Charities

The Grand Lodge of Texas provides care for the widows and children of its deceased or troubled members through the Texas Masonic Retirement Center in Arlington and the Texas Masonic Home and School in Fort Worth.

 Applications and additional information for either institution may be obtained by writing...

Superintendent

Texas Masonic Home and School

P.O. Box 15040

Fort Worth, TX 76119

(817) 531-9300 or (214) 429-6071

Admission of Widows to the Texas Masonic Retirement Center

An application must be completed and approved by the lodge of which the deceased husband was a member. The vote of the lodge may be at either a called or stated meeting. Facts not known by the widow's lodge may be certified by the lodge nearest the residence of the widow.

 The Board of Directors has established the following general requirements for the admission of widows to the Texas Masonic Retirement Center through the Masonic Home and School:

• Only the widow of a deceased Master Mason in good standing in a Texas lodge at the date of his death will be admitted.

• If married more than once, a widow's last husband must have been a Mason.

• A widow whose age and physical condition are such that she can earn a living will not be admitted.

• If there is sufficient property to care for a widow, or if her children are able and willing to care for her, she will not be admitted.

• Transportation to and from the Home must be provided without any expense to the Home.

• Property owned by the widow must be assigned to the Texas Masonic Home and School.

• Upon the death of a widow, the sponsoring lodge is responsible for assisting with funeral expense only if there is a desire to be of assistance

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD A WIDOW BE 
SENT TO THE RETIREMENT CENTER
until the lodge making application has been notified by the Superintendent 
that the applicant is eligible and the Retirement Center prepared to receive her.

Masonic Children & Family Services of Texas

TO ALL PARTIES APPLYING FOR SERVICES:
General Information:

Masonic Children & Family Services of Texas, located in Hurst, Texas, is maintained and operated by The Grand Lodge of Texas for Masonic and Non-Masonic children living throughout Texas. All applicants must be approved by a Texas Lodge in accordance with the Grand Lodge law and board of director’s rules.

If the applicant has/have Masonic relatives, the relative’s lodge is encouraged to sponsor the
applicant. However, a lodge closer to the applicant may provide additional information to the
sponsoring lodge, if necessary

Applicant(s), parent(s), legal guardian(s), managing conservator(s), and family(s) are at liberty torefuse services at anytime.

Masonic Children & Family Services of Texas may refuse services at any time, should staff
determine that Masonic Children & Family Services of Texas is no longer able to provide the best services for the applicant.

Application Requirements & Procedures:
Applicant must have an identified need
Applicant must be a resident of Texas
An application must be completed by the responsible legal guardian or persons seeking services
Applicant must provide proof of income (See application for types)

Use & Disbursement of the Fund
No race or ethnic background is to be used for determination of assistance;
Masonic affiliation is given priority;

Applicant and/or Legal Guardian must actively and positively participate in the treatment and
resolution of their case to remain eligible for services;

Applicant and/or Legal Guardian must agree to fill out required surveys/feedback on services
received;

Consideration of all expenditures a family may have, including any special circumstance are
reviewed in determining approval;

If other resources are available, they are considered when making a decision regarding
application approval; and

Financial support is not guaranteed and is contingent upon eligibility, availability of funds, and a qualified provider;

The ultimate determination will be by Masonic Home and School of Texas in its sole discretion.

Further questions should be directed to:

Masonic Children & Family Services of Texas

338 Grapevine Hwy.

Hurst, TX 76054

Local: 817-503-1500 Long Distance: 877-203-9111
http://www.mhstx.org/contact.html

The Appendant Bodies

 The charity and service activities of the appendant bodies of Masonry are the direct application of that Masonic purpose, "to cultivate the exercise of charity in its best and broadest sense and generally . . . to promote the happiness of mankind." You can be furnished with literature from each appendant order describing its particular charity or service.

 For information, it is suggested that you write to the address listed:

 Eastern Star

The Eastern Star Home

Grand Secretary

O.E.S. Office Building

1111 E. Division

Arlington, Texas 76011

 

Scottish Rite

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital

2222 Welborn Street

Dallas, Texas 75219

(214) 559-7605

Scottish Rite Dormitory

210 W. 27th Street

Austin, Texas 78705

(512) 476-9131

The Scottish Rite Educational & Fellowship Program of Texas

P.O. Box 3080

Waco, Texas 76707

(817) 754-3942

The Lee Lockwood Texas Scottish Rite Library and Museum

2801 W. Waco Drive (P.O. Box 3080, 76707)

Waco, Texas 76710

 

Shrine

Hospitals for Children and Burns Institutes: Contact the Recorder of any Shrine Temple or through the Shrine Club

 

York Rite

Texas Masonic Retirement Center

1501 West Division

Arlington, Texas 76012
www.texasmasonicretirementcenter.org

The Knights Templar Eye Foundation

P.O. Box 296

Waco, Texas 76703

Knights Templar Education Foundation Masonic Temple

P.O. Box 1320

Fort Worth, Texas 76101

 

Grotto

Mystic Order Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm

6161 Busch Blvd., Suite 201

Columbus, Ohio 43229

Donations and Bequests

 Texas Masons are justly proud of the many charitable organizations which are operated by members of the Masonic family in our state. All of them are made possible through the generosity of Masons and non-Masons who believe in what we are trying to accomplish.

 For your information, there are a number of methods which can be utilized to achieve the purpose of the gift. Some of these are: A Will; Outright Gifts; A Living Trust; A Term Trust or Life Insurance.

 If you wish to become a donor to any of our charities the official names are as follows:

 Masonic Home and School of Texas P.O. Box 15040 Fort Worth, Texas 76119

Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas

Texas Masonic Retirement Center

1501 West Division Street

Arlington, Texas 76012

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital

2222 Welborn Street

Dallas, Texas 75219

The Scottish Rite Foundation of Texas

P.O. Box 3080

Waco, Texas 76707

The Scottish Rite Educational & Fellowship Program of Texas

P.O. Box 3080

Waco, Texas 76707

The Scottish Rite Education Association of Texas

210 West 27th Street

Austin, Texas 78705

Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc.

P.O. Box 579

Springfield, Illinois 62705

Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, A Corporation

P.O. Box 25356

Tampa, Florida 33607

(A specific hospital may be designated)

Mystic Order Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm

6161 Busch Blvd., Suite 201

Columbus, Ohio 43229

Sam Houston Hall of Fame

(Grand Lodge Library and Museum)

P.O. Box 446

Waco, Texas 76703