Volume LIIIAugust 2006Number 3

Office of Gift Planning, Masonic Charities

Unfortunately, Money Doesn't Grow on Trees
But there is a Way to Earn Income While Carving Your Legacy!


Make an irrevocable gift ($5,000.00 minimum) to one of the Masonic Charities of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, including the Masonic Villages, The Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation, The Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania and the Masonic Charities Fund and receive

Income for Life!


The Masonic Charities now offer charitable gift annuities at attractive NEW rates!
Benefits Include:
  • Fixed Income
  • Dependable Payments
  • Backed by the Assets of the Masonic Charity Issuing the Annuity
  • Payments Partially Tax-Free for a Period of Years
  • Federal Income Tax Charitable Deduction Income for Life!
For additional information about how a gift annuity might benefit you, in complete confidence and at no cost or obligation, simply complete and return the response coupon to the Office of Gift Planning, or telephone to speak with one of our Office of Gift Planning staff members in the geographic region nearest you:
Central Pennsylvania
(717) 367-1121, ext. 33460
or (800) 599-6454
Western Pennsylvania
(412) 741-1400, ext. 3011
or (866) 872-0664
Eastern Pennsylvania
(610) 825-6100, ext. 1348
Out-of-State
(800) 599-6454
The official registration and financial information for any of the Masonic Charities may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Consider the Following NEW
Sample Payment Rates*:
One-LifeTwo-Life
AgeRate Age Rate
70 6.7% 70 & 75 6.3%
75 7.3% 75 & 80 6.8%
80 8.2% 80 & 85 7.5%
85 9.7% 85 & 90 8.6%
90+ 11.5%
*New rates reflect changes recommended by the Office of Gift Planning for all NEW Charitable Gift Annuities written on or after July 1, 2006. Some restrictions apply.



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