Masonry's B.E.S.T. Grant (Building Emotional, Social and Thinking Skills)

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Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Education Child Welfare Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Eligible organizations

Nonprofit organizations and community-based programs throughout Michigan

Overview

Masonry's B.E.S.T. Grant

Geographic Scope: Michigan

Program Focus Areas:

Community development and services
Youth education and career training
Child protection and prevention programs
Healthcare and end-of-life care
Services for people with disabilities
Veteran and military family support
Camp and recreational programs for children with special needs

Overview:
The Masonry's B.E.S.T. Grant program supports community organizations throughout Michigan that are implementing life-changing programs. The foundation awards grants to nonprofits and community organizations working in areas such as education, youth development, child protection, healthcare, disability services, and veteran support.

Eligible Organizations:
Nonprofit organizations and community-based programs throughout Michigan

Example Grant Recipients (demonstrating scope):

MidMichigan Medical Center-Gratiot (end-of-life comfort care suite)
VFW National Home for Children (Early Education Center for veteran families)
Fellinlove Farm (services for children and adults with disabilities)
Eagle Village (Career and Trades Center for youth)
Child Advocacy Center of Ottawa County (child abuse prevention training)
Opportunities Unlimited for the Blind (summer camp for blind/low vision children)

Contact Information:

Phone: (800) 321-9357
Website: michiganmasons.org

What Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2026

Grants in 2026: 10
Total given: $9.8M
Median grant: $53K
Range: $7,500–$5.92M

By dollars: Michigan 5%. Top recipient cities: Southfield, MI.
10% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Capitaloperational Support

Provides support to the Michigan Masonic Home for capital and debt payments for the…

$5.92M
Affiliated Masonic Support

Provides support to Masons, widows and affiliated members through subsidy to the…

$2.65M
Chapelconference Center

Provides support to the Doig Chapel operated by the Michigan Masonic Home with…

$556K
Say Detroit · Southfield, MI

Provide services to children and families in need in Detroit, MI

$500K
Chapter Charity

Provide each Eastern Star chapter with a maximum of $1,000 for community outreach purposes

$57K