Annual Report 2023-2024

dedicated to governing and SUPPORTING THE PHILANTHROPY Shriners give time and talent and raise funds for Shriners Children’s

Shriners are known for their devotion to children served by their philanthropy, Shriners Children’s. In addition to being responsible for the governance of their healthcare system, Shriners selflessly give their time as volunteers, helping each location in a variety of ways. Shriners are also committed to fundraising efforts, organizing and supporting a range of activities to benefit Shriners Children’s. Temple fundraising efforts continue to increase Shriners International temples hosted 251 fundraising events in 2023, a slight increase from the previous year. These events raised nearly $7.7 million for the healthcare system, about $1.7 million more than in 2022. Nearly $ 1.8 million of that total was used to help offset temple patient transportation costs of nearly $ 10.1 million in 2022. There were 251 charitable events in 2023, up from 248 events in 2022 . The 251 events raised a total of nearly $7.7 million for Shriners Children’s, up from 248 events and nearly $6 million. Nearly $1.8 million of the total raised above was used to help offset temple patient transportation costs of nearly $10.1 million in 2022.

The most frequently held fundraiser continues to be the paper crusade. In 2023, 37 paper crusades raised $3,551,007. Sporting events are a popular way for nobles to support the healthcare system. Last year temples held 33 golf tournaments, which raised $675,250, and 16 football games, which raised $896,839. In addition to providing funds, these events also raise the healthcare system’s profile and help us tell the story of the amazing care Shriners Children’s provides, reaching potential donors and patient families. Other events often sponsored by temples to benefit the healthcare system include fishing tournaments, horse shows, concerts,

raffles, sporting clays, dinner parties, motorcycle rides, auto races, dances, rodeos, festivals and more.

Of the 251 events, the following were the most popular: paper crusades raised $3,551,007 37 golf tournaments raised $675,250 33 football games raised $896,839 16

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