What Does Masonry Cost?
While masonic membership need not be overly expensive, there are fees and dues to be considered. Initiation fee and annual dues vary widely, depending entirely on the local Lodge; each sets its own rates. Beyond fees and dues, Lodges expect members to be reasonably generous with charitable contributions. If a Mason extends his membership beyond the Lodge to the York Rite, Scottish Rite, Shrine, or any of the other Masonic organizations, his costs increase accordingly, as does his satisfaction in fraternal participation and humanitarian action, for the lessons learned make a vaulable contribution to his daily life.
