Keystone of Life Foundation

The Keystone of Life Foundation (KLF) is a charitable society started by a group of Royal Arch Masons in 1973, and incorporated under the BC Societies Act, and is recognized and supported by the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of BC and Yukon.

It’s objective is to purchase medical equipment for hospitals and similar institutions in BC & Yukon, particularly those hospitals in outlying areas which are not served by well funded foundations.

Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded grants in excess of $500,000 to qualifying hospitals around the jurisdiction.

Funds to carry out this objective are derived from membership fees, donations, bequests and legacies and fund raising projects.

Income Tax deductible receipts are issued for all individual memberships & donations made to the Foundation.

Individual annual membership fee is currently $30.00. A Life Membership fee is calculated based on age as specified in our pamphlets. Information is available from your Scribe E, Grand Chapter, the Keystone executive or you can download the attached pdf form, complete, and send with a cheque made out to “Keystone of Life Foundation” for the appropriate amount to the address on the foot of the form or e-transfer the requisite amount to the email address printed on the application form.

The Keystone of Life Foundation is now registered with “Canada Helps”, a national website that makes donations to charities by credit card much easier to complete. Donations to the Keystone of Life Foundation can now be made securely online by clicking here and following the directions on screen. To obtain a tax receipt by email from Canada Helps you must first register with Canada Helps. Registration also enables you to view online any and all donations you may have made to the K.L.F. and other charities using this website. If you decide not to register you will be sent a tax receipt by post in the traditional way.

Thank you for your valuable donation.

Click Here To Download the UPDATED KLF MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

We accept requests for equipment from hospitals throughout British Columbia and Yukon, and all Royal Arch Masons are encouraged to inquire at their local hospitals to solicit grant requests.

Since there is a continuing demand for equipment we are always seeking new members, donations and legacies.

The KLF Board meets quarterly via Zoom on the first Tuesday of February, May, August and November at 7pm with the November meeting being the AGM.