The Freemasons of South Australia and the Northern Territory and its Benevolent Arms.
The Freemasons of South Australia and the Northern Territory has been involved in charitable giving since the early 1800’s.
Throughout the year the Freemasons Masonic Entities have had many names and funds used as vehicles for charitable donations, grant giving and relief.
In 1989 the Foundation was established in order to create a more formal structure for the benevolent activities of Freemasons. It is the charitable arm of Freemasonry and a major fundraiser for charitable and benevolent purposes.
The Freemasons Foundation helps in many areas of need, giving assistance in conjunction with lodges to local communities. Scholarships and educational assistance grants are also provided. Men’s Health is a major focus.
The Foundation provides charitable grants to persons or organisations in need on an annual basis. Applications for assistance can be directed through any Freemasons’ lodge, or direct to the Foundation.
In 2022, a further change to the structure took place to ensure that the Freemason’s impact could be further distributed to a wider range of areas.
The Freemasons Charity Management Pty Ltd entity was formed and became the trustee for the majority of the charitable DGR funds for the Freemasons.
The current funds that the Freemasons of South of Australia and the Northern Territory host as benevolent arms are as follows:
- Masonic Charities Pty Ltd
- Trustee for
- The Masonic Charities Trust
- Trustee for
- Freemasons Foundation Incorporated
- The Freemasons Charity Management Pty Ltd
- Trustee for
- The Freemasons Education Scholarship Fund
- The History and Literary Fund
- The Freemasons Charity Fund
- The Fax Bequest Fund
- The Freemasons Health Promotion Fund
- The Trevor Prescott Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Trustee for
Applications can be made from the funds below. To find out more APPLY NOW.
- The Freemasons Foundation
- The Health Promotional Fund (DGR)
- The Fax Bequest Fund
- The Freemasons Scholarship Fund
- The History and Literary Fund
- The Masonic Charities Trust
Two Funding Rounds Each Year
Two Grant Funding Rounds Each Year
Round 1: 1 November to 10 April – Assessment in May and decision June (Successful Applications Paid in the following financial year)
Round 2: 11 April to 1st October – Assessment in November decision December (Successful Applications Paid in the current financial year)
For further information about the Benevolent arms of Freemasonry, please get in touch with us at 1300 357 999, selecting option 2
To apply for one of the funds and submit an application, please click below where you will be redirected to the application portal.
