IFMF Grant history
The Idaho Freemason Foundation is a unique philanthropy in the way it distributes funds. There are 45 Masonic Lodges in 42 towns and cities throughout the state of Idaho, comprised of men who live and work there and know their community well. Through their home lodge, they identify local worthwhile causes, provide their own resources, and apply to the Foundation for limited matching funds. If the project falls withing the mission of the Foundation (promote the safety, education and well-being of children in Idaho) then they can receive an award. Since 2017, the Foundation has distributed $40,121 for these causes. As these are limited matching grants, the awards listed below account for at minimum $80,242 in charitable giving with local impact throughout Idaho. Most lodges gave far more than the minimal match, so the total is much greater than that.
2025
Grove City Lodge #33 for Idaho Foster & Adoptive Parents Association facilityNez Perce Lodge #10 for Lewis-Clark Valley Youth Resource CenterParadise Lodge #17 for school lunch debtSalubria Lodge #31 for scholarshipsWeiser Lodge #23 for Bikes for BooksSpirit Lake Lodge #57 for Young MarinesEagle Rock Lodge #19 for elementary school library booksIdaho Lodge #1 for Boise Basin student scholarshipInitial Point Lodge #98 for Ross Elementary School pantryFidelity Lodge #80 for university scholarshipLincoln Lodge #59 for scholarships for Blind and Hearing Impaired CampShoshone Lodge #25 for children's activities at Wallace Extreme SkiJorMeridian Lodge #47 for Camp Hodia for kids with diabetesMt McCaleb Lodge #64 for Mackay High School Future Farmers of AmericaSt Maries Lodge #63 for Little League and Court Appointed Special AdvocatesKootenai Lodge #24 for backpacks for needy students
Total $8,800.
2024
Butte Lodge #37, for a kids' splash pad recreation area in EmmettCapital City Lodge #93, for “Support 4 Teachers,” to fund classroom projects in BoiseChallis Lodge #92, to upgrade the community ice rink at the elementary school in ChallisElmore Lodge #30, for Mt. Home Library “StoryStroll” at Legacy Park in Mt. HomeFidelity Lodge #80, for scholarships in Glenns FerryHagerman Lodge #78, for a Teacher Appreciation award and classroom supplies in HagermanIdaho Lodge #1, for scholarships in the Boise Basin (Idaho City) school districtInitial Point Lodge #98, for Ross Elementary School student necessities pantry in KunaIonic Lodge #82, for Kindles for Books reading program in CascadeKootenai Lodge #24, for Job's Daughters Bethel #7 community service projects in HaydenLakeside Lodge #42, for school lunch, Bonner County Food Bank in SandpointLincoln Lodge #59, for Camp for blind and hearing-impaired children in GoodingMeridian Lodge #47, for Camp Hodia, a camp for children with type 1 diabetesMt. Idaho Lodge #9, for Scholarships for students from Idaho & Lewis CountiesMt. McCaleb Lodge #64, for FFA funding at Mackay High SchoolNez Perce Lodge #10, for LC Valley Youth Resource Center in LewistonParadise Lodge #17, for school lunches in MoscowRichfield Lodge #21, for grocery credit to provide Christmas cheer to deserving families in ShoshoneSalubria Lodge #31, for the Reed Thulander memorial scholarship for students from Cambridge, Midvale, and CouncilShoshone Lodge #25, for Children's activities during winter carnival in WallaceSilver City Lodge #13, for the Harry Black memorial trade school scholarship in HomedaleSt. Maries Lodge #63, to support Little League, and to support Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children in St. MariesWeiser Lodge #23, for Books for Bikes reading program in Weiser
Total $11,300
Total $11,300
2023
Ashlar #29, Nampa, for Kindles for KidsBoise #2, Boise, for adaptive bikesIdaho #1, Boise, for scholarshipChallis #92, Challis, for community ice rinkEagle Rock #19, Idaho Falls, for Kindle rewards for readingElmore #30, Mountain Home, for a Walk/Read trail at community parkFidelity #80, Glenns Ferry, for scholarshipHagerman #78, Hagerman, for Teacher of the YearInitial Point #98, Kuna, for shoes for needy childrenKootenai #24, Hayden, for supplies for life skill courseMeridian #47, Meridian, for scholarshipMt McCaleb #54, Mackey, for playground equipmentRathdrum #41, Rathdrum, for Job’s Daughters and DeMolayRichfield #21, Richfield, for assistance for needy familiesLakeside #42 School lunch food bank
Total awarded $9,500
Total awarded $9,500
2022
Ashlar Lodge #29, Nampa, for Kindles for KidsCapital City Lodge #93, Boise, for Bikes for BooksIdaho Lodge #1, Boise, for scholarshipsKootenai Lodge #24, Coeur d’Alene, for eyeglass warrantiesMeridian Lodge #47, Meridian, for scholarshipsNez Perce Lodge #10, Lewiston, for equipment for the Youth Resource CenterParadise Lodge #17, Moscow, for scholarshipsPlacer Lodge #3, Horseshoe Bend, to promote reading for grade school studentsSalubria Lodge #31, Cambridge, for the Reed Thulander Scholarship fundSilver City Lodge #13, Homedale, for scholarships and Bikes for BooksSt. Maries Lodge #63, St. Maries, for sports equipment for Little League and Heyburn Elementary SchoolRichfield Lodge #21, Richfield, Holiday family assistanceIonic Lodge #82, Cascade, to promote reading among grade school studentsEagle Rock Lodge #19, Idaho Falls, to promote reading among grade school studentsRathdrum Lodge #41, Rathdrum, for scholarshipsSpirit Lake Lodge #57, Spirit Lake, to update equipment for the Technical High School
Total awarded:l $7550.
Total awarded:l $7550.
2021
Capitol City Lodge, Boise, #93 for Bikes 4 BooksFidelity Lodge #80, Glenns Ferry for scholarshipsIonic Lodge #82, Cascade, for scholarshipsMeridian Lodge #47, Meridian, for scholarshipsSilver City Lodge #13, Homedale, for Bikes for BooksTotal awarded $2500
2020
Ashlar Lodge #29, Nampa, for Kindles for KidsIonic Lodge #82, Cascade, for ScholarshipsMeridian Lodge #47, Meridian, for ScholarshipsCapitol City Lodge #93, Boise, for Bikes 4 BooksHagerman Lodge #78, Hagerman, for teacher supplies
Total awarded $2500
Total awarded $2500
2019
Meridian Lodge #47, Meridian, for Charles Monger Memorial Masonic ScholarshipIonic Lodge #82, Cascade for scholarshipsAshlar Lodge #29, Nampa, for Kindles for Kids reading incentive programPaul Lodge #77, Paul, for CASA Child Advocacy and Women’s shelter of Burley/RupertRathdrum Lodge #41, Rathdrum, for scholarships
Total awarded $2071
Total awarded $2071
2018
Ashlar Lodge #29, for Kindles for KidsCapital City Lodge #93, Bikes for Books Idaho Lodge #1, for scholarshipLakeside Lodge # 42, for Food for Our ChildrenKaniksu Lodge #97, Education supportMeridian Lodge #47 for scholarshipSilver City Lodge #13 for Bikes for Books
Total awarded $3500
Total awarded $3500
2017
Meridian Lodge #47, Meridian for scholarships
Silver City Lodge #13, Homedale, for Bikes for Books
Total awarded $1000