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    Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation

    ActiveYouth Development
    ALMA, MIWebsite9894633141

    About Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation

    Empowering Michigan Masons to change lives through charity. The Foundation provides assistance to Masons and their families while championing causes that strengthen communities including literacy and education, public safety, hunger relief, and support for families and youth.

    Focus Areas

    Education & literacyChild safety / Michigan Child ID ProgramScholarshipsCommunity grants (Masonry’s B.E.S.T.)Hunger reliefSenior care / Masonic Home supportFamily & youth services

    Who They Fund

    Masons and affiliated memberswidows and families of memberschildren and families in Detroit, MIveteranslocal residents impacted by natural or man-made disasters

    About Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation

    Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation’s largest recent commitments go to the Michigan Masonic Home and the support systems around it, including a $15,949,756 grant for capital and debt payments and an $8,221,876 grant to the home itself in 2025. That emphasis shows a foundation built around care for Masons, widows, and affiliated members, while also extending support to community-facing programs in Michigan. Recent grants also point to a mix of direct assistance and broader civic aid: a $1,545,721 subsidy for affiliated Masonic support, a $556,000 grant for the Doig Chapel at the home, and a $500,000 grant to SAY Detroit for services to children and families in need in Detroit. The foundation also backs relief when members face hardship, with funding for living expenses and other immediate needs. Beyond its member-centered work, it supports youth, education, child protection, and community programs through grants to organizations such as Michigan Masonic Youth and the Michigan Child ID Program. The pattern is not limited to one beneficiary type; it combines institutional support, emergency aid, and programmatic grants tied to Masonic and public-serving activities.

    What Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation Funds

    A major part of the foundation’s work centers on elder care and member support through the Michigan Masonic Home. In 2025 it gave $15,949,756 for capital and debt payments and another $8,221,876 to the home, showing that the facility is a core part of its grantmaking. It also funds direct assistance for hardship cases, including $218,574 to the Masonic Relief Initiative for living expenses and immediate needs. Education and youth are another clear thread: $36,000 went to Michigan Masonic Youth for DeMolay for Boys and Rainbow for Girls operating expenses and scholarships. Child safety appears in its support for the MI Child ID Program, which received $17,707 and $8,301 for child-protection materials and parent/guardian information.

    How Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation Gives

    Typical grants cluster around a moderate middle range, with p25 at $10,000, median grant size at $22,500, and p75 at $41,452. The pattern also includes a small number of very large institutional grants, especially for the Michigan Masonic Home and related support functions. Recipients recur across years: Say Detroit appears in both 2023 and 2025, as do Michigan Masonic youth organizations, the Michigan Child ID Program, and Masonic service groups. The foundation does not fund individuals directly. Its active programs are structured around lodge, chapter, and foundation initiatives, and the listed programs do not indicate an unsolicited application process.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $27.7M

    Total Assets

    $137.1M

    Total Revenue

    $3.3M

    Total Expenses

    $21.9M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $10K and $41K, with a median of $23K.

    25th Percentile

    $10K

    Median

    $23K

    75th Percentile

    $41K

    Geographic Reach

    National5 states funded

    About 50% of grants go to recipients in MI.

    Funding intensity
    Low
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    Leadership

    ROBERT P CONLEY

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    Funding Style

    general/unrestricted operating supportcapital and debt financingemergency/rapid-response assistanceprogrammatic training and capacity support

    Topics

    residential eldercare and home operations (Masonic Home)support for fraternal organizations and affiliated youth groups (Masons, Eastern Star, DeMolay, Rainbow)immediate financial assistance and living-expense subsidieschild and family services in Detroit (parent education, child protection)veteran support and disaster relief servicestraining for educators to identify at-risk children

    Where Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is national in scope, but half of all grants go to recipients in Michigan. The recipient list is entirely U.S.-based, and Michigan cities show up frequently, including Alma, Southfield, Detroit, and West Olive. Alma receives the largest home-related commitments, while Detroit and Southfield appear in support for children and families through SAY Detroit. Other states appear through Masonic service partners in Silver Springs, Maryland; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Arlington, Virginia; and Florence, Oregon. The geographic pattern is strongest in Michigan, but not confined there.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation

    What kinds of organizations does Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation support?

