OUR DEEPEST THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS, BRETHREN, AND MASONIC FAMILY FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.
care deeply about the members of our Masonic
and communities at large. Throughout this publication, you will see the impact of the Oregon Masonic Charities and support from our generous donor community. For full financial reporting, refer to the correlating Proceedings book, available at The Grand Lodge
or digitally, by request. If you enjoy this publication or have feedback to offer, please email us at info@OregonFreemasonry.com, subject line “Impact
Dear Donors
These pages reflect the profound impact of your generosity and dedication throughout the year. As we look back on all that we’ve accomplished together, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for your steadfast commitment to our mission. The Masonic Family’s passion for service and philanthropy continues to be the driving force behind our ability to uplift those in need.
Because of you, we have provided critical resources, guidance, and relief to individuals and families facing difficult times. Your kindness has not only changed lives—it has strengthened the bonds of community and compassion that define Oregon Freemasonry. The difference you make is real, and the hope you provide is immeasurable.
Your support is more than a gift; it is a testament to the values we cherish in Oregon Freemasonry and the Masonic Family—brotherly love, relief, and truth. With your continued belief and support in our mission, we are inspired to continue to maintain and expand our outreach efforts and strengthen our impact in the years ahead.
As we embark on another year of service, we invite you to remain an integral part of this journey. Thank you for standing with us, for giving so selflessly, and for embodying the heart of the Masonic Family. Together, we are building a legacy of kindness that will endure for generations to come.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Marc L. Strong
Grand Master 2025-2026
The Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Oregon
WE BELIEVE
Men of good character can join together to foster a brotherhood of dutiful stewards to provide charity beyond ourselves and strengthen our communities. We believe that together we can make a difference.
MASONIC & EASTERN STAR HOME BOARD
CHAIRMAN
Timothy Best
Immediate Past Grand Master
Marc Strong
Grand Master
Richard Varner
Deputy Grand Master
Gregory Hinkelman
Senior Grand Warden
Eric Young
Junior Grand Warden
VICE CHAIR
Lanni Strong
Junior Past Grand Matron
Nancy Pugsley
Worthy Grand Matron
Kim Avery
Associate Grand Matron
Supporting:
James Morgan, P.G.M.
Grand Secretary
Gary Ball
Grand Treasurer
OREGON MASONIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION BOARD
PRESIDENT
James Munson
VICE PRESIDENT
David Fryday, P.G.M.
Member
Andre Cvitanich
Member
Gary Ball
Member
Richard Varner
Member
Gregory Hinkelman
Secretary
James Morgan, P.G.M.
Total TOTAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED THANK YOU FOR MAKING A PROFOUND IMPACT
$179,180
$98,440
O N OUR FRATERNITY AND COMMUNITIES. STAFF ADMINISTER THESE FUNDS FIVE
(i.e. Classroom of the Month, S.M.A.R.T.) $76,000
$1,380,120
To amplify the impact of communityfocused projects led by Oregon Lodges, Creating A Partnership is designed to extend their reach and deepen their effect on those served. Through this initiative, the Oregon Masonic Charitable Foundation will reimburse 50% of eligible project expenses—returning fifty cents for every dollar a Lodge invests in its local community.
INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES
Two main categories of beneficiaries: Providing clothing, school supplies, coats, shoes, dental work, eyeglasses, etc. Lodge scholarships are also an eligible form of support.
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Supporting sack lunch, backpack, health or reading programs, and other projects operated by charitable or other non-profit organizations. Public entities such as a school, firehouse, or police department also qualify.
Lodges received matching-funds to support local communities.
CREATING A PARTN ERSHIP
“Thank you for donating the Kindles. They really helped me read faster and I enjoyed being able to have more books at once.”
- Olivia, 5th Grader
Together WE’RE SHAPING A BRIGHTER FUTURE.
The incentive of new bicycles or Kindle e-readers encourages reading amid students.
“My family and I greatly appreciate the support. I plan on using this scholarship award toward my academic studies by purchasing books for class and potentially fuel to [get to school.]”
- Noel, Scholarship Recipient
SCHOLARSHIPS
ACADEMIC INCENTIVES
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Scholarships offer direct support of local students’ academic and future success.
Supporting robotics clubs nurtures curiosity and ingenuity, inspiring students to grow.
BUILD
YOU’VE HELPED STUDENTS THRIVE IN STATEWIDE READING GROUP CHALLENGES.
