Centennial Cornerstone Campaign
The Dayton Masonic Center, a beacon of community service and rich history since 1928, stands as a testament to the values of brotherhood and philanthropy. As we celebrate its centennial, we invite you to be a part of the Centennial Cornerstone Campaign, ensuring this magnificent building and its vital community programs thrive for another 100 years. Your support helps preserve a cherished landmark and strengthens the foundation for future generations of Masons and the wider Dayton community. Join us in building a legacy that endures.
The Dayton Masonic Center Story
For nearly a century, the Dayton Masonic Center has stood as a beacon of service to Masonry and the greater Dayton community. As we approach our 100th year, we stand at a crucial juncture—one that calls for our vision, commitment, and action.
Our historic building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a testament to Masonic values and community engagement, now requires our collective support to ensure its legacy continues for generations to come. The Centennial Cornerstone Campaign is not just about preserving bricks and mortar; it’s about securing a vibrant future for Masonry in Dayton. The funds raised will be invested and used to maintain and operate the Dayton Masonic Center, sustaining it for years to come.
We call upon each of you, our esteemed brothers, to join us in this noble endeavor. Together, we can ensure that our cherished Masonic Center continues to serve as a hub of fellowship, learning, and community service for the next 100 years and beyond. Let us honor our past by securing our future.
To make your donation or pledge to the Centennial Cornerstone Campaign easier, we have partnered with The Dayton Foundation to assist with recurring gifts, gifts of stock, and legacy gifts. Your gift to the Masonic Center Foundation is tax-deductible as a Qualified Charitable Distribution. For confidentiality, please notify The Dayton Foundation directly. If you desire recognition while keeping the details private, inform the Campaign Committee of your plans for an anonymous gift.
Please return your pledge card for this three-year campaign soon—your gift matters.
Your participation will make a lasting impact on the legacy of Masonry in Dayton.
To Donate
There are two ways to donate to the Centennial Cornerstone Campaign. You may download our pledge card and and pledge your donation across several years or you can click the "Donate Now" button and give directly through the Dayton Foundation. Please consider a gift to help us keep this beautiful historic building standing strong on the hill. Help us honor the past and secure the future.