The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation of Canada

The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation of Canada The Foundation labours for the benefit of all Canadians, regardless of race or creed. The Foundation is governed by the Officers and Directors.

The aim of the Foundation as listed in the Letters Patent is to “make grants for charitable purposes to any educational or other charitable organizations, which carries on its work solely within Canada”. Background of the Foundation

The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation of Canada is a private charitable Foundation registered with Revenue Canada under Letters Patent of Incorporation (1964), fund

ed by donations and bequests from the 26,000 members of The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of Canada. Over the years millions of dollars have been disbursed to assist dedicated researchers in a search for the causes and cure of intellectual impairment. The Work of the Foundation

The aim of the Foundation as listed in the Letters Patent is to “make grants for charitable purposes to any educational or other charitable organizations, which carries on its work solely within Canada”. The Foundation has been since its conception and continues to be, an example of benevolence without ostentation and assistance without self-interest. From its incorporation, the Foundation has concentrated its efforts in support of research into the causes of and hopefully, the eventual cure of intellectual impairment, especially as it affects children and persons of advanced years in the form of Alzheimer’s Disease. The Foundation concentrates its assistance in focused areas of research into the causes of intellectual impairment. Research grants support research into the causes of the disease as opposed to active treatment or palliative care. Graduate Student awards may also support research into active treatment or palliative care. The Scottish Rite Foundation Logo

The logo of the Scottish Rite Foundation combines two elements: the Masonic triangle and a maze containing a stylized human form. The triangle is a symbol of the Deity used around the world. The maze symbolizes the complex road to unravelling the puzzles of intellectual impairment. The stylized human at the end of the maze suggests the perfectibility of humankind. The Grants and Awards Programme

The Grants and Awards Committee of the Foundation, annually approves the awarding of over $420,000 in major research grants in support of studies relating to intellectual impairment.The Awards Program focuses it’s funding on Research Grants of $35,000 to support Biomedical research into intellectual impairment especially as it affects children and the causes and cure of Alzheimer’s Disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation Learning Centre for Children

The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation has decided to develop its Learning Centres program based on the long and successful experience of the US Scottish Rite jurisdictions, where over 200 Centres are now in operation. The Canadian program is based on the one in the Rite’s Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, which addressed only the remedial tutoring of children with dyslexia. For more information on this program just click on the following link to be taken to the Learning Centres.

07/12/2026
https://vimeo.com/1191296653The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation - Changing Lives Through Learning & ResearchDiscover...
05/27/2026

https://vimeo.com/1191296653

The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation - Changing Lives Through Learning & Research

Discover the inspiring story of the Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation — an organization dedicated to improving lives through education, neuroscience research, and support for children with dyslexia.

Featuring Sovereign Grand Commander David Bennett, Foundation President Richard Jones, researchers, educators, and families, this video explores the Foundation’s mission to support “Puzzles of the Mind” research by funding new scientists and expand access to life-changing Dyslexia learning programs across Canada.

From groundbreaking neuroscience initiatives to the Orton-Gillingham learning method used in Scottish Rite Learning Centres, this video highlights how quiet acts of service and lifelong learning can create meaningful change in communities nationwide.

Learn how Freemasonry, through the Scottish Rite, continues to make a positive impact through leadership, charity, education, and compassion.

Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of Canada

Discover the inspiring story of the Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation — an organization dedicated to improving lives through education, neuroscience research, and support for children with dyslexia. Featuring Sovereign Grand Commander David Bennett, Foundation President Richard Jones, researcher...

05/21/2026
05/15/2026

Thank you to the The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation of Canada and to Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of Canada (Ottawa Valley Chapter) for your gift!

We appreciate your support of us and our Neighbours!

05/15/2026
02/23/2026

Pop the popcorn and grab a tissue! We are proud to share this look inside our Learning Centre, with commentary by some of our children, parents, volunteers and awesome tutors. With thanks to The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation of Canada. Enjoy!
https://dyslexiacentrehamilton.com/about-our-learning-centre

01/14/2026

🎄 Northern Lights District Christmas Wish List Donation 🎄

As part of the annual Christmas Wish List program, the Northern Lights District was pleased to present a $1,000 donation to the Dyslexia Edmonton Learning Center. The cheque was presented by the District Deputy Grand Master of the Northern Lights District, supporting an organization that provides vital learning assistance to individuals and families within the community.

This donation was made possible through the Masonic Foundation of Alberta, continuing its commitment to supporting meaningful charitable initiatives during the Christmas season. The Dyslexia Edmonton Learning Center plays an important role in specialized learning support, and this contribution helps further their valuable work.

The Northern Lights District is proud to support organizations that make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others.

Pictured left to right
District Secretary, Northern Lights District
Past District Deputy Grand Master, Northern Lights District
District Deputy Grand Master, Northern Lights District
Director, Dyslexia Edmonton Learning Center
President, Dyslexia Edmonton Learning Center

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