Masonic Foundation Of Wilmette
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving, primarily supporting Masonic lodges and various community service initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to general support for charitable activities, particularly those that assist individuals and families in need, as well as veterans. The foundation focuses on providing financial assistance to organizations that align with its values of community service and fraternity. Most of its funding is directed towards charities located in Illinois, indicating a strong regional focus.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid‑sized Illinois community organizations or fraternal/service lodges with local ties and a need for general operating support, especially groups connected to Masonic or community service networks.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in Illinois or has a strong Illinois chapter.
- • Direct ties or referrals from local Masonic/fraternal lodges or past grantees.
- • Requests are for general support or modest program funding (typical grants under $50K).
- • Organization has a local track record and can be introduced by a known community contact.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in the foundation's home state: roughly 95% of 2024 dollars stayed in Illinois despite 3 states being represented that year.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 7 distinct recipients and the 2022 filings show 17 distinct recipients, indicating a moderately broad recipient set for a micro private foundation even though dollars are concentrated among a few beneficiaries.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly reports it funds only preselected applicants, which indicates an invitation‑based process; although five new recipients appeared in 2024, the stated preselection policy and absence of a public application path make unsolicited access unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
