Grand Almoner's Fund
Scottish Rite Grand Almoner's Fund
Our Grand Almoner’s Fund is the keystone charity fulfilling our mission of being a Fraternity "that strives to fulfill our Masonic obligation to care for our members." When a Brother's journey is met with peril, every dollar donated to the Grand Almoner's Fund serves as a lifeline to help him overcome the challenges in his path. Whether it be a natural disaster or personal tragedy, the fund exists to make certain a helping hand is there in times of crisis providing immediate assistance for distressed Brothers and their families.
How does my donation improve lives?
There is a saying, “you get in return what you give.” As Freemasons, helping others is in our DNA. We do not ask for ourselves, but for others. Financial relief is given to your Masonic Brothers, their families, and Masonic widows in need. The aid is direct and is arranged quickly, delivered at a time of intense hardship when it is needed most. 100% of your donation goes to supporting this mission, with none of it used for overhead.
Will the Grand Almoner’s Fund remain central to our fraternity’s charity work in the years ahead?
Absolutely! More than a decade ago, the Scottish Rite rededicated itself to a core value of our Craft — Service to Humanity. Masons caring for Masons. Brothers caring for Brothers. Friends caring for families. Our fraternity will not turn away from this commitment. Your support of the Grand Almoner’s Fund ensures that, together, we fulfill our highest calling.
How can you help?
You can donate easily, simply, and securely here.
The Commander’s Circle is an elite giving program within the Scottish Rite, NMJ. As Scottish Rite Masons, our commitment to care for Brethren in times of need binds us firmly to the bedrock of our values. Your membership in the Commander’s Circle makes that commitment manifest as we help those less fortunate face challenges with courage and dignity.
The Commander’s Circle pin you wear on your lapel serves as a deeply personal reminder that our commitment to each other is resolute, not just because it is the "Rite" thing to do, but because we are Scottish Rite.
There are five giving levels: Diamond ($100,000), Ruby ($50,000), Sapphire ($25,000), Gold ($10,000) and Silver ($5,000). Gold and Silver levels can be financially gifted either at one time or pledged monthly, annually, or in any increment for a maximum of five years. Individuals will be recognized at those levels at the time of donation or pledge. The Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire levels will be recognized only when the financial commitment has been completed.
More than 200 Scottish Rite Masons, Masonic families, and organizations are members of the Commander’s Circle.
Donations to the Grand Almoner’s Fund are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law allowable.
James M. Alter Trust *
Edward Parkinson Clark Trust *
Louis S. Ehrich Trust *
Hilmar Gulseth Revocable Living Trust *
A. Norman Johnson
Lafayette Consistory S.P.R.S *
J. Marshall, Jr. & Patty K. Blizzard
John Wm. McNaughton
Karl J. Mock
Estate of Robert Morefield *
G. Michael & Ruth Morris
Sven R. Mossberg
New Hampshire Consistory *
SEI Investments Company *
Richard J Stephenson
Henry E. Thelin Trust *
Malcolm B. Wernik
* DENOTES ORGANIZATION, TRUST, OR ESTATE
Far Hills Lodge #784 *
Fort Wayne Scottish Rite Benevolent Fund*
David & Monica Glattly
Estate of Charles McGrattan *
Paul & Joan Rubschlager
Robert William Smith
George G. Talisse
Michael A. Wolcott
* DENOTES ORGANIZATION, ESTATE, OR TRUST
Boston Lafayette Lodge of Perfection *
Thomas F. Brown
Ronald & Elaine Connelly
Thomas E. Ewald
Matthew & Kate Gerrish
Giles F. Yates Council Prince of Jerusalem*
Ben & Sherrie Grisham
Jeff & Darla Kitsmiller
Charles R. Lefever
J. Brian & Macy McNaughton
Massachusetts Consistory *
George Nakonetschny
Scottish Rite Bodies Valley of Hartford *
Terry N. Steinheiser
The Royal Order of Scotland *
Walter & Vickie Wheeler
* DENOTES ORGANIZATION, ESTATE, OR TRUST
Marcus E. Abbott
Amwell Lodge #12 F & A.M. *
Anonymous
Herb & Mary Ann Atkinson
D.J. Barrett
David R. & Pauline Bedwell
Ronald W. Beebe
Frederick & Evelyn Berenbroick
William & Lisa Berenbroick
Ross & Linda Black
Brian & Jane Blades
Matt & Angela Blaisdell
Timothy & Beth Boutell
Elbridge & Mareeta Brewer
Robert E. & Irene M. Brightbill
Leland L & Marilyn J. Burlison
William C. Chapman & Helen A. Shaw
Austin P. Clark
Greg & Gerti Clark
J. Randolph & Dana Clark
The Cockerham Family
Cogswell Benevolent Trust *
Thomas H. & Dorothy Corson
Keith W. Cravens
Michael & Annie DeWolf
James Dill
Donald & Wendelyn Duquette
James T. Elliott Jr.
