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Frequently Asked Questions about Adopting
a Masonic Angel Fund™
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The following is a list of some
of the questions asked of the Masonic Angel Foundation staff by Lodges
interested in sponsoring a Masonic Angel Fund.
 | What are the benefits to my
Lodge if it sponsors a Masonic Angel Fund?
The primary benefit to your
Lodge is an increase in community awareness as you provide significant services
to local children. Secondary benefits include unification of your Brethren and
attraction of new members to work for a common purpose in the community. The
Masonic Angel Fund is an excellent program to re-vitalize and grow your Lodge.
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| Who will provide financial
support to our local Masonic Angel Fund?
The experience of the
Universal Lodge Masonic Angel Fund was that most of our financial support came
from the Brethren themselves. Our "typical" Masonic donor is a Brother
who does not usually attend Lodge but wishes to support our child-oriented
community programs. We also received significant memorial donations when one of
our more popular members passed away. A very significant portion of our funding
came from the local York Rite bodies. In 1998 and 1999 the York Rite offered
their annual Commandery Christmas observance as a fund-raiser for the Masonic
Angel Fund. These two events raised approximately $5,000 for the local Fund.
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| How does the Foundation
interact with my Lodge if we sponsor a Masonic Angel Fund?
The Foundation functions as
a facilitator and advisory group for local Masonic Angel Funds. Once a Masonic
Angel Fund is licensed to your Lodge you are responsible for maintaining the Ten
Standards and for filing periodic reports with the Foundation. Other than that,
the program is your local program. The Foundation staff is available to
answer your questions as you begin to receive requests for assistance from your
local schools. We also work with state and national charities and corporations
to develop grant funding opportunities for schools served by Masonic Angel
Funds.
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