California Masonic Foundation

About California Masonic Foundation

A recurring grant to Masonic Homes of California for distressed worthy brother relief stands out in the California Masonic Foundation’s recent giving, showing how closely it ties public-facing philanthropy to Masonic care. The foundation supports public schools, students, teachers, and Masonic family members through educational partnerships, scholarships, community partnerships, senior care, and relief programs. Its recent grants also show support for literacy work, Masonic education, and general operating needs for affiliated organizations in California. Several of the largest awards go to institutions in San Francisco, including Masonic Homes of California, Grand Lodge of California, and the California Masonic Memorial Temple. The grant to Masonic Homes of California appears across multiple years, with purposes ranging from relief support to adult care and an advance care project. That pattern points to a funder that combines scholarship and school support with direct assistance for older adults and members of the Masonic community. The foundation also backs child literacy through Raising a Reader and invests in leadership development among Master Masons through grants to the Grand Lodge of California.

What California Masonic Foundation Funds

Education is central to the foundation’s grantmaking. It gave $301,375 to Raising a Reader in 2025 to improve child literacy, strengthen families, and help California children read, learn, and succeed. A separate grant of $153,212 to the Grand Lodge of California supported general Masonic education, showing that learning-related funding reaches both public education partners and fraternal institutions. Scholarships are another clear priority. The California Masonic Foundation’s programs include annual scholarships for students from K–college, and its Investment in Success scholarship supports high school seniors who have overcome significant hardships and need help reaching college. The foundation also funds community partnerships tied to public education, which connect its grantmaking to local schools and educational access. Family and elder support appear in its direct service grants. For example, Masonic Homes of California received $21,352 for the Masonic Homes advance care project, linking the foundation’s philanthropy to care planning and support for older adults.

How California Masonic Foundation Gives