GRAND CHAPTER OF IOWA ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

EIN: 420450590

KNOXVILLE, IA

Total Revenue
$222,399
Total Expenses
$158,856
Total Assets
$757,106
Net Assets
$752,021
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1941
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
LARRY JONES
Phone
6418422720
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

GRAND CHAPTER OF IOWA ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR, founded in 1941, is a small nonprofit that reported $222K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 46% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $64K, a strong 29% operating margin.

Mission

THE GRAND CHAPTER'S PURPOSE IS TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN FRATERNAL LODGES IN THE STATE OF IOWA AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE AGED, RESEARCH HEATH ISSUES, SCHOLARSHIP, LOAN AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ITS MEMBERS AND OTHERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE AGED THROUGH THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR MASONIC HOME AND THE MATHILDA A. BARTHELL ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR HOME.

Program 2

PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOANS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $60,402
Program Service Revenue $76,056
Investment Income $71,674
Other Revenue $14,267
TOTAL REVENUE $222,399

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $31,343
Salaries & Benefits $41,354
Fundraising Expenses $1,122
Program Expenses $136,650
Other Expenses $86,159
TOTAL EXPENSES $158,856

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $222,399 $152,573 +0.5%
Expenses $158,856 $109,721 +0.4%
Net Income $63,543 $42,852 +0.5%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
2
Volunteers
160

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
4
$38,435
Total Directors
6
$36,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NANCY RAMTHUN FMR GRAND SE 40.00
Officer Director
$36,000 $0 $36,000
JEAN KOSS GRAND SECRET 40.00
Officer
$2,435 $0 $2,435
GRANT BARGFREDE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICKI BUTLER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE GREEN PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY JONES VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENT STRAWN MEMBER 1.00
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 $222,399 $158,856 $757,106 $63,543
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $51,290 $107,507 $655,827 $-56,217
2022 $195,015 $220,462 $721,355 $-25,447
2021 $33,502 $16,195 $747,431 $17,307
2021 $261,940 $205,784 $731,015 $56,156
2020 $89,238 $144,360 $678,818 $-55,122
2019 $200,512 $197,075 $734,162 $3,437
2018 $211,004 $256,176 $727,456 $-45,172
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