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The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma proudly supports Oklahoma public school students and teachers through programs that celebrate achievement, creativity, learning, and dedication. These programs are the High School Senior Essay Contests, the Winter Holiday Visual Arts Contest, and the Student and Teacher of Today.
Access to hearing healthcare shouldn’t depend on where you live. Learn how the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma’s partnership with Hearts for Hearing is bringing life-changing diagnostic services and treatment directly to communities across all 77 Oklahoma counties through a Mobile Care Clinic that is transforming lives one stop at a time.
The Oklahoma FFA Foundation is helping prepare the next generation of leaders through scholarships, leadership development and agricultural education made possible by its partnership with the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma. Since establishing a $1 million endowment in 2019, MCFOK has supported Oklahoma FFA scholarships, Alumni Leadership Camp and student recognition programs that benefit FFA members statewide. From workforce development at the Oklahoma FFA State Convention to hands-on leadership experiences at Camp Tulakogee, the partnership is expanding educational opportunities and helping students build the skills needed for successful careers while strengthening Oklahoma's future workforce.
Oklahoma 4-H is expanding leadership and STEM education opportunities for youth statewide through a long-standing partnership with the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma. Since 2020, the foundation has invested more than $1 million to support Oklahoma 4-H Roundup, STEM programming and the Oklahoma 4-H Innovate Summit. These investments help thousands of young people build leadership, communication and career-ready skills through hands-on learning, peer-led STEM education and statewide outreach. From Oklahoma 4-H Roundup to national leadership experiences, participants gain confidence while preparing to become educators, innovators and community leaders. Together, Oklahoma 4-H and the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma are helping strengthen youth development and expand access to high-quality STEM learning across Oklahoma.
Every year, Oklahoma honors educators who make an extraordinary difference in the lives of their students. Learn how the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma proudly supports the Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Program and celebrates the educators shaping the future of our state.
Payne Education Center equips Oklahoma teachers with structured, phonics-based training that helps struggling readers, including those with dyslexia, succeed. Backed by more than $1.7 million in support from the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma, this work has expanded to reach thousands of educators and students, delivering measurable, life-changing results.
On March 10th, Oklahoma Masons were invited to participate in the 2026 OETA Festival. They answered phones, accepted donations, enjoyed snacks, shared exciting news/comments with the OETA team, and smiled for the cameras!
At the 2026 Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma Grant Presentations Luncheon, over $3.75 million was awarded to nonprofits.
The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma was an honoree at the 46th Oklahoma Governor’s Arts Awards, receiving the Business in the Arts Award. There to accept the award was Grand Master Don Stanton.
Now that the school year has ended, we want to take a moment to review the programs at the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma for public schools.
Don't forget about the Grow with Google Learning Program open to all members of our Masonic Family!
Our Masonic Youth Scholarship is now open!
Don't forget about the Winter Holiday Card Contest! Deadline is January 30th.
On February 16, 2022 the Masonic Charity Foundation was honored once again to support and sponsor Junior Achievement's Inspire Career Fair for students. Through a generous $50,000 donation, the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma has made a substantial investment...
On March 3, 2022 the Masonic Charity Foundation and the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma entered into our thirtieth year supporting the Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Ceremony. Most Worshipful Master Scott Vincent was had the great honor of being the opening speaker for the...
2021 Senior Essay Contest Winners Congratulations to our Statewide winners! Certificates and prizes will be mailed to either your supporting Lodge or School.District winners will be notified via email and their certificates mailed.
In the wide world of philanthropy Charity is one of the fundamental pillars of Freemasonry. The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma had its roots started in 1899 with the Territorial Grand Lodges understanding the need for care for brethren, Masonic orphans,...
2021 Grant RecipientDale K. Graham Veterans Foundation was one of several Oklahoma veteran organizations awarded a prestigious grant from the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma. “Being awarded this grant is a tremendous honor”, says Jon Foti, CEO, “It means that...
2021 Grant RecipientPayne Education Center, an Oklahoma City-based nonprofit teacher training and dyslexia advocacy center, was awarded a $150,000 grant from the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma to create both synchronous and asynchronous classes for teachers...
