Member Benefits

Since 1883, Catholic Order of Foresters has provided members with outstanding financial protection in the form of quality life insurance and annuities. Our added-value fraternal benefits are what set us apart from other insurance companies offering similar financial products. COF member join together with more than 137,000 other Catholics sharing similar values.

You can become a member of Catholic Order of Foresters by purchasing financial products . And you also have the opportunity to enjoy wholesome family activities with friends through a local court and you will receive our quarterly Catholic Forester magazine.

Family Benefits

Families have built and shaped COF’s growth and direction right from the beginning.

We offer parent members the Newborn Infant benefit, FirstVantage/Pathways program, and the Script Save prescription card. Adults may also participate in their local adult court, while children may participate in activities in local youth courts.

Educational Assistance

Forty adult and graduating senior members have an opportunity to apply for the One-time $600 Educational Award . High school juniors may apply for one of twenty $5,000 Fraternal Scholarships .

School age youth members may also enter drawings for our Catholic school Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) award or the Religious Education Assistance Program (REAP) award for children attending a CCD/religious education program. Orphaned youth members also have education opportunities.

Bridging the Gap

To help members find resources for caring for aging or elderly members, we provide access to Life Plans Long Term Care Pathway Provider. ^TM

Members facing terminal illnesses may access to their funds with Living Benefits rider. Simplify gifting a church, charity, or an organization such as COF with the Charitable Endowment Program .