Hugoton, Kansas (September 4, 2025)—The Kansas Masonic Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to benefiting Kansas communities, has partnered with Hugoton Lodge No. 406 to award a $5,000 Local Community Grant to High Plains Theatre.
The theatre began as a dilapidated building and, through an aggressive and ambitious renovation campaign, now serves as a local venue for movies, concerts, talent shows, community events, and more. Friends and donors to this 501(c)(3) have provided significant financial contributions, dedicated patronage, and hundreds of hours of donated labor to realize the dream.
“High Plains Theatre has evolved over the last five years, becoming a beacon of creativity, hope, and providing a healthy social environment in our community,” said President Debbie Nordling. “In addition to first-run movies, we have been able to host a wide variety of events, which has opened opportunities for patrons, young and old.”
As part of its inaugural Local Community Grants program, the Kansas Masonic Foundation, in collaboration with Hugoton Lodge No. 406, has decided to award a $5,000 grant to High Plains Theatre. The grant money will be applied toward a dedicated public address (PA) system, which will replace borrowed equipment that is no longer available. An up-to-date events sound system will also allow the theatre to book a greater variety of artists to perform at the venue, bringing meaningful and life-enriching entertainment to the community.
About 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 its inception, the foundation has invested more than $50 million in Kansas communities and individuals through funding academic, scientific, and charitable endeavors. For additional information about the Kansas Masonic Foundation and to get involved, click here.
About the Grand Lodge of Kansas: The Grand Lodge of Kansas is the governing body of Freemasonry in Kansas, established on March 17, 1856, five years prior to Kansas’ statehood. Freemasonry is the oldest, largest, and most widely recognized fraternal organization in the world. Freemasons are men, aged 18 and over, of good character who strive to improve themselves and make the world a better place. Kansas Freemasonry encompasses nearly 11,000 Kansas Masons and 170 Lodges across the state. For more information, please visit kansasmason.org.
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