The mission of the Kansas Masonic Foundation is to encourage philanthropy from Kansas Masons, their family and friends for charitable, educational and scientific programs. The Kansas Masonic Foundation was established in 1966. The Foundation is totally funded by voluntary gifts and endowments from Kansas Masons, their families and friends. No portion of the dues of any Masonic body goes to the Foundation.

Since 1974, the Kansas Masonic Foundation has been making annual grants to the Kansas Masonic Cancer Research Institute at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. These grants began at first to assist in the care of cancer patients. The Foundation changed its direction in 1992 when the grants assisted cancer research. Well over $11 million dollars have been donated by Kansas Masons for cancer research and care since 1974.

C-Club
 
The “C-Club” evolved in 1981 to help KU Medical Center in its fight against cancer. This membership group of Kansas Masonic Foundation supporters currently totals nearly 20,000 Kansas Masons. Donors having a cumulative gift of $25.00 or more are featured as “Members” on their Lodge’s “C-Club” Plaque. These plaques recognize donors who contribute to the Kansas Masonic Foundation for cancer research or student loans. The different levels of cumulative giving in the “C-Club” are:

• Gold ($100.00-plus)
  
• Ruby ($500.00-plus)
  
• Diamond ($1,000.00-plus)
  
• Platinum ($5,000.00-plus)
  
• Philanthropist ($10,000.00-plus)
  

Those who name the Foundation in their Will or trust become members of the Heritage Club. Ladies of Kansas Masons may become willing workers in the good we do. A $100.00 cumulative contribution entitles her to the beautiful Ladies “C-Club” pin.

Lenexa Lodge #135 currently has 2 Phlanthropists, 2 Platinum, 11 Diamond, 10 Ruby, 48 Gold, and 121 Members supporting the KMF C-Club.  Please Click Here to view the list.