The Knights Templar Eye Foundation
The Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc., is a 501(C) 3 charity, sponsored by the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America and was founded in 1956.
Mission Statement
“To improve vision through research education, and supporting access to care.”
From its inception $135 Million has been spent on research, patient care and education. The Foundation is also a co-sponsor of the Seniors EyeCare Program, a public service foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology which provides eye care at no cost to those who qualify through its corps of 7,000 volunteer ophthalmologists nationwide.
The Foundation is funded by donations from the Knights Templar membership as well as contribution made by Masons from throughout the Masonic Family. These tax-deductible donations go to either general or endowment funds. Many members, as well as non-members, leave bequests as part of their estates supporting the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. in the preservation of sight.
More information can be obtaining through the web site: www.knightstemplar.org/ktef or by writing Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. 1033 Long Prairie Road, Suite 5, Flower Mound, TX 75022.
Mission Statement
“To improve vision through research education, and supporting access to care.”
From its inception $135 Million has been spent on research, patient care and education. The Foundation is also a co-sponsor of the Seniors EyeCare Program, a public service foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology which provides eye care at no cost to those who qualify through its corps of 7,000 volunteer ophthalmologists nationwide.
The Foundation is funded by donations from the Knights Templar membership as well as contribution made by Masons from throughout the Masonic Family. These tax-deductible donations go to either general or endowment funds. Many members, as well as non-members, leave bequests as part of their estates supporting the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. in the preservation of sight.
More information can be obtaining through the web site: www.knightstemplar.org/ktef or by writing Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. 1033 Long Prairie Road, Suite 5, Flower Mound, TX 75022.
Knights Templar Holy Land Pilgrimage
In addition to the many religious observances throughout the year, The Grand Encampment of Knights Templar sponsors an annual "Holy Land Pilgrimage". The purpose of the pilgrimage is to send Christian Ministers to the Holy Land for a Biblical Study and Historical/Cultural Immersion Experience.Masonic membership is not required and the Minister can be male or female.
Knights Templar Educational Foundation
K.T. Education Foundation Brochure www.knightstemplar.org/KTEdF.pdf
The Knights Templar Educational Foundation, the first program of its kind, was organized in 1922. Since then, more than $38 million dollars has been loaned to 80,000 students to complete their last two years of college. This financial assistance is given without regard to race, color, creed, age or Masonic affiliation.
The Knights Templar Educational Foundation Committee considers all applications for scholarship without regard to age, race, religion, National origin, gender, of Masonic ties or affiliations.
These scholarships are not "grants in aid", but are open to all students regardless of their financial circumstances as long as they meet the requirements established by the committee. Financial aid to students who meet the required qualification may vary from state to state.
The Knights Templar Educational Foundation, the first program of its kind, was organized in 1922. Since then, more than $38 million dollars has been loaned to 80,000 students to complete their last two years of college. This financial assistance is given without regard to race, color, creed, age or Masonic affiliation.
The Knights Templar Educational Foundation Committee considers all applications for scholarship without regard to age, race, religion, National origin, gender, of Masonic ties or affiliations.
These scholarships are not "grants in aid", but are open to all students regardless of their financial circumstances as long as they meet the requirements established by the committee. Financial aid to students who meet the required qualification may vary from state to state.
