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The Dayton Masonic Foundation was approved as a non-profit Corporation on June 20, 1993. The Foundation is classified as exempt from Federal Income Tax under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501(c) (3). The Foundation is being treated as a publicly supported organization and any contributions made by donors are deductible, when made for any of the four purposes set out in the IRS letter of approval. They are as follows:

1. The Masonic Temple Building is located in the City of Dayton and is listed on the United States Register of Historical Properties. The Foundation will maintain the building in its original condition.

2. The Foundation will support organizations in the area who promote and inspire individuals to serve their community and country, by providing these various tax-exempt organizations with a place to conduct programs related to their organizations.

3. The Foundation will provide general scholarships to assist deserving students from the fourteen-county area in attaining a higher education.

4. The Foundation will provide grants to qualified exempt organizations who administer to the poor and needy of the communities in the Valley of Dayton.

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To learn How You Can Give click here.

As a member of the Scottish Rite fellowship (approximately 9,800 members) in the Valley of Dayton, your contribution will make it possible to achieve the restoration work necessary to bring the Masonic Temple building to its 1928 condition and extend the life of the building for future Scottish Rite, Valley of Dayton members. Your contributions may be designated for any of the four purposes of the Foundation.

Your contributions to the Dayton Masonic Foundation are working. Many positive activities are going on in the building. The building parapets and penthouse walls have been repaired. Masonry joints and tuck-pointing have been completed on the top 9 feet of building. The exterior of the building has now been cleaned, repaired, tuck-pointed and sealed and the roof replaced.

The roof repair alone cost over $702,000. We spent about $200,000 on necessary masonry work in preparation for the roof replacement project. This will give us a solid roof over our heads for years to come. Also we have completed the complet restoration with new seats of our auditorium and recently finished a complete restoration of our Great Lounge on the first floor. All this was done with our members contributions to this Foundation.

There are many more major projects needing attention and with your help and support, we will return our Temple to its original splendor. Any individual may contribute to the Dayton Masonic Foundation and receive a letter confirming this donation, which is deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes.

The Dayton Masonic Foundation was established for several charitable reasons, one of which is to help maintain our Temple. Your tax deductible contribution is needed and would be appreciated. Please consider a gift for this important project now. Make your check payable to the Dayton Masonic Foundation for $20, $50, $100, $250 for balcony seat, $300 for orchestra seat memorial plaque on arm rest $500, $1000 or more today. Your gift can make a difference between the success or failure of your historical Dayton Masonic home.

Through December, 2010, the Foundation received thousands of gifts and pledges. We still need your support and help in ensuring future needs.

For your convenience, a Contribution Form can be accessed below and we hope that you will use this form to forward your gift.

To access the Contribution Form you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can get Adobe Acrobat Reader for FREE by clicking the image to the left. To access the contribution form click here.

Respectfully,

, Executive Director