Mason’s Giving Circle

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Honoring Our Founding

Mason’s Giving Circle is a donor society exclusively for Collegiate Members of Lambda Chi Alpha. It is named after the first charitable donor whose estate gift established the Foundation, John “Jack” Mason (Pennsylvania 1913)—our spiritual founder and Ritual author.

Collegiate Members can join Mason’s Giving Circle by making a symbolic donation of $19.09 to honor our Fraternity’s founding year.

Chapters with 100% participation of Collegiate Members joining Mason’s Giving Circle as part of the Founders’ Day Challenge will receive a trophy and recognition during the High Zeta Summit.

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First Donor to the Foundation

Mason’s Giving Circle is named after our ritual author, spiritual founder, and first charitable donor to the Foundation, Dr. John E. “Jack” Mason Jr. (Pennsylvania 1913).

This donor society is aims to cultivate a spirit of philanthropy and engage Collegiate Members in making a positive impact within our Fraternity.

It is an investment in the future of Lambda Chi and a tribute to our spiritual founder.

Lambda Chi Alpha is the only fraternity whose spiritual founder also served as its first charitable donor.

Thanks to his generosity, Brother Mason established the Lambda Chi Foundation—the largest public charity dedicated to supporting the Brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha.

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Mason’s Giving Circle Champions

Chapters with 100% participation of Collegiate Members joining Mason’s Giving Circle as part of the Founders’ Day Challenge.

Texas Christian // Iota-Pi

Wabash // Alpha-Kappa

What are the benefits of joining Mason's Giving Circle?

Mason’s Giving Circle donors receive a lapel pin and will vote to determine how the funds will be used to benefit current Active Members.

Chapters with 100% participation of Collegiate Members giving to Mason Giving Circle for $19.09 will receive the following prizes:

Mason’s Giving Circle Champion Trophy
Recognition in the Cross & Crescent and on Lambda Chi Alpha social media and websites
Recognition during the High Zeta Summit

Donor Testimony

Why I Give

“I joined the Mason Circle to uphold the beliefs every Lambda Chi should embrace. The belief in encouraging our actives and alumni to support our greater mission of developing better men. The story of the Bridge Builder reminds us of the vital moral lesson of paying it forward to the brothers who come after us and beyond. To truly embody our ideals, we must support one another, and I believe the Educational Foundation plays a crucial role in that effort.”

Jesse James Gutierrez, Texas San Antonio ‘25

High Alpha, Texas San Antonio (Phi-Upsilon)

“It allows us to stand by our Brothers near and far in moments when they need it most. Giving holds deep meaning for me and my fellow Brothers because we have all experienced the power of compassion during our own times of need. We see it as both a privilege and a responsibility to be that source of strength and support for others, just as others have been to us.”

Grayson Keistler, North Carolina Charlotte '26

High Alpha, North Carolina Charlotte (Beta-Upsilon)