Veterans and First Responders Fund
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Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Veterans and First Responders Fund
Funder: Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio Charitable Foundation
Overview: The Veterans and First Responders Fund provides financial assistance and support to military veterans and first responders through the Grand Lodge of Ohio.
- Provide financial relief to veterans and first responders
- Honor the service of military personnel and emergency service professionals
- Support families of those who serve
Purpose
- Military veterans (honorably discharged or currently serving)
- First responders
- Families of veterans and first responders
Eligibility
- Part of the Grand Lodge of Ohio Charitable Foundation
- Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization
- Mission: Provide financial assistance and support to communities
- Based on Masonic principles of Truth, Brotherly Love, and Relief
Organization Details
- Direct donations to the Veterans and First Responders Fund
- Revenue from custom puzzle sales ($49.99 per 500-piece Ohio Masonic puzzle)
- General Grand Lodge Charitable Foundation donations
Funding Sources
- Inspired by the legacy of Major Jonathan Heart, a Freemason who died in service to his country (November 4, 1791 at St. Clair's Defeat)
- Ohio Freemasonry recognizes ongoing debt to American veterans
Background
- Phone: 800-292-6092
- Mailing Address: Grand Lodge of Ohio, One Masonic Drive, Springfield, Ohio 45504
Contact Information
How to Apply
How to Donate to the Veterans and First Responders Fund
Online Donation:
1. Visit the Veterans and First Responders Fund Donation Form on the Grand Lodge website
2. Complete the online form with:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Donation amount
- Optional comments
3. Submit the form
Mail-in Donation:
1. Write check payable to: "Grand Lodge Charitable Foundation"
2. Include a note specifying donation is for "Veterans and First Responders Fund"
3. Mail to:
- Grand Lodge of Ohio
- One Masonic Drive
- Springfield, Ohio 45504
- Purchase custom 500-piece Ohio Masonic puzzle ($49.99) at PuzzleFunds.org - proceeds support this fund
- Make direct monetary donations
- Include the fund in estate planning (as a 501(c)(3) organization, donations are tax-deductible)
Support Options
- The Grand Lodge Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization
- Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law
- Donors should consult their tax advisor for specific questions
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