The Idaho Freemason Foundation was formed by the Grand Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Idaho, in 2011 as a charitable corporation “to support the education, safety and well-being of children in Idaho.”
Its philanthropic model is to distribute funds on a matching basis to local Masonic lodges throughout the state of Idaho in harmony with and furtherance of its mission.
Freemasonry can be described as, "A brotherhood of good men meeting and working in harmony, teaching strong moral and ethical values in personal, family and community behavior and a code of caring for others."Often, it is simplified to, "Freemasonry gives good men the opportunity to make themselves better." Freemasonry has remained steadfast in its dedication to three basic principles:Brotherly Love (humanity and compassion)Relief (charity and support)Truth (honesty and integrity) It is to the second of these that the Idaho Freemason Foundation finds its mission. By supplementing the charitable activities of Masonic lodges throughout the state, the Foundation finds itself supporting worthy causes which are often ignored by other sources of funding. These awards may be to worthy individuals seeking academic or technical education; to school lunch programs or school commissaries for essential supplies for needy children; for supplies for after school programs or a youth resource center; for a neighborhood ice rink, or a bikes for books program to promote the love of reading. Some of these causes are registered 501(c)(3) charities, but many are not. In this way local Masonic lodges impact their community and fulfill their Masonic obligations. The Idaho Freemason Foundation is a 501(C )3 Charitable Corporation registered in the State of Idaho. Your donations are 100% deductible as allowed by law. To donate, visit the Donate tab.
Freemasonry can be described as, "A brotherhood of good men meeting and working in harmony, teaching strong moral and ethical values in personal, family and community behavior and a code of caring for others."Often, it is simplified to, "Freemasonry gives good men the opportunity to make themselves better." Freemasonry has remained steadfast in its dedication to three basic principles:Brotherly Love (humanity and compassion)Relief (charity and support)Truth (honesty and integrity) It is to the second of these that the Idaho Freemason Foundation finds its mission. By supplementing the charitable activities of Masonic lodges throughout the state, the Foundation finds itself supporting worthy causes which are often ignored by other sources of funding. These awards may be to worthy individuals seeking academic or technical education; to school lunch programs or school commissaries for essential supplies for needy children; for supplies for after school programs or a youth resource center; for a neighborhood ice rink, or a bikes for books program to promote the love of reading. Some of these causes are registered 501(c)(3) charities, but many are not. In this way local Masonic lodges impact their community and fulfill their Masonic obligations. The Idaho Freemason Foundation is a 501(C )3 Charitable Corporation registered in the State of Idaho. Your donations are 100% deductible as allowed by law. To donate, visit the Donate tab.
DIRECTORS
Greg Winther, PGM
Chairman
Mark Smith
Secretary
Tom Everson
Vice-President
Tom is an attorney in Boise at Thornton Byron LLP, a regional tax firm that specializes in estate planning, business planning, acquisitions and divestitures and other large transactions. Tom received his B.A. in business economics from Ashford University, his J.D. from the University of Idaho and his LL.M. in taxation from Boston University. Tom is a third generation Idaho native that grew up in Coeur d'Alene and enjoys the outdoor activities the state of Idaho has to offer, such as biking, golf and fly-fishing.
Russ Graves
Treasurer
Dan LaVine
Director
John Ransdell
Director
Ken Beaudreau
Director
Mike Sutton, PGM
Director
Derek Sprague
Director