The Grand Master’s Charities

The Grand Master’s charities for Masonic Year 2012 were selected because of their ready identification with the Fraternity, as well as their emphasis on providing aid and assistance to children and youths in need.

THE MASONIC FOUNDATION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA is the charitable arm of our Grand Lodge. Every year, it administers and funds scholarships for selected high school and college students of the District of Columbia. These scholarships provide significant aid to those whose industry, performance and character distinguish them as worthy recipients of our assistance. The scholarships are among many charitable bequests by which the Masons of our Grand Lodge provide financial support to members of our community.

THE SHRINERS’ HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN is undoubtedly the most widely known Masonic charity in the world. Over most of the past century, Shriners’ Hospitals have provided care to children suffering from severe burns and debilitating orthopedic injuries. Their physicians are among the foremost experts in the fitting and use of prostheses, and are known the world over for the miracles they have achieved in returning severely injured children to full and useful lives. All of these important services have been rendered without charge to the patients’ families.

Please considering including these worthy institutions when planning your charitable giving. Donations to both of these fine charities, whether directly or through the offices of the Grand Master are tax-deductible. n