Flemington Moose Lodge 1829

History Background and Goals

Founded in 1994 and approved for operation in September of 2000, Moose Charities is a registered 501 (c )(3) charitable corporation.  Moose Charities is the non-profit, fund-raising arm of Moose International with the purpose of:

1. providing funding for the capital needs and operational support of the fraternity’s Mooseheart, Child City & School, and the Moosehaven retirement community for senior members.
   
   
2. securing funding from Moose members and friends through periodic direct mail appeals, company matching gift programs, memorial contributions and other giving opportunities.
   
3. pursuing planned giving donations such as wills and bequests, charitable gift annuities, stocks, life insurance, other appreciated securities, real estate, etc.
   
   
4. soliciting major gifts and other significant support from individuals, corporations and foundations.
   
   
5. raising funds through annual giving programs such as the League of Guardians, Endowment Fund Club, Pacesetter program, etc.
   
   
6. providing funding through such special events as annual golf tournaments, motorcycle rallies, fall festivals, grass roots banquets, etc.
   
   
7. partnering with such national companies as Campbell’s Soup and General Mills to secure added financial support for Mooseheart’s educational programs.