Masonic Benevolence
Accepts applications
Masonic Benevolence is a private foundation in Blue Earth, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $6,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$27,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$511,462
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $16,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,960 | 8 | $401,923 |
| 2024 | $16,000 | 7 | $492,116 |
| 2025 | $27,000 | 10 | $511,462 |
How to apply
| Contact | Masonic Benevolence 923 Upper Valley Dr, Blue Earth, MN 56013 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (507) 526-3680 |
| What to submit | Written college and/or business goals and any other information. |
What Masonic Benevolence funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 10 | $27,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faribault County 4H | Donation to further charitable mission and benefit local community | $6,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,500 |
| Blue Earth Area Softball Associatio | Donation to further charitable mission and benefit local community | $2,500 |
| St Lukes Lutheran Care Center | Donation to further charitable mission and benefit local community | $2,500 |
| Chain of Lakes Lodge | Donation to further charitable mission and benefit local community | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bonnie Miller
- Les Pearson
- Lars Bierly
- William Olson
- Travis Keister
Questions people ask
Does Masonic Benevolence accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Masonic Benevolence give?
$27,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Masonic Benevolence?
Its 2025 filing lists Bonnie Miller (Director), Les Pearson (Director), Lars Bierly (Director) and William Olson (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Masonic Benevolence fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.