Grand Chapter Of Ma Order Of The Eastern Star is located in Newtonville, MA. The organization was established in 1940. According to its NTEE Classification (Y40) the organization is classified as: Fraternal Societies, under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Grand Chapter Of MA Order Of The Eastern Star employed 3 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Grand Chapter Of MA Order Of The Eastern Star is a 501(c)(8) and as such, is described as a "Fraternal Beneficiary Society and/or Association" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2022, Grand Chapter Of MA Order Of The Eastern Star generated $186.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $176.7k during the year ending 03/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Grand Chapter Of MA Order Of The Eastern Star has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $642,465. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE GRAND CHAPTER OF MASSACHUSETTS ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR IS A NON-PROFIT FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES THE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES AMONG THE MEMBERS OF ITS AFFILIATED CHAPTERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION WAS CREATED TO CHARTER, SUPERINTEND AND GOVERN LOCAL CHAPTERS OF THE ORDER WITHIN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACUSETTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROMOTES THE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES AMONG THE MEMBERS OF LOCAL CHAPTERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Karen E Grabau Grand Secretary | Officer | 30 | $30,515 |
Dr F Ellen Mckay Grand Treasurer | Officer | 9 | $9,078 |
Cheryl Ann Fournier Worthy Grand Matron | Officer | 1 | $0 |
John Schurman II Associate Grand Patron | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Marsha I Coocen Associate Grand Matron | Officer | 1 | $0 |
David E Fournier Worthy Grand Patron | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $72,015 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $93,600 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $165,615 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $18,941 |
Investment income | $1,465 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $186,021 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $73,104 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $39,593 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,884 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,292 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,590 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,234 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,400 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,908 |
All other expenses | $12,990 |
Total functional expenses | $176,676 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $80,357 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $106,620 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $186,977 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $186,977 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $186,977 |
Over the last fiscal year, Grand Chapter Of Ma Order Of The Eastern Star has awarded $68,154 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Newtonville, MA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $47,414 |
ISADORE FORBES BENEVOLENT FUND PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FRATERNAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $13,953 |
Newtonville, MA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE AGED AND INDIGENT MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $6,787 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Actors Fund Of America New York, NY | $147,965,954 | $61,544,838 |
Supreme Council Of The Royal Arcanum Boston, MA | $99,452,230 | $9,284,235 |
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Of Freemasonry Nmj Lexington, MA | $3,004,152 | $3,706,614 |
Baptist Life Association Buffalo, NY | $26,375,481 | $2,107,362 |
Workmens Benefit Fund Of The Usa Farmingdale, NY | $32,234,577 | $2,051,376 |
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Of Free Masonry Nmj Nashua, NH | $16,351,894 | $1,684,331 |
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Of Free Masonry Nmj Boston, MA | $20,939,712 | $1,917,478 |
Free & Accepted Masons Grand Lodge Of Rhode Island East Providence, RI | $11,157,687 | $1,680,213 |
Touro Fraternal Association Cranston, RI | $20,297,427 | $411,496 |
Hillside Swimming Club Inc Staten Island, NY | $1,698,799 | $1,830,671 |
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Of Free Masonry Nmj Stratford, CT | $11,700,262 | $955,547 |
Riverhead Lodge No 1742 Loyal Order Of Moose Riverhead, NY | $1,444,191 | $785,101 |