Masonic Foundation of Wilmette Inc

EIN 36-1970628 · IL

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1.5K Funds in IL, NJ
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Masonic Foundation of Wilmette Inc based in IL paid 10 grants totaling $66.2K to 10 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $50K, with a median of $1.5K. Its largest recipients included WILMETT EVANSTON LODGE 524, ILLINOIS MASONIC OUTREACH SERVICES, and ILLINOIS DEMOLAY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,413,949
Giving (latest yr)
$66,154
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
10
Median grant
$1.5K
Recipients
10
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Wilmett Evanston Lodge 524$49,999
  • Illinois Masonic Outreach Services$3,155
  • Illinois Demolay$3,000
  • Illinois Masonic Found for the Pre$3,000
  • Disabled Patriot Fund Inc$2,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$65,154 · 9 grants
  • New Jersey$1,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (10)

Wilmett Evanston Lodge 524
Winnetka, IL
Charitable - IN Support of General C
$49,999
Illinois Masonic Outreach Services
Springfield, IL
Charitable - IN Suppirt of General
$3,155
Illinois Demolay
New Lenox, IL
Charitable-general Support
$3,000
Illinois Masonic Found for the Pre
Springfield, IL
Charitable-general Support
$3,000
Disabled Patriot Fund Inc
Tinley Park, IL
Charitable-general Support
$2,000
124 Augustus N Gage Council
Glenview, IL
Charitable-general Support
$1,000
Pro Se Family Foundation
Union, NJ
Charitable- General Support
$1,000
Friendship Assembly 100
Glenview, IL
Charitble-general Support
$1,000
Society of King Solomon
Springfield, IL
Charitable-general Support
$1,000
Royal Arch Masons of Illinois(evans
Morton Grove, IL
Charitable-general Support
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Masonic Foundation of Wilmette Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Masonic Foundation of Wilmette Inc reported 10 itemized grants totaling $66.2K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $50K (median $1.5K).

Recent recipients include WILMETT EVANSTON LODGE 524, ILLINOIS MASONIC OUTREACH SERVICES, ILLINOIS DEMOLAY, among 10 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Masonic Foundation of Wilmette Inc is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Masonic Foundation of Wilmette Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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