About Us

The Tun Legacy Foundation, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed by members of these organizations with origins at the historic Tun that are still in existence:

• United States Marines (1775)
• Pennsylvania Freemasons  (1731)
• St. Andrew’s Society  (1747)
• Society of St. George  (1729)
• The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick  (1771)
• United States Navy  (1775)

Members of these organizations are represented on our Board of Directors and are working together to reestablish The Tun in Philadelphia.

Vision Statement: To inspire generations through The Tun by embodying the spirit of American history and catalyzing civic engagement through enduring philanthropy.

Mission Statement: To reestablish The Tun as a monument to its historical significance in the United States, and to inspire a perpetual commitment to charitable giving that uplifts and empowers.

All profits from operations of The Tun will be donated in perpetuity to support veteran causes, Masonic charities, educational scholarships, and qualified charities as determined by The Tun Legacy Foundation Inc.’s independent Board of Directors.