Giving to the Masonic Library and Museum

Our mission is to educate and enlighten Masons and the general public by presenting the Masonic Temple as the preeminent living, architectural representation of the values, ideals and culture of Freemasonry and a center of fraternal, social, cultural and business activities; curating and showcasing its collections to highlight the contributions of Freemasonry and Freemasons; engaging diverse audiences through primary research concerning the values, ideals, history and culture of Freemasonry; and preserving important Masonic-related monuments in Pennsylvania.

The Masonic Library and Museum in Philadelphia is home to more than 30,000 artifacts, including precious relics from our nation’s founding. Built in 1873, it is a National Historic Landmark renowned for its beauty, architectural mastery and historical significance. Support from generous individuals is needed so the artifacts inside the Masonic Library and Museum will remain preserved for future generations to learn from and enjoy.

Do you want to make a gift from your IRA or a gift of stock? Call us today at 800-599-6454, and we can help.

The official registration and financial information of Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

Giving Opportunities

Questions? Call 1-800-599-6454

Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania

Help keep the Masonic Library and Museum alive and humming with history. The Masonic Library and Museum welcomes more than 14,000 visitors annually. These include students, academics, artists, public visitors and Masons from across the world. Each piece of hand-crafted furniture, one-of-a-kind artwork, historic book and rare document inside the Masonic Library and Museum needs to be preserved, as each one tells the story of the birth of Freemasonry and our great Nation.

Your contributions to this endowment are invested, and the income earned is available to assist in maintaining and preserving the Masonic Temple, Library and Museum.

Make a Planned Gift

Leave your legacy while ensuring the Masonic Library and Museum’s mission can continue. There are various planned giving options for you to choose from:

  • Charitable gift annuities

  • An IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution

  • A distribution from a donor-advised fund

  • Giving through your Will or trust by naming the Masonic Library and Museum as the beneficiary of your IRA, retirement plan, annuity or life insurance (easily print out our bequest language, and share it with your advisor to include the Masonic Library and Museum in your estate plan)

Contact Us:
Office of Mission Advancement and Development
1-800-599-6454
giving@pamasonictemple.org

If you are considering a planned gift, visit our Masonic Charities planned giving website with valuable tools to learn how to get started in realizing your personal and charitable goals. Explore a free Estate Planning Guide and Wills Planner, where you can securely establish your own estate plan to share with your attorney or one of our recommended attorneys. This site is a must-see if you’re preparing or updating your estate plan or making more than a cash gift to the Masonic Library and Museum.

Donor Recognition

The Franklin Legacy Society recognizes and honors persons of vision and foresight who have taken the initiative, through their estate plans, to strengthen and enhance the good works of one or more of the Masonic Charities of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Through their benevolence, members of the society are helping to ensure that the vital missions of the Masonic Charities will be available for the benefit of future generations. Click here to see the brochure.