THE ILLINOIS MASONIC CHARITIES FUND PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE OPERATIONS OF THE ILLINOIS MASONIC HOME, ILLINOIS MASONIC CHILDREN'S HOME, ILLINOIS MASONIC OUTREACH SERVICES, AND ILLINOIS MASONIC FOUNDATION FOR THE PREVENTION OF DRUG ABUSE AMONG CHILDREN, ALL OF WHICH ARE OPERATED AS CHARITABLE EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, AND TO OTHER WORTHY AND INDIGENT PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE THE PROPER OBJECTS OF MASONIC CHARITY AND BENEVOLENCE.