ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF

EIN: 720278551

LAFAYETTE, LA

Total Revenue
$114,002
Total Expenses
$104,090
Total Assets
$1,570,915
Net Assets
$1,570,915
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
LA
Principal Officer
DIANE SMITH PGM
Phone
3373443984
Tax Period
2024-02-01 to 2025-01-31

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF, founded in 1977, is a small nonprofit that reported $114K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $104K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

FRATERNAL AND CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE, SERVICE DOGS

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $46,635
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $65,239
Other Revenue $2,128
TOTAL REVENUE $114,002

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $11,484
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $104,090
Other Expenses $92,606
TOTAL EXPENSES $104,090

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $114,002 $138,547 -0.2%
Expenses $104,090 $133,487 -0.2%
Net Income $9,912 $5,060 +1.0%
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
2396
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
8
$8,800
Total Directors
15
$10,600
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DIANE SMITH PGM GRAND SECRETARY 20.00
Officer Director
$7,000 $0 $7,000
CHARLES SMITH PGP ASSISTANT TO THE GRAND SECRETARY 4.50
Director
$1,800 $0 $1,800
JOHN WAYNE HARRIST PGP GRAND TREASURER 4.50
Officer Director
$1,800 $0 $1,800
SUSAN RABB WILLIAMS GPM COMMITTEE ON LAW - MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINN MCNARY PGM RWGT COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - CHAIRMAN 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BONNIE JOHNSTON PM COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PIERRE ROCKY SCHEXNEIDER PGP COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OSCAR ABSHIRE PGP COMMITTEE ON LAW - CHAIRMAN 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA GILL PGM COMMITTEE ON LAW - MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES DUNCAN WGP WORTHY GRAND PATRON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA NELKEN-BAKER WORTHY GRAND MATRON 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTHA JO SCHEXNEIDER ASSOCIATE GRAND MATRON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA MCNICOLL GRAND CONDUCTRESS 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ARTHUR ROBERTS AGP ASSOCIATE GRAND PATRON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA COTHAM ASSOCIATE GRAND CONDUCTRESS 1.00
Officer 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 $114,002 $104,090 $1,570,915 $9,912
2024 $138,547 $133,487 $1,577,431 $5,060
2023 $113,649 $131,861 $1,604,543 $-18,212
2022 $151,739 $142,099 $1,776,425 $9,640
2021 $152,328 $146,957 $1,835,555 $5,371
2020 $143,347 $115,047 $1,845,053 $28,300
2019 $151,188 $182,136 $1,750,577 $-30,948
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