In addition to the Masonic charities in Virginia charities supported by individual Lodges, the Grand Lodge of Virginia has a committee that acts on requests for financial assistance from the widows and orphans of Master Masons and their families. The committee reviews the request and transmits its recommendation to the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, and Grand Secretary.
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The Grand Lodge also supports a number of ancillary charities. These include the network of Shriners Hospitals which provides free medical care to children with burns and orthopedic problems, as well as reading programs for young students with dyslexia. The Grand Lodge also maintains the Masonic Relief Fund. The Fund is supported by a 50 cent assessment per member of the Symbolic Lodges, collected on a one-time basis, and used exclusively for charitable purposes.
As part of its philosophy, Freemasonry emphasizes the importance of charity and community service. In fact, the Grand Lodge of Virginia donates millions of dollars every day to a variety of charitable causes throughout America and the world.
Founded in 1890, the Grand Lodge of Virginia Foundation (GLVF) operates exclusively for educational and charitable purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Its primary mission is to promote the fraternal principles of charity and education, promoting Honor, Morality and Brotherly Love, as well as leadership, by developing and implementing programs of assistance for the Grand Lodge and its chartered Lodges, their members and their families.
