Charity & Chapter History
Chartered on February 23, 1923, our lodge was known as a businessman’s lodge in its early years. Members came from all professions, including stationery and printing, plumbing, lawyers, doctors, and many business owners. Early prominent members included Nugget Grossetette, owner of Eveready Oil Company; H.B. Horn, who’s namesake adorns the YMCA located on Indian School Rd.; and Chester French Stewart of French Mortuaries.
Member Domenic DePalma, a monument maker who made ashlars and rod holding blocks for lodges is our biggest benefactor. Domenic left his entire estate to our lodge, from which we are able to give back to our community. Recent contributions include $225,000 to Gorham Scout Ranch and during the pandemic we donated $100,000 to Roadrunner Food Bank.
Today, members of Albuquerque Lodge No. 60 include physicians, professors, Olympic coaches, tattoo artists, attorneys, advertising executives, and policymakers, including City Councilors, City Attorneys, and County Commissioners. Members served as Potentate of Ballut Abyad Shrine; Grand Heads of York Rite bodies; and Grand Lodge of New Mexico, including Grand Master, Grand Secretary, and Grand Lecturers.
Applying for Your Non-Profit Grant
As part of our mission to serve the communities we live in, Albuquerque 60 and its members dedicate funds from our budget every year to donate to worthy, people-focused causes to lift up the communities these non-profit organizations serve. And your non-profit can benefit by applying for a one-time donation.
Application Process
All donations are one-time gifts aimed at increasing the effectiveness, efficiency, or self-sufficiency of the recipient.
To be considered, each charitable organization or individual must submit a proposal to the Charity Committee. Requests must include the following requirements:
- Submitted in writing
- Organizations requesting donations must include the following items:
- Proof of status as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization;
- A balance sheet and income statement;
- A clear plan outlining how the Donation will be used; and
- A receipt confirming use of the Donation.
Funding for administrative costs or recurring operational expenses will not be considered. And donations must directly benefit people.
Member Domenic DePalma, a monument maker who made ashlars and rod holding blocks for lodges is our biggest benefactor. Domenic left his entire estate to our lodge, from which we are able to give back to our community. Recent contributions include $225,000 to Gorham Scout Ranch and during the pandemic we donated $100,000 to Roadrunner Food Bank.
Today, members of Albuquerque Lodge No. 60 include physicians, professors, Olympic coaches, tattoo artists, attorneys, advertising executives, and policymakers, including City Councilors, City Attorneys, and County Commissioners. Members served as Potentate of Ballut Abyad Shrine; Grand Heads of York Rite bodies; and Grand Lodge of New Mexico, including Grand Master, Grand Secretary, and Grand Lecturers.