2025 Gratitude Report
A Note from R.W. Grand Master Robert D. Brink
While the Masonic Charities scope is broad, the impact is personal.
For the child in need of a warm meal and loving home, the older adult in need of comfort and daily support, the young adult seeking growth and confidence, the scholar searching for knowledge or the person facing a dire medical diagnosis, this impact is immeasurable.
The Masonic Charities represent the best principles of our great fraternity. We’ve helped those in need while honoring our fraternal and national foundations, and at the same time, preparing for a strong future.
The Masonic Temple, Library & Museum of Pennsylvania is a treasure worth protecting. Preserving this National Historic Landmark isn’t just about upkeep; it’s about honoring legacy and sharing our history, passion and pride with everyone who walks through the doors. In 2025, we officially illuminated its exterior to promote Freemasonry and commemorate special events; educated and enlightened visitors through tours; and preserved historic books dating back to 1599. The generous support of donors impacts Masons, visitors and students of all ages from around the world.
The Masonic Youth Foundation benefited youth and adults through its educational programming, scholarship opportunities and active youth groups. Because of donors, hundreds of youth gained confidence, leadership skills and friendships through the five youth groups in 2025. Students seeking higher education and vocational training had the opportunity to pursue their goals with earned financial support. Workshops, conferences and camps enriched, educated and inspired hundreds to grow as individuals and through teambuilding.
The Masonic Children’s Home provided up to 40 youth with comfort and care, while equipping them with the confidence and skills to navigate life and achieve their dreams. The kindness of donors enabled staff to give kids proper nutrition, educational assistance, access to medical care and opportunities to pursue hobbies, interests, volunteering and jobs. The children’s home also provides them with love and support to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. In 2025, special events, celebrations, day trips and group activities brought staff and residents closer together, creating fond memories.
Masonic Village was home to almost 2,600 residents across five locations in 2025. It is a place where residents receive quality care, explore their passions, discover friendships and find comfort. Every day, across the state, Masonic Village represents the values of Freemasonry: empathy, respect and love for all. It can be seen and felt between staff and residents who bring purpose to one another’s lives. Together, they celebrated milestones, welcomed new faces, overcame challenges and experienced joy.
The Masonic Blood + Organ Donor Program assisted in the collection of life-saving blood donations, offered education on blood and organ donation and provided guidance to brethren and their loved ones going through a transplant journey.
Thank you for supporting our Masonic Charities in 2025 and leading the way for the impact we will have on future generations.
Robert D. Brink
R.W. Grand Master
- Welcomed 12,000+ visitors
- Preserved and archived 3,000+ objects
- Hosted 64 events for Masons and the general public
- Oversaw four interns who assisted with research, tours and exhibits – a total of 200 hours spent learning about Freemasonry and assisting with research, tours and exhibits
- Provided a home for 36 youth
- Celebrated 2 high school graduates
- Supported 9 students in college
- Completed 2,000+ hours of in-service staff training
- Benefited approximately 696 members across five youth groups
- Trained 1,530 individuals at virtual and in-person Educational Institute workshops
- Awarded $153,500 in scholarships
- Empowered 1,004 youth through leadership development programs
- Assisted with 193 Masonic blood drives
- Collected 4,892 units of blood, helping to save the lives of over 14,676 patients
- Supported 6 brothers who received life-saving solid organ transplants
- Guided over 95 brothers or family members through their lifesaving transplant journey
- Provided a home for 2,553 residents*
- Supported 2,286 staff
- Made $45.9 million** in charitable care and services possible
- Covered the cost of care for 55% of residents receiving skilled nursing
- Cared for 347 hospice patients and provided bereavement services to 359 family members
- Provided $160,776 in Home Assistance through the Outreach Program
- Reached 1,862 widows through the Masonic Widows’ Program
* This includes residents of nursing, personal care and memory care areas; retirement living residences; and the Bleiler Caring Cottage.
**This amount consists of approximately $12.8 million (at cost) of free care and services and $33.1 million (at cost) for care and services above the amount reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid and other third-party payers.