Thanks to the generous support of Multnomah Lodge, students at Holcomb Elementary had greater access to quality literature during the 2024 Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB). With this help, Holcomb was able to provide Kindles loaded with e-books and audiobooks, giving all 46
student participants more flexibility and accessibility in their reading experience. Ten teams of 3rd–5th graders read 16 books and competed in school battles, with the Reading Masters team ( above ) advancing to the regional competition— placing in the top four out of 21 teams. Their hard work, teamwork, and love of reading were truly inspiring to witness.
Community partners like the PTA, Oregon City Schools Foundation, and
Oregon Freemasonry played a vital role in making this enriching experience possible for everyone involved. We are proud of every student who participated and deeply grateful for the generous support that helped bring these stories—and their lasting lessons—to life.
This ongoing commitment to student success beautifully reflects the heart of Masonic philanthropy—creating a brighter, more connected world for all.
Since 2009, MasonicAid has offered steady assistance to our members and their families in times of need. MasonicAid seeks to support quality of life for worthy and distressed Oregon Master Masons, their wives, widows and children, and female members of the Oregon Order of the Eastern Star. We proudly offer the following services (subject to eligibility):
RESOURCE NAVIGATION
Clients work with a MasonicAid case manager to help streamline the process and ensure they understand the best solutions available to them.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
MasonicAid can provide funding to assist members with health and household needs in their own homes and communities. We may also be able to offer a financial subsidy for those living in a retirement community.
CHILDREN’S
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The costs for medical, vision, or dental services and equipment can be overwhelming. Funds are available to lighten the cost of care for children and dependents through age 21.
MASONICAID
“[This] approval for financial aid is an immense relief during a challenging time. It truly means the world to me and alleviates an incredible burden. I cannot express my gratitude enough for your swift and affirmative response.”
- Grateful Mason, Holbrook Lodge
$928,000
RENT / UTILITIES
IN-HOME CARE
LIFECARE - REMAINING CASES
MEDICAL BILLS + GIVING TREE
200% INCREASE IN FINANCIAL AID PROVIDED SINCE 2020.
One of the top forms of support requested is assistance with household chores.
Home modifications like ramps can make all the difference for independence and health.
Medical, dental, and/or vision costs for care of children within the Masonic Family is available.
Finding a safe, supportive place to live can be one of the most stressful challenges a person faces—especially during times of personal transition or hardship. For one grateful beneficiary, the assistance provided by MasonicAid made all the difference.
“You have relieved me of a tremendous amount of stress ,” she shared, expressing heartfelt thanks for the opportunity to move into The Jennings McCall Retirement Community with MasonicAid’s support. Now, she enjoys a secure, clean, and welcoming environment where she feels truly at home.
She emphasizes the kindness and compassion of the staff, who go above and beyond every day: “I am blessed by the
generous attention of an excellent staff that is caring in all they say and do. Your spirit [of care] is inspiring.”
Through MasonicAid, members of the Masonic Family can access help that not only meets immediate needs, but also restores peace of mind, dignity, and stability during difficult times. Visit www.MasonicAid.com to discover how we may support you or your loved ones.
*Model used for client privacy
To support our community and local schools, Oregon Freemasonry partners with Fox12 News to honor a Classroom of the Month and invite the public to nominate those in need of supplies and support at www.KPTV.com/classroom.
Throughout the school year, recipients are selected from those nominations and awarded $1,000 in supplies of their choice, typically from a wish list.
Local Freemasons are invited to participate in the presentation of these supplies. Fox12 films the presentations to air across digital and television platforms, including Good Day Oregon, sharing the good works of Freemasonry and building relationships and rapport.
LOCAL PARTNERSHIP:
CLASSROOM OF THE MONTH
“I love working with the Masons!”
“I was very excited and overwhelmed with gratitude. I’m beyond grateful the Freemasons have taken time to acknowledge us, so I want to thank them from my heart. I appreciate this gift to our children.”
- Ms. Mehera-Rosa Edgar Teacher, Sitton Elementary
Without fail, the recipients are humbled by the award and often child-like themselves in picking out all the new tools and supplies for their students. It’s a great opportunity to fill the gap for classrooms in need and support those who diligently invest in children.
Since 2019, we’ve recognized with unique $1,000 awards of essential supplies for local students.
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Hands-on tools help engage learners of all attention levels in their education.
“To feel the excitement, the enthusiasm, and to have the opportunity to feel that special connection the teachers feel every day, we are so blessed [to participate in the Classroom of the Month!]”
- W.B. David Tate
Giveaway Participant, Champoeg Lodge No. 27
Student-picked supplies often include technology, like videography tools or 3D printers.
Enthusiasm and awe greet the Freemasons who hand-deliver supplies to students.
STEPHANIE KRALEVICH
KIDS BUILD CONNECTION You helped
YOU GAVE YOUNG LEARNERS FRIENDSHIP, LANGUAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND HOPE.
