Expanding Masonic Philanthropy Throughout the State of Kansas
Providing Charitable Relief
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The Kansas Masonic Foundation
As the philanthropic arm of Kansas Masons, the Kansas Masonic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to benefiting Kansas communities and supporting fellow Masons and their families. Since our inception, the foundation has invested more than $50 million in Kansas communities and individuals.
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$35+ Million
Provided for Cancer Research
$7+ Million
Provided to Local Kansas Community Charities
$8.5 Million
Provided in Scholarships to Support Education
Community Programs
Benefitting Kansas Communities
The mission of the Kansas Masonic Foundation is to benefit Kansans by funding academic, scientific and charitable endeavors. We take that mission seriously, developing related programs and donating millions of dollars to cancer research, scholarships and more, including more than $500,000 to help Kansas children through the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Scholarships
Making College Education Possible for Many Kansans
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Essay Contest
Monetary Awards for Junior and Senior High School Students
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Literacy Center (ESU)
Will Provide Unprecedented Literacy Development in Kansas
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Adult Speech, Language & Hearing Services (FHSU)
Will Expand Adult Speech, Language and Hearing Services for Western Kansas
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Community Improvement Program
Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge
Mentoring and Monetary Support for Young Entrepreneurs
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High School Marching Band
Marching Band and Camp That Supports Shriners Hospitals for Children
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Free Mobile Cancer Screenings
Free Mobile Cancer Screenings
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The KU Cancer Center
Funding for Cancer Education and Research to Save Lives
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Community Improvement Program
Kansas PRIDE
Making Kansas Communities a Better Place to Live and Work
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Exemplary Teacher & Student Awards
Recognition for Outstanding Teachers and Students of Any Grade
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Masonic Programs
Supporting Kansas Masons and Lodges
The Kansas Masonic Foundation strives to meet our Masonic Obligation to help fellow Masons. We have various programs that provide financial support to Masons and their families, as well as a Lodge Matching Funds program to further the impact of local lodges in their communities.
Almoner’s Fund
Immediate Financial Assistance for Masons and Their Families
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Fulfilling Our Obligation
Significant Financial Support for Masonic Brothers, Widows and Orphans
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Charities Lodge Matching Funds
Matching Lodge Funds for Charitable Community Initiatives
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What People Are Saying
“The Kansas Masonic Foundation has long enriched the lives of Kansans by supporting programs that strengthen communities across the state. Since 1970, it’s been providing student scholarships that have created a wonderful opportunity for a multitude of our youth to receive a quality education, and as I’ve had the privilege of working with the foundation through the years, it’s raised nearly $30 million for cancer research.”
Bill Snyder, Former Head Football Coach
Kansas State University
“As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, ‘A man’s action is only a picture book of his creed.’ Capitol Federal is a proud supporter of the Kansas Masonic Foundation and its philanthropic mission. Thank you for your charitable, educational gifts and scientific gifts, including grants in cancer research.”
John B. Dicus, Chairman, President and CEO
Capital Federal
“The Kansas Masonic Foundation and Kansas Masons have made a positive difference through their many philanthropic efforts: funding cancer research and outreach screening clinics throughout the state, sponsoring and working with high school students in varied leadership activities, and providing scholarships and other kinds of financial support to Kansas students. I have both personally and financially supported the Kansas Masonic Foundation and applaud the outstanding work it does.”
Bob Dole, Senator
Kansas
Education
