Masonic Education and Charity Trust
Grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-2104701
- Massachusetts
- Boston
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Massachusetts
- Total giving
- $690KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $92MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
TO HOLD AND INVEST FUNDS FOR RELATED MASONIC ORGANIZATIONS AND DISTRIBUTE INCOME EARNED TO THEM AND TO RETURN THEIR INVESTED FUNDS WHEN REQUIRED IN ORDER TO FULFILL THE REQUIREMENTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF FREEMASONRY: FREEMASONRY (OFTEN SIMPLIFIED TO "MASONRY") ENHANCES AND STRENGTHENS THE CHARACTER OF THE INDIVIDUAL MAN BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP, CHARITY, EDUCATION, ANDD LEADERSHIP BASED ON THE THREE ANCIENT MASONIC TENETS: BROTHERLY LOVE, RELIEF, AND TRUTH. MASSACHUSETTS FREEMASONRY IS A CROWNING LEGACY OF THIS VENERABLE HERITAGE AS WE STRIVE TO "MAKE GOOD MEN BETTER.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Masonic Health System of Massachusetts Inc | $110K | 2023 |
| Demolay Foundation of Massachusetts | $25K | 2023 |
| George Washington Masonic Memorial | $23K | 2023 |
| Masonic Service Association of Na | $12K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: masonictrust.com
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.