Parsons Lodge No. 117 Donates $780 to the Galesburg Fire Department

Kansas Masonic Foundation Supports Local Kansas Masonic Lodge With Fire Department Donation

Parsons, Kansas (February 20, 2026)—The Kansas Masonic Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to benefiting Kansas communities, has partnered with Parsons Lodge No. 117 to donate $780 to the Galesburg Fire Department, a small nonprofit fire department in Parsons, Kansas. 

Founded in 1872, Parsons Lodge No. 117 is a Kansas Masonic lodge dedicated to Freemasonry, the oldest surviving fraternal organization in the world. The lodge has 41 active members and is highly active within the local community. Some of its most notable contributions include organizing school resource drives and providing financial support to small community organizations. 

“The Galesburg Fire Department approached our lodge about selling car and gun raffle tickets to help purchase updated equipment for the department,” said Parsons Lodge No. 117 Secretary Thomas Circle. “We are happy to support the organization with this purchase, as it will further support our community.”

In an effort to further their community support in Parsons, the Brothers at Parsons Lodge No. 117 have partnered with the Kansas Masonic Foundation to donate $780 to the Galesburg Fire Department. All funds donated will help purchase updated equipment to assist the community in emergencies. A formal donation announcement will take place in the coming weeks.

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, please 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.