GRAND CHAPTER OF OHIO ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR INC

EIN: 340680705

DUNCAN FALLS, OH

Total Revenue
$524,291
Total Expenses
$517,806
Total Assets
$2,238,879
Net Assets
$2,204,189
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1905
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
DENNIS LAWSON
Phone
7406744835
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

GRAND CHAPTER OF OHIO ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR INC, founded in 1905, is a small nonprofit that reported $524K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Net assets of $2.2M represent 50 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR IS A SOCIAL ORDER COMPRISED OF PERSONS WITH SPIRITUAL VALUES. EASTERN STAR STRIVES TO TAKE GOOD PEOPLE AND THROUGH UPLIFTING AND ELEVATING ASSOCIATIONS OF LOVE AND SERVICE, AND THROUGH PRECEPT AND EXAMPLE, BUILD AN ORDER WHICH IS TRULY DEDICATED TO CHARITY, TRUTH, AND LOVING KINDNESS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

GRAND SESSION - THE GRAND CHAPTER CONVENES ANNUALLY AT THE GRAND SESSION TO DISCUSS THE BUSINESS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER, INCLUDING REPORTS FROM THE WORTHY GRAND PATRON AND THE WORTHY GRAND MATRON, AS...

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GRAND SESSION - THE GRAND CHAPTER CONVENES ANNUALLY AT THE GRAND SESSION TO DISCUSS THE BUSINESS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER, INCLUDING REPORTS FROM THE WORTHY GRAND PATRON AND THE WORTHY GRAND MATRON, AS WELL AS ELECTIONS OF THE GRAND OFFICERS, AND APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES AND OTHER BUSINESS.

Program 2

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES - THE GRAND CHAPTER'S EDUCATION FUNDS, WHICH INCLUDE THE EDUCATION AND ESTARL FUNDS, PROVIDES DONATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND SUPPORT TO STUDENTS STUDYING THEOLOGY IN A...

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EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES - THE GRAND CHAPTER'S EDUCATION FUNDS, WHICH INCLUDE THE EDUCATION AND ESTARL FUNDS, PROVIDES DONATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND SUPPORT TO STUDENTS STUDYING THEOLOGY IN A COLLEGE ENVIRONMENT.

Program 3

OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES - THE GRAND CHAPTER'S OTHER CHARITABLE FUNDS SUPPORT A WIDE VARIETY OF WORTHY CAUSES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $293,597
Program Service Revenue $132,271
Investment Income $95,745
Other Revenue $2,678
TOTAL REVENUE $524,291

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $137,048
Salaries & Benefits $27,265
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $353,493
TOTAL EXPENSES $517,806

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $524,291 $511,027 +0.0%
Expenses $517,806 $526,641 0.0%
Net Income $6,485 $-15,614 -1.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
5
Volunteers
5

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KELLY CHOLODEWITSCH TRUSTEE 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANN HASTINGS TRUSTEE 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS LAWSON CHAIRPERSON 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY MAYER TRUSTEE 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PEG REITERMAN TRUSTEE N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $524,291 $517,806 $2,238,879 $6,485
2024 $511,027 $526,641 $2,151,218 $-15,614
2023 $610,464 $618,478 $2,052,196 $-8,014
2022 $583,681 $571,620 $2,056,118 $12,061
2021 $470,346 $350,306 $2,370,615 $120,040
2020 $504,691 $500,556 $1,945,426 $4,135
2019 $483,518 $487,148 $1,937,330 $-3,630
2018 $480,474 $511,554 $1,920,357 $-31,080
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