    The foundation supports Masonic Home operations and related member services, relief for Masons and their families, youth programs, education and scholarships, child safety, hunger relief, and community grants. Recent grants show support for SAY Detroit, Michigan Masonic Youth, the MI Child ID Program, and Masonic service organizations.

    Does Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation make grants outside Michigan?

    Yes. Its geographic scope is national, and the recent grants list includes recipients in Maryland, Virginia, Iowa, and Oregon, alongside Michigan-based grantees. Even so, 50% of grants go to recipients in Michigan.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The middle of the distribution sits at $22,500, with p25 at $10,000 and p75 at $41,452. The recent grants list also includes very large institutional awards, especially for the Michigan Masonic Home and its related support functions.

    Can organizations apply directly for funding?

    Some programs are structured around lodge, chapter, or foundation initiatives rather than open solicitation. The B.E.S.T. Grant is the clearest listed program that accepts unsolicited applications, while Brotherly Relief, Lodge Charity Account, and Chapter Charity Account do not.

    What are some recurring grantees?

    Several recipients appear in more than one year, including Say Detroit, Michigan Masonic Youth, the MI Child ID Program, the Grand Guardian Council of MI, the International Order of the Rainbow MI Grand Assembly, the Masonic Service Association, and the Masonic Foundation for Children.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    CapitalOperational Support—$15,949,7562025Provides support to the Michigan Masonic Home for capital and debt payments for the Michigan Masonic Home
    MICHIGAN MASONIC HOMEALMA, MI$8,221,8762025—
    Affiliated Masonic Support—$1,545,7212025Provides support to Masons, widows and affiliated members through subsidy to the Michigan Masonic Home
    ChapelConference Center—$556,0002025Provides support to the Doig Chapel operated by the Michigan Masonic Home with utlilities, clearing, etc.
    SAY DetroitSouthfield, MI$500,0002025Provide services to children and families in need in Detroit, MI
    SAY DETROITSOUTHFIELD, MI$500,0002025—
    Masonic Relief Initiative—$218,5742025Provide living expenses and other immediate needs assistance to Masons, widows, families of members
    CHAPTER CHARITY—$48,4052025—
    Chapter Charity—$43,3252025Provide each Eastern Star chapter with a maximum of $1,000 for community outreach purposes
    Michigan Masonic Youth—$36,0002025Provide to DeMolay for Boys and Rainbow for Girls operating expenses and scholarships
    Outside Relief Program—$33,6222025Provide financial information services to members and families facing difficulties due to loss of employment etc.
    MI CHILD ID PROGRAM—$17,7072025—
    OUTSIDE RELIEF PROGRAM—$14,1582025—
    MI Child ID Program—$8,3012025Provide programs and materials to assist partents/guardians with information about child protections service
    MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATIONCEDAR RAPIDS, IA$7,5002025—
    MASONIC FDN FOR CHILDREN INCFLORENCE, OR$7,5002025—
    Masonic FDN for Children IncFlorence, OR$7,5002025Training for educators to identify risk behaviors in children
    Masonic Service AssociationCedar Rapids, IA$7,5002025Support services for veterans and locals that have impacted by natural or man made disasters
    SAY DETROITDETROIT, MI$500,0002023COMMUINITY GRANT
    SAY DETROITDETROIT, MI$500,0002023GENERAL SUPPORT
    MI DEMOLAY—$34,5002023GENERAL SUPPORT
    INTER'L ORDER OF THE RAINBOW MI GRAND ASSEMBLY—$34,5002023GENERAL SUPPORT
    GRAND GUARDIAN COUNCIL OF MIWEST OLIVE, MI$30,0002023GENERAL SUPPORT
    MI DEMOLAY—$30,0002023GENERAL SUPPORT
    INTER'L ORDER OF THE RAINBOW MI GRAND ASSEMBLY—$22,5002023GENERAL SUPPORT
    GRAND GUARDIAN COUNCIL OF MIWEST OLIVE, MI$17,2502023GENERAL SUPPORT
    MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATIONSILVER SPRINGS, MD$10,0002023HOSPITAL VISITATION
    MASONIC FDN FOR CHILDRENARLINGTON, VA$10,0002023GENERAL SUPPORT
    MASONIC FDN FOR CHILDRENARLINGTON, VA$7,5002023GENERAL SUPPORT
    MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATIONSILVER SPRINGS, MD$7,5002023GENERAL SUPPORT

