Trustees of the Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund

The "Trustees of the Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund" in its corporate capacity is vested with the title to the real estate of the Fraternity in this jurisdiction and empowered to build and maintain a Masonic Hall in the City of New York, and out of the funds derived from the rent or income thereof, or other sources, to build an asylum or asylums, a home or homes, a school or schools, for the free education of the children of Masons, and for the relief, support and care of worthy and indigent Masons, their wives, widows and orphans.

Changing the culture of aging into one that is life-affirming, satisfying, humane and meaningful.

The Trustees are responsible for maintaining one of the most beautiful fraternal buildings in the United States, which includes operating and repair costs and capital improvements.

The Old '76 House is one America's oldest taverns. Built in 1668 it served as a meeting place, as well a tavern. During the Revolutionary War, President George Washington, who made his headquarters in Tappan had Major Andre, who was a British spy, imprisoned in the Old '76 House, then called Mabie's Inn.

1,600 beautiful acres in the Adirondack Park Preserve.

Providing all Masons across the state up to date and informed.

Providing financial assistance to full-time college students.

Help us continue to serve humanity, our Brothers and their families.

Please contact us with any questions you may have or request more information. We look forward to hearing from you.

In their corporate capacity, the Trustees are vested with the title to the real estate owned by the Fraternity in this jurisdiction. As such, they are empowered to build and maintain a Hall whose derived income funds the construction of asylums, homes or schools for the free education of Masons' children, and also provides relief, support and care of worthy and indigent Masons as well as their wives, widows and orphans.

The Grand Lodge constitution specifies that the Trustees of the Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund shall consist of nine persons who are members of lodges under the authority of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the state of New York. In order to avoid any conflict of interest, Grand Lodge officers are not eligible for office as a Trustee, and Trustees are ineligible for office in the Grand Lodge.