Trustees of the Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund
AT THE MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY, WE LOOK TO THE PAST, LIVE IN THE PRESENT, AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE.
The Trustees of the Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund were created by an act of the New York State Legislature in April of 1864. With that decree, this group was entrusted with the maintenance and protection of various assets of the New York State Masonic Fraternity. The Trustees were empowered to build and maintain the Masonic Hall on West 23rd Street in New York City. From the revenue derived from those buildings, they would operate a home for the relief, support, and care of Masons, their wives, widows, and orphans. Originally founded as the “Masonic Home” in May of 1893, the Trustees continue their legacy of overseeing the operations of the Masonic Care Community.
All volunteers, the Trustees also oversee operations of Round Lake Camp and the Camp Turk program in the Adirondacks. They also oversee the DeWint House/George Washington’s Headquarters and Historic Site in Tappan New York; the Grand Lodge Building of the New York State Masonic Fraternity in New York City, Masonic Care New Rochelle, and development of a new property site in Henrietta, New York.
The New York State Masonic Fraternity supports the Masonic Care Community and has helped shape who we are today.
Members of the New York State Fraternity, and Brother Masons from around the country, have been leading contributors to the Masonic Care Community from its very beginning to today. They have helped create a safe haven and welcome place for tens of thousands of people in need.
Click here to access the latest issues of The Empire State Mason Magazine and to learn more about the NYS Masonic Fraternity.
Continued Growth, Timeless Mission
Our proud history has shaped who we are, but at the Masonic Care Community, we are always looking forward. Today, we remain focused on enhancing the quality of life for those we serve by continuously improving our campus, programs, and services. Walk through our grounds on any given day, and you’ll likely see construction crews, landscaping teams, or volunteers working together to ensure that our community is not just maintained, but constantly evolving to meet the needs of current and future generations.
Highlights of Our Beautiful Campus
- Veterans Memorial Garden
- Horticultural Center
- Daniel D. Tompkins Memorial Chapel
- Bee and Honey Harvesting Program
- Apple Orchard
- Walking Trails
- Masonic Cemetary
We’re always happy to talk to you about the Masonic Care Community.
Whether you’re looking for care for yourself or a loved one, or would simply like to learn more about the Masonic Care Community, we’d love to speak with you! You may call us at (315) 798-4800 to learn more about how we can help, or click the button below to fill out our convenient contact form. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Community Impact
An overview of this past year’s events, celebrations and initiatives in the community. Highlighting the contributions of our donors, volunteers, staff and residents.
