philanthropies

 

Nebraska Masonic Foundation
The Foundation was formed in 1985 by a group of concerned Brothers.  The Nebraska Masonic Foundation is a charitable foundation and is tax-exempt under IRC Section 501c(3). Nebraska Masons are members of the Foundation by virtue of their gift(s) to the Foundation. Foundation funds are used for sponsoring educational scholarships through direct donations and through restricted funds and trusts, such as the Kimball and Pierce Scholarship Trusts. The Foundation maintains a library and museum, and also provides annual scholarships for band students in the Masonic All-Star Marching Band. The Foundation is a supporter of the Nebraska Freemasons CHild Identification Program (CHIP).

The Nebraska Masonic Home
The Nebraska Masonic Home was incorporated in 1888 and established on September 1, 1903 in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. The Home is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of its residents by offering a continuum of care through gracious assisted living and quality nursing care to eligible members of the Masonic family.

Masonic-Eastern Star Home for Children
The Children's Home was founded by two fraternal organizations, the Masonic Lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star, to provide care for homeless children. The purpose of the Home is to provide quality care for children who have been separated from their homes because of death, divorce, separation, neglect, abuse, or inability to adjust to their present living situation. The Home seeks to provide an environment of love, security, and acceptance where a child can grow and develop as an individual.