The Masonic Foundation of Ontario
Our Story
The Masonic Foundation of Ontario was expressly created to broaden Masonic Charity in Ontario beyond the confines of the fraternity and thereby to integrate Freemasonry into the community and give the community a greater awareness of the ideals of Freemasonry.
Statement of Purpose
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The Foundation was formed in 1964 by a special act of the Ontario Legislature. It is a public foundation and a registered charity
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The objects of the Foundation: to receive, maintain, manage, control and use donations exclusively for charitable purposes within Ontario
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The Foundation is permitted to use its donations for the relief of poverty, the advancement of education and the advancement of other purposes beneficial to the community – no capital projects
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The Foundation is committed to funding bursaries, medical research, drug and substance abuse education and other specific community projects which fall within its guidelines.