DeMolay Foundation of California, Inc.

The DeMolay Foundation of California, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation chartered on April 20, 1967, under the laws of the State of California. The purpose of the Foundation is: "To promote the guidance of DeMolays in their physical, mental and religious development through specific programs in the fields of physical education, sportsmanship, citizenship, public speaking, and the arts; all designed to promote a keen sense of the principles of good citizenship, sportsmanship, respect for parents and fellowmen, and to instill a philosophy of life that will sustain them in the future."

More simply stated, the Foundation was chartered to insure that no worthy youg man is prevented from benefiting from DeMolay programs because of financial need. To that end, the FOundation's earnings are pledged to:

• General financial asistance with Jurisdictional programming
• Leadership training programs
• Educational scholarships

Recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code, contributions to the Foundation are deductable when computing taxable net income.