Charities
The Grand Lodge of Illinois A.F. & A.M. oversees statewide charitable initiatives on behalf of its members. Illinois Freemasons work together through the Grand Lodge to support life-changing programs that serve children, our Brothers, and families in need. In FY2025, our charities:
Supported over 550 people through the Illinois Masonic Outreach Services (IMOS)
Raised over $1.9M for members of the Illinois Masonic community in need
Gave 55 scholarships given to aspiring students from IMOS and the Illinois Children's Assistance Program (IMCAP)
and more!
Learn more about our charitable initiatives below.
Illinois Masonic Outreach Services (IMOS)
IMOS allows Illinois Freemasons to fulfill their Masonic oath of coming to the aid of a Brother, their spouse, widow, and orphans in times of necessity.
Illinois Masonic Student Assistance Program (IMSAP)
IMSAP is a school-based early intervention approach designed to enhance educators’ skills in identifying and assisting at-risk students.
Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl
This annual scholastic tournament, sponsored by the Freemasons of Illinois, aims to provide positive recognition for academic excellence.
Illinois Masonic Children’s Assistance Program (IMCAP)
IMCAP partners with Illinois Masonic Lodges to provide assistance to children and young adults in our communities.
Illinois Masonic Family Identification Program
Every year in the U.S., thousands of children become lost. A few are victims of abduction. The Freemasons of Illinois hold and fund identification workshops for families all around the state to help them find and prevent victims of abduction.
