Grand Chapter Of Wisconsin Order Of Eastern Star

The information for Grand Chapter Of Wisconsin Order Of Eastern Star is as of the organization's most recent filing in June '21. This organization is located in Dousman, WI. It has been in existence for 80 years, following its founding in 1941.

Organization Classification

The IRS classifies organizations according to the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) system. The NTEE system helps the IRS assign a 3-character code to each organization to describe the organization's activities.

The Grand Chapter Of Wisconsin Order Of Eastern Star is a community improvement and capacity building organization. Its NTEE code is S80, indicating that it falls under the category of Community Service Clubs. These organizations consist of business and professional individuals who share a common interest in improving their community. They conduct fundraising events to finance various community service projects. The Grand Chapter Of Wisconsin Order Of Eastern Star is specifically focused on representing and supporting local chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star, a fraternal organization. As a fraternal beneficiary society and association, it operates under the C Section Code 8.

Program Areas

Program Area 1: The organization conducts an annual session for all Wisconsin members.

Program Area 2: This program area represents 2,914 members on the national level and provides assistance to 40 local chapters. Additionally, the organization publishes a newsletter and other communications for its membership.

Program Area 3: The organization supports Wisconsin Masonic Home residents and funds charitable projects and educational opportunities from segregated funds raised from members.

Organization Staffing

Grand Chapter Of Wisconsin Order Of Eastern Star has 3 employees, none of whom were paid more than $100k according to the organization's most recent 990 tax filing. The organization does not have any volunteers supporting the paid staff.

Board Governance

The Grand Chapter of Wisconsin Order of Eastern Star appears to be well governed based on the information provided. The organization has a large number of voting members, all of whom are independent, indicating a diverse and unbiased decision-making process. The absence of potential conflicts of interest further strengthens the organization's governance, ensuring that decisions are made solely in the best interest of the non-profit. The fact that the organization has not delegated management to an outside firm suggests that it maintains control over its operations and decision-making processes. This can be beneficial in maintaining transparency and accountability within the organization. The documentation of board and committee meetings indicates a commitment to transparency and accountability. By keeping records of these meetings, the organization ensures that decisions and discussions are well-documented and can be reviewed if necessary. Although the organization does not have a conflict of interest policy or require disclosure of conflicts, the presence of a written whistleblower policy and document retention policy indicates a commitment to ethical practices and accountability. While the organization does not substantiate or review leadership and officer salaries, the provision of copies of the 990 to the board prior to filing ensures that board members have access to financial information and can review the organization's financial activities. Overall, the Grand Chapter of Wisconsin Order of Eastern Star demonstrates good governance practices by maintaining independence, transparency, and accountability within the organization.

Grant History

Our dataset contains one year of grant history for the Grand Chapter Of Wisconsin Order Of Eastern Star. In that year, they have awarded a total of three grants, with an average check size of $5,020. The organization has not specified the NTEE sector for their awards. However, all three grants were awarded in the state of Wisconsin.

Organization Growth

The Grand Chapter Of Wisconsin Order Of Eastern Star, a nonprofit organization, has experienced a decrease in various financial aspects over the given time period. Contributions & Grants Received decreased from $121.0K in 2016 to $87.8K in 2020. Program Service Revenue also decreased from $18.7K in 2016 to $220 in 2020. Other Revenue decreased from $2.0K in 2016 to $586 in 2020. Total Revenue decreased from $188.1K in 2016 to $163.0K in 2020. Grants Paid decreased from $47.8K in 2016 to $10.5K in 2020. However, there was an increase in Investment Income from $46.3K in 2016 to $74.4K in 2020. Despite the decrease in expenses, with Total Expenses decreasing from $209.5K in 2016 to $122.1K in 2020, the organization also saw a decrease in the number of employees, from 4 in 2016 to 3 in 2020. Overall, the organization has experienced a decline in various financial aspects and a decrease in the number of employees over the given time period.