Teachers face the daily challenge of meeting the diverse needs of their students. That’s certainly true for Ms. Lee Ann Banning, a sign-language interpreter turned teacher, who leads the K-6 Deaf and Hard of Hearing classroom at Groner Elementary School in Hillsboro, Ore.
“Thank you, Oregon Freemasons. We are really appreciative of your generosity and kindness,” says Ms. Banning. “A lot of these kids don’t have a first language, so providing language models, watching them communicate with friends, and learn to read and write—it’s just a warm and fuzzy feeling .”
Thanks to the Classroom of the Month effort, Oregon Freemasons provided muchneeded supplies, including a high-quality speaker. “The sound quality really makes a
difference for kids who use their residual hearing,” Ms. Banning explains.
“The fact that we get to be here and help with this—to give classrooms the things they need but might have trouble getting— is really special ,” says W.B. Joseph Miluso of Sherwood-Midday Lodge No. 164. “It’s a great feeling to walk in, bring what’s needed, and see the smiles on their faces. ”
students benefited from the support provided to their families.
As our longest-standing program, Educational Assistance has benefitted the children and grandchildren of Oregon Master Masons since 1950. Specifically, financial assistance is provided to help families struggling to make ends meet while children are in public schools (K-12) and post-high school, through age 22.
Student success is of utmost importance, prompting this offering to help pay for school supplies, tuition, and even utilities and rent if the child lives at home. Need-based support is coordinated through The Grand Lodge office with help from the associated District Deputy and Lodge. Through this collaboration, dozens of families were helped throughout the school year. Our donors should take pride in the impact they have made, and will continue to leave, in the lives of these students and families.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
When we lift up one family, we strengthen the whole Masonic community. During times of hardship, Educational Assistance ensures children and grandchildren of Oregon Masons succeed in school. Every family deserves the peace of mind that their children’s well-being won’t be compromised by rising costs or life challenges.
“Thank you so much again for this aid, it has made ‘making it through’ college possible, and I am grateful beyond words.”
- Grateful Student, University of Oregon
“Thank you so much for your help over the past year—it has made a huge difference.”
- Appreciative Student, Oregon State University
PRE-PAID CARDS PUT FUNDS DIRECTLY IN THE HANDS OF FAMILIES!
Students achieve the greatest success when equipped with essential supplies & support.
For students’ healthy pastimes like clubs and sports, support can save families $800 a year.
Funding plays a crucial role in addressing food insecurities, giving families peace of mind.
- Paul Jennings McCall resident
LODGE REPAIR & IMPROVEMENT GRANTS
While the numbers presented in this publication focus on assistance provided to our members, their families and communities, it is important to note that funds were also distributed to maintain our Masonic history.
Grants are available to any Oregon Lodge up to $10,000 annually, provided in the form of matching funds to support improvements and ensure longevity of Lodge buildings. This has enabled Lodges to finally conduct work that has been on hold for decades. Masonic buildings are more than just a meeting place, they are a beacon of the history and brotherhood of Freemasonry—worthy of conservation.
In 2024, nearly
$180,000
was provided directly to 20 Lodges to maintain our local Masonic history.
Partnering to Inspire the Next Generation of Readers
At the Oregon Masonic Charitable Foundation, we believe in investing in Oregon’s future—and that begins with strong readers. That’s why we proudly provided $50,000 in sponsor support to SMART Reading, helping children statewide build vital literacy skills and a love of reading.
With over 60% of Oregon third-graders not reading at grade level, the need has never been greater. Thanks to SMART Reading’s dedication and community support, more than 21,700 children received one-on-one or group reading sessions—and books to keep.
We’re proud to support a vision of Oregon where every child can thrive through the power of reading.
YOUR GIFT MAKES A WORLD
OF DIFFERENCE
TO THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST.
$1,085,840 TOTAL DONATIONS
Thanks to your generosity, more than $1 MILLION was raised to benefit Oregon Masonic charities. Throughout this publication, you will see the impact of your charitable gifts. We wish to thank our members, supporters, trustees, donors, staff, and our community and business partners for making this work possible every day. Please note, the numbers printed in these pages reflect the 2024 calendar year.
WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR FAVORITE MASONIC CHARITY
MONTHLY GIVING
Authorize a specified amount to be electronically transferred each month to your favorite Oregon Masonic charity.
THE 1851 SOCIETY
www.OregonFreemasonry.com/donate
Commit to $100 annually and watch your cumulative giving grow as a member of The 1851 Society, recognizing our most loyal donors.
