The Masonic Foundation of the District

In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $266,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest reported grant was $25,000 to the University of the District of Columbia Foundation for a general contribution. Other notable grants included $10,000 each for student scholarships to an individual recipient Reserve University, an individual recipient A&T State University, Spelman College, Delaware State University, Florida A&M University, Pennsylvania State University, George Washington University, the University of Pittsburgh, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and Georgetown University. The George Washington Masonic National Memorial received $10,000 for a general contribution.

The foundation’s website says applicants may apply for either the Masonic Foundation of DC Scholarship, for graduates of D.C. public or public charter high schools, or the DC Freemason Scholarship, for graduates of accredited high schools who meet the stated family-relationship and Freemason eligibility requirements. Website application requirements include a GPA of at least 3.0, an online application, a high school transcript, a FAFSA form with estimated Student Aid Index, and parent or guardian approval for applicants younger than 18. The website gives the standard application window as February 1 through April 30 each year; the 2026 window has passed. A statement on the foundation’s 2025 filing lists an annual mid-March deadline and asks applicants to provide an autobiographical statement outlining career objectives, official transcripts, and extracurricular activities; it also specifies graduation from 12th grade at a D.C. public or charter school.