Philip & Arlene Elliott
Paul & Semra Ferreira
James H. Fischer
Raymond & Ginnie Foose
Mark David Gall
In Memory of the L. W. Getman Family
Bradford & Kathleen Goebel
Nicholas & Marla Graff
Marlin & Kay Gray
Matthew Francis Griffin
Garry D. & Sonia G. Hageness
Philip L. Hall
Brian & Lynne Hartel
Alan R. Heath
Kevin J. Hecht
Dick & Susan Heldman
Donald & Nancy Hicks
Lee D. Hieronymus
Scott & Aubri Hilsee
George & Leslie Hixon
Keith & Judy Hoskins
Theodore "Ted" H. Jacobsen
David W. Jones Trust
Richard R. Jones Jr.
Bob & Maria Kefalas
Gail N. Kemp
Robert F. Keuper
Estate of Sherman Kisner*
Thomas & Virginia Labagh
Estate of Paul E. Lange *
Lawrence J. Leib
Charlotte E. Lomell
Albert R. Marshall
Masonic Family Health Foundation *
Carl L. Martenson
Lois L. McNaughton Memorial Fund *
Michigan Scottish Rite Fund *
Donald D. (Pete) Miller
Randy R. Milone
Dr. John E. Moats
Paul E. Mossberg
Mount Olivet Chapter of Rose Croix *
D. Dee & Kathy S. Mowry
Dr. & Mrs. Gary L. Nicholson
Oriental Lodge No. 27 A.F.&A.M. *
Howard & Ann Orr
Kamel & Mary Oussayef
Clark D. Page
Laurence E. & Nancy Perkins
George Powell
Robert W. Reinhardt III
Edgar J. Rennoe Jr.
Carolyn Ribordy
Mark & Karla Roth
Peter J. & Gail R. Samiec
Jon & Kellie Sellars
John A. Sentz, Jr.
Scottish Rite Cathedral-Valley of Chicago*
Scottish Rite Valley of Boston *
David & Cheryl Sharkis
Jim Sheets
Jeffry A. Simonton
Neil & Willa Jean Smalley
Gail N. Smith
James R. Spencer Jr.
Henry & Karen Stein
Richard J. Stewart
Paul C. St. Pierre
Howard E. Struble
Robert N. Stutz
George T. Taylor III
George Thomas Taylor IV
In Memory of Ferris O. Tryon
The Grand Lodge of New Jersey F&AM*
The LIGHT Foundation *
Donald D. Thomas
Richard V. Travis
James & Susan Tungate
Len & Brenda Vander Horn
Valley of Chicago*
Valley of Cincinnati*
Valley of Michigan*
Valley of Philadelphia *
Valley of Portland*
Valley of Utica*
Maurice C. Vercoe
Verdon R. Skipper
Paul & Karen Weglage
Frank M. & Caitlin C. Williams
Gary B. Williams M.D.
Connie & Daniel Wilson
Douglas N. Winter
James E. Winzenreid
Bruce T. Work
John & Jacque Wright
Charles W. Yohe
David & Sandy Young
* DENOTES ORGANIZATION, ESTATE, OR TRUST
Anonymous
Harold & Phyllis Aldrich
Ronald & Norma Aungst
Archie & Kellie Canterbury
Steven B. Carr
Craig & Susan Cobb
Columbian Lodge AF & AM *
Congdon-Overlook Lodge #163 *
Daniel C. Deufel
Robert A. DiPalma
Darrin Eugene Eastes
John W. Eldred
Emil Ewald Family Foundation *
E. R. H. Enterprises, Inc. *
Estate of Richard H. Schnakenburg *
William R. Faulkner Jr.
Ken K. Feinthel
Bret & Mary Jane Fledderjohn
Bruce C. and Margie Golway
Donald I. Green in honor of George & Helen Green and Joseph & Jean Lenhart
John & Sara Greer
Dr. Richard Carlton Haney
Leon F. Higgins, II
Jeffrey B. Hodgdon
Frank & Kathryn Howard
John J. Hunt
Lawrence D. Inglis
John D. Jawor
Robert Johnston
Thomas E. Julian
Douglas & Diana Kaylor
Marc R. Koble
Harold T. J. Littleton
Laurel Lodge No. 237 F. & A.M. *
John E. Lord, Jr.
Richard J. Luckay
James A. Manninen
Harold Dean Meade
Mark E. Megee
Emmett W. Mills
Anthony W. Montuori
Arthur Moore
Don & Meg Moran
William S. Moyer
Robert E. Murray
Samuel C. Nana-Sinkam
North Jersey Past Master's Association *
Walter F. Neumann
P. Michael Nielsen
Robert & Jane Ogg
Keith & Linda Patch
E Joel Peterson
Macario J. Ramos Jr.
Douglas E. Robinson
N. S. Jack Ruby
Michael & Megan Russell
Robert W. Sanborn
Gerard and Julie Sealy
Frank & Debbie Sekeres
Thomas & Pauline Skoog
South Bend Lodge of Perfection AASR*
Edward & Diana Stumm
John K. Takian
The McCormick Family Foundation *
The Order of the Thistle *
Valley of Allentown *
Valley of Moline *
Valley of Pittsfield A.A.S.R. *
Valley of Portsmouth/Dover *
The Western Reserve Chapter of the Philalethes Society *
Deon P. White
Stephen R. & Ann Whittaker
Charles Carter Wicks
Alton Paul Williams
John L. Winkelman
Bertram J. Woodside
* DENOTES ORGANIZATION, ESTATE, OR TRUST