Grand Chapter Of Pennsylvania Order Of The Eastern Star Inc
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Elizabethtown, PA
- Founding
- 04/1995
- Data as of
- 04/2024
- EIN
- 23-2775720
Organization Overview
Grand Chapter Of Pennsylvania Order Of The Eastern Star Inc is located in Elizabethtown, PA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (S82) the organization is classified as: Mens Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 04/2024, Grand Chapter Of Pennsylvania Order Of The Eastern Star Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Grand Chapter Of Pennsylvania Order Of The Eastern Star Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 04/2024, Grand Chapter Of Pennsylvania Order Of The Eastern Star Inc generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 04/2024. While expenses have increased by 0.9% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Grand Chapter Of Pennsylvania Order Of The Eastern Star Inc has awarded 33 individual grants totaling $2,334,391. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE PRACTICE OF CHARITY AND FRATERNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SPECIAL PURPOSE FUND IS USED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE MASONIC VILLAGES, WHERE WE ASK THEM TO PURCHASE SPECIFIC ITEMS THAT WILL ENHANCE THE RESIDENTS' LIFE OR SPECIALTY ITEMS NEEDED IN THE HEALTH CARE AREA. THE FUND ALSO COVERS THE NATIONAL MS SOCIETY, WHICH IS OUR SPECIAL SERVICE PROJECT, AND THE 14 VETERANS' FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE WHERE WE PROVIDE MONETARY DONATIONS ALONG WITH OVER 10,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS AT EACH OF THE FACILITIES ANNUALLY. WE PROVIDE MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS ANNUALLY TO OUR YOUTH AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL. THESE FUNDS ARE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CONSTITUTION AND LAWS AND DONATIONS PRESENTED BY OUR CHAPTERS SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO GO TO SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONS. WE HAVE ALSO GIVEN TO SUSQUEHANNA SERVICE DOGS AND SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN OVER THIS PAST YEAR.
REVENUE THAT IS GENERATED AS PART OF THE GENERAL FUND OF THE ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED BUT IS ALLOCATED WHEREVER THE NEED IS GREATEST.
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND ESTARL AWARDS ANNUALLY. 133 INDIVIDUALS BENEFITTED FROM THIS PROGRAM SERVICE THIS PAST YEAR. THE APPLICANTS MUST PRESENT ALL THE INFORMATION THAT IS REQUIRED IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS BY APRIL 1ST, AT WHICH TIME THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE REVIEWS EACH APPLICATION. THE APPLICANTS AND THE CHAPTERS ARE THEN NOTIFIED IF THEY WERE ACCEPTED TO RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIP MONEY FROM OUR ORGANIZATION. THE ONLY TIME APPLICANTS ARE REFUSED IS WHEN THEY DO NOT PROVIDE THE INFORMATION THAT IS REQUESTED. THE SCHOLARSHIP MONEY THAT IS PRESENTED TO THOSE ELIGIBLE IS IN THE AMOUNTS OF EITHER $1,400.00 OR $700.00 AND CAN BE USED IN ANY WAY THE STUDENT DESIRES. THE MONEY THAT IS RAISED FOR THESE FUNDS COMES FROM OUR CHAPTER DONATIONS ALONG WITH DIRECT GIFTS FROM OUR MEMBERS.
THE FRATERNAL AND EMERGENCY FRATERNAL FUNDS ARE USED TO HELP THOSE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT. THE EMERGENCY FRATERNAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED AT REQUEST BY EITHER THE INDIVIDUAL OR THE CHAPTER ON BEHALF OF THE INDIVIDUAL FOR NEEDS THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE RESPONSE FOR PAYMENT. THE FRATERNAL FUND PROVIDES MONTHLY ASSISTANCE TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS REQUESTING THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO HELP THEM MEET THEIR MONTHLY BILLS. THESE FUNDS ARE GIVEN AND THEY NEVER NEED TO BE REPAID BY THE INDIVIDUALS. AN ANNUAL REASSESSMENT IS DONE ON ALL RECIPIENTS TO MAKE SURE THEY FALL UNDER THE GUIDELINES TO RECEIVE THE FUNDS. THE MONTHLY AMOUNTS VARY PER INDIVIDUAL AND NEED AND ARE REVIEWED EVERY SIX MONTHS BY THE COMMITTEE TO MAKE SURE MORE MONEY ISN'T NEEDED OR THAT LIFESTYLES HAVE CHANGED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Vicky J Botjer Grand Trustee, Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Virginia L Plyler Grand Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 34 | $22,916 |
Susan K Fisher Grand Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 29 | $19,971 |
Joyce E Plonka Worthy Grand Matron | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $600 |
Robert F Trimble Worthy Grand Patron | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
M Joyce Camlin Grand Conductress | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $66,393 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $1,344,486 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $24,357 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,435,236 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $344,183 |
| Investment income | $601 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $44,384 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $43,959 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $16,367 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,069,622 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $412,710 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $319,669 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,010 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,010 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $74,400 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,525 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $925 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $39,112 |
| 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 | $103,560 |
| Information technology | $25,251 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,012 |
| Travel | $55,568 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $442,793 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $21,834 |
| All other expenses | $1,926 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,638,304 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $134,031 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,658,620 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,031 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $38,724 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $101,433 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $500,000 |
| Total assets | $2,434,839 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $67,980 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $69,196 |
| 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 | $137,176 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,976,518 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $321,145 |
| 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 | $2,434,839 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Grand Chapter Of Pennsylvania Order Of The Eastern Star Inc has awarded $407,937 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $69,367 |
MASONIC HOMES AT ELIZABETHTOWNGRAND LODGE OF FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $197,600 |
KEYSTONE HUMAN SERVICES (SUSQUEHANNA SERVICE DOGS) PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $83,115 |
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $17,000 |
CENTRAL PA DOWNS SYNDROMW AWARENESS GROUP PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $40,855 |