THE LEGACY SOCIETY
If you provide for one or more of the Oregon Masonic Charities through your estate plans, you qualify for membership and will be recognized in special ways.
Connect with us about your planned giving. Legacy Society members are honored with a personalized brick at the Richmond Memorial Masonic Library & Museum, in Forest Grove.
YOUR GIFTS:
• Support Masonic Family members and local communities in need
• Help build a permanent endowment for future generations
For 175 years, bequests have been instrumental in shaping Oregon Masonic Charities. The foresight and generosity of past members established a tradition of giving that sustains our Fraternity, and our philanthropy, to this day.
By including Oregon Masonic Charities in your will, trust, or estate, you can help carry that legacy forward—ensuring our impact endures for generations to come. Your Legacy. Our Charitable Future.
DONOR LEVELS:
• Allow us to plan and grow with confidence
Legacy LEGACY SOCIETY
This list recognizes estates, wills, and trusts that thoughtfully and generously contributed to the Oregon Masonic Charities since 2015.
DIAMOND
$5 00,000+
E. Jack & Dorothy Smalley Trust
Finke Family Trust
RUBY
$100,000+
David & Lois Rodger Trust
Frank L. Hale Trust
Helen M. Gebhard Estate
John D. Shoup Estate
John Moffitt Foundation
Kerber Estate
Loren Schrock Irrevocable Living Trust
Mary Louise Hayes Estate
Ralph Fowler Estate
Wayne and Catherine Felder Trust
EMERALD
$20,000+
Logan Lanham Estate
Robert Carl Graham Estate
Rozetta Carpenter Estate
PEARL
$5,000+
Albert & Marie Sleight Revocable Trust
F. & M. Schoene Endowment Fund
Frank W. & Mabel Settlemier Fund
George & Carolyn Goodall Foundation
Gerbrandt Family Fund
H. W. Fryday Trust
Hyman Sadoff Irrevocable Living Trust
Lawrence Orson Weaver Estate
Louis Eugene Walker, Jr. Estate
Marylou A. Edgerton Irrevocable Trust
Palestine Masonic Lodge No. 141 Trust
Rostad Family Trust
Wilkening Estate in legacies received in 2024 $1M
Thank you to our generous donors
SOCIETY 1851
Where Generosity Meets
Masonic Purpose
The 1851 Society recognizes individuals, Lodges, Chapters, and corporate partners who support Oregon Masonic Charities in uplifting our Masonic Family and strengthening local communities. These generous donors are essential to our mission to transform lives and build a better future.
Together, we stand with the Freemasons who came before us, continuing a proud tradition of generosity and creating meaningful impact that reaches far into the future.
To be eligible for membership, a donor must make an annual commitment of at least $100 in contributions during the calendar year, renewable each year on January 1.
The 1851 Society recognizes both annual and cumulative giving (since January 1, 2015) to the Oregon Masonic Charities.
All members will receive a special 1851 Society lapel pin and have their names displayed on the virtual donor wall on OregonFreemasonry.com.
Donors DONORS
This list recognizes donors who generously contributed $100 or more in the 2024 calendar year and highlights their total cumulative giving since 2015.
PILLAR
$25,000+
Insurance Partners, LLC
O.E.S. Grand Chapter
Rainier Lodge No. 24
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Vista Masonic Lodge No. 215
FOUNDATION
$10,000+
Eugene Lodge No. 11
Hansen Hunter & Company P.C.
Jennings McCall Center
Washington Lodge No. 46
CORNERSTONE
$5,000+
Belshe, James R.
Burkholder Jr., Warren
Case Jr., Arthur & Sherry
MASTER
$2,500+
Bitar, William
Griffiths, Frank R.
Komraus, Richard C.
*Morgan, James L.
Munson, James V.
Newkirk, Loren & Marjorie
Pacific Lodge No. 50
Portland Lodge No. 55
*Posler, Mark L.
Sidney Croft Lodge No. 206
Smith, Dennis
Tillamook Lodge No. 57
Warren Lodge No. 10
FELLOWCRAFT
$1,000+
Beaverton Masonic Lodge No. 100
Boyd, Robert & Susan
Cornerstone Lodge No. 157
East Gate Lodge No. 155
Ebert, George G.
Erwin, Craig & Sharon
Granger Jr., George & Starr
Harper, Ben W.
Holbrook Lodge No. 30
Jensen, Jerry L.
Kinney, Calvin & Susan
Landauer, Robert & Valorie
*Larrance, Stephen M.
Lyon Lodge No. 29
Marys River Lodge No. 221
Medford Lodge No. 103
Rohrbacher, Mark G.
Sandy Masonic Lodge No. 158
*Sipp, Craig A.