    CapitalOperational Support

    $15,949,756
    2025

    Provides support to the Michigan Masonic Home for capital and debt payments for the Michigan Masonic Home

    MICHIGAN MASONIC HOME

    $8,221,876
    ALMA, MI2025

    Affiliated Masonic Support

    $1,545,721
    2025

    Provides support to Masons, widows and affiliated members through subsidy to the Michigan Masonic Home

    ChapelConference Center

    $556,000
    2025

    Provides support to the Doig Chapel operated by the Michigan Masonic Home with utlilities, clearing, etc.

    SAY Detroit

    $500,000
    Southfield, MI2025

    Provide services to children and families in need in Detroit, MI

    SAY DETROIT

    $500,000
    SOUTHFIELD, MI2025

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    Lodge Charity Account (LCA)

    scholarshipscommunity charitiesrelief aid+1 more

    Who can apply: Michigan Masonic lodges with a Lodge Charity Account. Donations and withdrawals must comply with IRS and program guidelines. The program is administered through MMCF and a Lodge Charity Account Representative.

    Deadline: Withdrawals are processed after the online application is received; 4% of donations made prior to March 31 are available the following April 1. Account resets annually on April 1.

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    Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Up to $1K

    Chapter Charity Account (CCA)

    scholarshipscommunity charitiesrelief aid+1 more

    Who can apply: Michigan Masonic chapters with a Chapter Charity Account. Donations and withdrawals must comply with IRS and program guidelines. The program is administered through MMCF and a Chapter Charity Account Representative.

    Deadline: Withdrawals are processed after the online application is received; 4% of donations made prior to March 31 are available the following April 1. Account resets annually on April 1.

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    Masonic Relief Initiative

    $218,574
    2025

    Provide living expenses and other immediate needs assistance to Masons, widows, families of members

    CHAPTER CHARITY

    $48,405
    2025

    Chapter Charity

    $43,325
    2025

    Provide each Eastern Star chapter with a maximum of $1,000 for community outreach purposes

    Michigan Masonic Youth

    $36,000
    2025

    Provide to DeMolay for Boys and Rainbow for Girls operating expenses and scholarships

    Outside Relief Program

    $33,622
    2025

    Provide financial information services to members and families facing difficulties due to loss of employment etc.

    MI CHILD ID PROGRAM

    $17,707
    2025

    OUTSIDE RELIEF PROGRAM

    $14,158
    2025

    MI Child ID Program

    $8,301
    2025

    Provide programs and materials to assist partents/guardians with information about child protections service

    MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION

    $7,500
    CEDAR RAPIDS, IA2025

    MASONIC FDN FOR CHILDREN INC

    $7,500
    FLORENCE, OR2025

    Masonic FDN for Children Inc

    $7,500
    Florence, OR2025

    Training for educators to identify risk behaviors in children

    Masonic Service Association

    $7,500
    Cedar Rapids, IA2025

    Support services for veterans and locals that have impacted by natural or man made disasters

    SAY DETROIT

    $500,000
    DETROIT, MI2023

    COMMUINITY GRANT

    SAY DETROIT

    $500,000
    DETROIT, MI2023

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    MI DEMOLAY

    $34,500
    2023

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    INTER'L ORDER OF THE RAINBOW MI GRAND ASSEMBLY

    $34,500
    2023

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    GRAND GUARDIAN COUNCIL OF MI

    $30,000
    WEST OLIVE, MI2023

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    MI DEMOLAY

    $30,000
    2023

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    INTER'L ORDER OF THE RAINBOW MI GRAND ASSEMBLY

    $22,500
    2023

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    GRAND GUARDIAN COUNCIL OF MI

    $17,250
    WEST OLIVE, MI2023

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION

    $10,000
    SILVER SPRINGS, MD2023

    HOSPITAL VISITATION

    MASONIC FDN FOR CHILDREN

    $10,000
    ARLINGTON, VA2023

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    MASONIC FDN FOR CHILDREN

    $7,500
    ARLINGTON, VA2023

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION

    $7,500
    SILVER SPRINGS, MD2023

    GENERAL SUPPORT