The Franklin Legacy Society

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.

Who is Eligible for Membership?

Membership in the Franklin Legacy Society is open to anyone who has included a provision in any amount for one or more of the Masonic Charities in their will, revocable trust, life insurance policy, or retirement plan. Also eligible are persons who have entered into a planned gift arrangement, such as a life estate, charitable gift annuity, pooled income fund, charitable remainder trust or charitable lead trust, with a Masonic Charity.

We would like to say "Thank You"

Members of the Franklin Legacy Society are recognized in the following ways:

• Invitations to special events
• Recognition on a special donor wall *
• Recognition in the Annual Report for the Masonic Charities *
• Recognition with the Society's distinctive lapel pin depicting Bro. Benjamin Franklin at work at his printing press and a book clock

* NOTE: Donors may choose to remain anonymous while participating in the activities of the Franklin Legacy Society.

How May I Become a Member?

If you have already provided for one or more of the Masonic Charities in your financial plans as outlined above, you qualify for membership in the Franklin Legacy Society. Complete and return the form in the brochure link below to the Office of Gift Planning or telephone us at (800) 599-6454. We will then forward you a short membership application for completion. Upon receipt of the completed membership application, we will forward your Franklin Legacy Society membership packet.

If you are considering providing for one or more of the Masonic Charities in your estate plans or through an appropriate planned gift arrangement and if you are interested in considering membership in the Society, the staff of the Office of Gift Planning looks forward to assisting you and your advisors in complete confidence and, of course, at no obligation to you.