Van Buren, Phillip C.
*Varner, Richard D.
Wick, R. Michael
Yesilada, Birol A.
* Indicates Monthly Donor
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WE CANNOT FULFILL OUR MISSION WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT!
Thank you to our generous donors
This list honors the remaining members of The 1851 Society who fulfilled the annual giving commitment of $100. * Indicates Monthly Donor
Adarel Chapter No. 3 • Ahrens, Robert & Gina • Albro, Martha • Armstrong, Gregory • Arunachalam, Vairavan • Attrell, Ronald • Barclay, Anna • Beall, Stephanie • Belt Lodge No. 18 • *Ben-Israel, Alexander • *Best, Timothy • Boone, John • Brookler, Morton • Buescher, Greg • Canfield, Harry • Central Oregon Chapter No. 23 • Cobbs, Noel • Copper, Bruce • Davis, Charles & Maureen • *De La Rosa, Daniel • Duckett, Larry & Donna • Duncan, Mary • *Edmiston, Jason • *Edwards, Johnny • Fairview Lodge No. 92 • Ford, Wayne K. & Nancy M. • Foster, JoAnna • Friendship Rose Chapter No. 148 • Frye, Laura & Michael • Fugere, Patrick • Gardner, Michele • Giler, John • Gooch, Stephen • Guyer, Randell • Hagan, Wayne • Hanson, Curtis • Hanson, Dennis • Hatch, Forrest & Linda • *Hinkelman, Gregory • Horner, Gregory • Jacobs, Dale • Jenkins, Gregory A. • Kellogg Court No. 29 • Kidd, G. "Lynn" & Judith • Knauer, Douglas • Koethke, Paul • Lahr, Cecelia • Logan, Richard • Lohrfink, John • Madison, Jim & Sharon • Maling, Victor • Martin, William A. • McCathern, Steven • McGhee, David • McGuyer, Michael J. • Molalla Lodge No. 178 • Moore, Roy • *Nielsen, Douglas • North, Thomas • Oard, Michael • Palmer, Norman • Petrowsky, Heidi • Pfendler, David • Phillips, Charles • Pinckney, John • Pityla, Andres • Prineville Lodge No. 76 • Rasmussen, David • Redmond Lodge No. 154 • Reid, Gavin • Research Lodge No. 198 • Riggs, Douglas • Sexton, Carl & Carol • Shaw, J. Kenneth & Gayle • Slezak, Donald • Sonsteng, James • St. Johns Lodge No. 17 • *Strong, Lanni • *Strong, Marc • Surroz, Frank & Connie • Surroz, Richard A. • Swearinger, Bryan • Tuscan Lodge No. 136 • *Tuten, Adalric • Valiant-Sellwood Chapter No. 92 • *Varner, Gloria • Victoria Chapter No. 76 • Weaver, Michael • Webster, Justin • Westerberg, Aletha • Wiley, Dale & Diane • Winter Jr., Herman • Wittish, Don • *Young, Eric
TOGETHER, WE’RE SHAPING A BRIGHTER FUTURE.
Thank you to our generous donors
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
TOTAL ANNUAL DONORS 176 AVERAGE DONATION $172
TRIBUTES
IN HONOR OR MEMORY OF:
Archibalds of St. Johns No. 17 by Justin Webster
Timothy Best, P.G.M. by Mark L. Posler, P.G.M.
Timothy Best, P.G.M. by Mark Reed
J. David Copper by Bruce Copper
Lyman J. Cox by Martha Albro
Dalton B. Fox, Jr. by Lyon Lodge No. 29
Laura Frye, P.G. Matron by Stephanie Beall
Charles Griffiths by Frank R. Griffiths
Rocky Hagan by Wayne Hagan
Archie Hamby by James McNamara
MESH Board & Spouses by Stephanie Beall
Garold Miller by Lyon Lodge No. 29
Lee Noah by Richard Varner
Patrick Pinkerton by Lyon Lodge No. 29
Mark Posler, P.G.M. by Stephanie Beall
Richard W. Potter by Marys River Lodge No. 221
Craig Sipp, P.G.M. by Mary Duncan
Stapleton 60th Anniversary by Warren Gray
Pete Stidd by Alexander Ben-Israel
Marc & Lanni Strong by Stephanie Beall
John Turner, H.P.G.M. by John Pinckney
Richard Varner, P.G. Patron by Stephanie Beall
Robert Westerberg by Aletha Westerberg
OREGON MASONIC CHARITIES
This impact report is issued and completely funded by The Grand Lodge of Oregon. No donations or charitable funds were used in its development to ensure all gifts go toward the efforts they were designated to support. Thank you.
