Iowa Masonic Charities
Established 1844

Expanding Masonic Philanthropy
Throughout Iowa

For more than a century, supporting scholarship, family relief, and the preservation of Masonic heritage across the state.
$3.9M+
In Scholarships
Awarded Since 1970
2,590
Iowa Students
Supported
$200K+
Provided to Iowa
Families in Need
Our Mission

Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth

In keeping with our Masonic principles, Iowa Masonic Charities provides broad-based financial assistance to deserving persons in obtaining an education, as well as those who are elderly, infirm, or otherwise in need.

We promote knowledge and learning, along with the rich traditions of the Masonic fraternity, through our world-class Library & Museum.

2026 Charity Raffle

Win an Alaska Cruise.

Support Iowa Masonic Charities and win the trip of a lifetime.

A 7-day Alaska Inside Passage cruise for two — including airfare, balcony stateroom, Wi-Fi, drink package, and more.

Tickets
$20 each
or 6 for $100
Drawing
Sept 19, 2026
Davenport, Iowa
Annual Giving

The Founder's Circle Campaign

Preserving the past, building the future.

Launched at Grand Lodge in September 2024, the Founder's Circle Campaign supports the Iowa Grand Lodge Library & Museum — preserving the history and home of Freemasonry in Iowa.

Thanks to a dollar-for-dollar Matching Gift Challenge from Iowa Masonic Charities, every contribution is doubled.

225 Brothers · $550,000+
Raised With Matching Gift
Our Programs

How We Make a Difference

Four distinct funds working together to support education, family relief, and the preservation of Masonic heritage in Iowa.
01

Iowa Scholarship
Endowment Fund

College scholarships awarded each year to seniors from Iowa public high schools through a rigorous selection process.

2,590 scholarships awarded · $3.9M total since 1970
02

Field
Financial Aid

Grants to Iowa families in need — funding wheelchair ramps, Clothe-a-Child programs, holiday gift drives, and direct relief.

94 grants · $211,377 awarded in the last decade
03

Library & Museum
Building Endowment

A permanent endowment supporting building upgrades and infrastructure for the Iowa Masonic Library & Museum.

Lighting · climate · masonry · plumbing & preservation
04

Iowa Masonic
Library Association

Supporting special operational projects — from digitization initiatives to staff salaries and core technology.

Funding the people & tools that keep our collection alive
Join Us

Help us continue
helping others.

Every gift, of every size, supports Iowa families, students, and the legacy of Iowa Masonry.