The Grand Lodge of Ohio Charitable Foundation was formed by Grand Master Thomas D. Zahler in 1994 in order to support one of the most valued tenets of Freemasonry: Relief. This fund is designed to help Masons help Masons. Whether it be sickness, storms or even the passing of a brother, The Masonic Relief Fund makes it possible for Ohio Masons to not only be there in spirit, but to help shoulder some of the burden financially.