Ruth Hayward Masonic Fund
Accepts applications
Ruth Hayward Masonic Fund is a private foundation in Champaign, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $134,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $19,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$134,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$19,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $119,500 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $110,000 | 8 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $119,500 | 9 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $134,000 | 8 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ron Cramer Urbana Masonic Lodge 157, Champaign, IL 61820 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (217) 352-7528, mldcramer@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Applicants must submit detailed information concerning the use of funds received in a prior year, including a description of how any additional funds were utilized. Please document any responses you may have received from the goods and services you provided the seniors of champaign county. A senior citizen is one who resides in champaign county, is 60 years of age or older, and in need of assistance for food, clothing, medical or rehabilitation services, housing or structure improvements, utilities or other services as requested and appropriate. Funds must be used for seniors in champaign county. |
| Deadlines | Application deadline: august 10 |
| Restrictions | As stipulated in other sections. Funds must be used for seniors in champaign county. |
What Ruth Hayward Masonic Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8 | $134,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food for Seniors | Senior citizen assistance | $25,000 |
| Osf Foundation - Peace Meal | Senior citizen assistance | $25,000 |
| Champaign County Family Service Hom | Senior citizen assistance | $22,000 |
| Champaign County Regional Planning | Senior citizen assistance | $20,000 |
| Champaign County Meals on Wheels | Senior citizen assistance | $18,000 |
| Champaign County Senior Transit | Senior citizen assistance | $12,000 |
| Bradley Learning Center | Children assistance | $7,000 |
| Salvation Army of Champaign County | Senior citizen assistance | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald W Lyman
- Ronald E Cramer
- Bradford Cronk
- Zachery Morlock
- Kenton Leonard
- John Lawyer
- Roger Hills
- Zachary Sims
- Jerry Askren
- Eric Broga
- Jakob Broga
- Elmer Lawyer V
Questions people ask
Does Ruth Hayward Masonic Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application deadline: august 10.
How much does Ruth Hayward Masonic Fund give?
$134,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $19,000.
Who runs Ruth Hayward Masonic Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Ronald W Lyman (Tyler), Ronald E Cramer (Treasurer), Bradford Cronk (Secretary) and Zachery Morlock (Worshipful M) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Ruth Hayward Masonic Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly seniors and food and hunger.