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Practicing Relief Since 1733
Service, charity, and relief are essential to Masonry.
Because of the generosity and planning by our Brothers and friends who came before us, Massachusetts Freemasons have practiced these lessons in our Lodges, communities, and around the world since 1733.
The Grand Master’s Appeal is the foundation of our charitable and educational programs. Each year the Grand Master invites every Brother to consider a tax-deductible gift as part of their charitable giving; and each year our members demonstrate their generosity by making contributions of all sizes. Donations to our General Fund provides the Grand Master and the Board of Directors the flexibility to respond to the charitable needs of our Brothers and our communities. For information on how to make a restricted gift, please reach out to donate@massfreemasonry.org to learn more.
Planned Giving
Planned giving vehicles are a wonderful way to establish your charity as a legacy within the Fraternity. For more information about any of the options below, please write to donate@massfreemasonry.org
Bequests
A bequest in your will after you have taken care of your family is the easiest way to create a permanent legacy of your support and love for our fraternity. In general, providing your attorney with the following language is all that is required to establish a bequest: I give, devise, and bequest to the Masonic Education and Charity Trust, 186 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02111, [specific dollar amount, or percentage of estate, or description of property or securities] to be deposited into its permanent endowment.
Charitable Gift Annuity
A simple contract between you and the Masonic Education & Charity Trust. You transfer cash or securities to the ME&CT in exchange for a lifetime income for you and your spouse or beneficiary, as well as potential tax benefit.
Life Insurance Policy
You name the ME&CT as beneficiary, or transfer ownership of a permanent policy which the ME&CT has been designated as the beneficiary.
The Masonic Education & Charity Trust (ME&CT) is a recognized 501(c)3. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
