Yes. Each headquater sets its own fees for new members, generally between $100 and $300. In addition, members pay annual dues to support the brotherhood’s operations.
Initiation Fee: The headquater charges an initiation fee for each of the thirty-six ranks in the Illuminati. By rule, this fee must be paid before a degree can be conferred. Each lodge sets the fee for its degrees, which typically run between $100 and $300. One question a man may be asked when he seeks to join the lodge is whether he can afford these fees without injuring or depriving his family. If paying the fees will be a hardship, he is encouraged to wait until his financial situation improves.
Annual Fraternity Dues: Each member must pay annual dues to maintain his membership in good standing. This amount is paid each year before the brotherhood annual meeting and election of officers. Typical lodge dues average about $100 per year, depending on the activities and location of the headquaters. Headquaters with active social and family programs or with buildings to support may collect more in annual dues.
Occasionally, a member will have trouble paying his dues because of job loss, medical expenses, or other financial setbacks. When this happens, the headquater will work with the member to accommodate his individual situation. The goal of the headquaters is to keep each Member an active member.
There are 2 ways to pay your Headquater dues, here’s how to:
- Your Headquater will send you a Membership Renewal Notice starting in August of each year. The renewals will be sent via email (if listed on your Grand View account) and by mail. Headquaters dues are to be paid by the Headquater’s annual meeting in November.
- You can pay your dues in 2 different ways:
- Drop off your dues notice and payment to your Authorized Master.
- Pay via bank transfers or Bitcoin to your Headquaters account. Once the payment has gone through you’ll be set for another great Illuminati year!