imperial Session conventions. Discounts are accessed through Delta's website using meeting event codes or by calling conferences and events with reference to meeting event codes NY4M8.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sigma Pi Phi (The Boulé): The oldest continuously existing African American professional fraternity, comparable as a fraternal/professional organization serving prominent African American professionals. Overlaps with A.E.A.O.N.M.S. in target member demographic and emphasis on community leadership.
• Shriners International: Direct peer and the other principal Shriner fraternal organization in the U.S. Both are Masonic-affiliated fraternal orders using the Shriner identity (subject of the 1929 Supreme Court case) and both operate networks of local Temples; Shriners International is the larger, mainstream organization known for its hospital network.
• Knights of Peter Claver: Another African American fraternal benefit society with Catholic roots, comparable in mission, community-service focus, and hierarchical local-council structure. Competes for similar members and charitable partnerships in the African American community.
• Elks (Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World): African American fraternal order with local Lodge structure, civic philanthropy programs, and youth initiatives. Directly comparable to A.E.A.O.N.M.S. in fraternal model, target demographic, and community-service focus.

Emerging players

• National Urban League: Major African American civil rights and community empowerment organization, comparable as a recipient and partner in A.E.A.O.N.M.S.'s grantmaking and civic engagement programs; overlaps in donor networks and HBCU/education advocacy.
• United Negro College Fund (UNCF): Major African American education nonprofit and A.E.A.O.N.M.S. grant recipient. Comparable in HBCU scholarship mission and donor network, but operates as a scholarship/administrative nonprofit rather than a fraternal membership body.
• NAACP: Recipient of A.E.A.O.N.M.S. annual grants and one of the most prominent African American civil rights organizations. Comparable in member/donor base and advocacy mission, though materially larger and structured as a mass-membership advocacy nonprofit rather than a fraternal order.

Others

• Order of the Eastern Star (Prince Hall): Prince Hall-affiliated Masonic appendant body open to family members, comparable to A.E.A.O.N.M.S.'s Imperial Court auxiliary in providing Masonic-adjacent fraternal participation for spouses and family members of Master Masons.
• Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons: Parent Masonic body for A.E.A.O.N.M.S. members; comparable as a Prince Hall-affiliated African American fraternal organization, and the gateway through which A.E.A.O.N.M.S. members are recruited. Membership trends here directly determine A.E.A.O.N.M.S.'s growth.

Regional players

• Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club: Iconic African American fraternal/social aid club in New Orleans, comparable as a community fraternal organization that combines civic philanthropy, parades, and member fellowship. Smaller and more regional than A.E.A.O.N.M.S. but operates a similar fraternal/community model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/phshriners
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ImperialMediaRelationsAEAONMS/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/aeaonmsinc
• Instagraminstagram.com/princehallshriners
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aeaonms-inc

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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