Grand Chapter Of Oregon, operating under the name Order of the Eastern Star, is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (Y40) the organization is classified as: Fraternal Societies, under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. 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 06/2022, Order of the Eastern Star generated $299.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $234.4k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Order of the Eastern Star has awarded 19 individual grants totaling $373,711. 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
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN AND MEN RELATED TO THE MASONIC FRATERNITY RAISES FUNDS FOR VARIOUS CHARITIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DONATIONS TO CHARITIES
SCHOLARSHIPS
FINANCIAL AID TO NEEDY MEMBERS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Connie Harris Grand Secretary | Officer | 32 | $24,178 |
Leslie Van Etten Worthy Grand Matron | Officer | $0 | |
Martin Anderson Worthy Grand Patron | Officer | $0 | |
Gloria Varner Grand Treasurer | Officer | 18 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $59,368 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $88,511 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $147,879 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $30,003 |
Investment income | $46,880 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $71,632 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,786 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $299,768 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $63,078 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $6,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $2,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,178 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,325 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $710 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $11,016 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $12,116 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,700 |
Travel | $13,488 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $23,618 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $56,963 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $13,217 |
All other expenses | $2,971 |
Total functional expenses | $234,380 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $110,132 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,742 |
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 | $1,636,471 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,754,345 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,673 |
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 | $12,673 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,741,672 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,754,345 |
Over the last fiscal year, Grand Chapter Of Oregon has awarded $47,375 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Cornelius, OR | | $21,651 |
Portland, OR | | $14,709 |
Portland, OR | | $11,015 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Luso-American Financial A Fraternal Benefit Society Dublin, CA | $136,150,844 | $14,039,396 |
Portuguese Fraternal Society Of America Modesto, CA | $149,922,500 | $13,670,084 |
Oregon-Washington Carpenters Vac-Sa V seattle, WA | $0 | $11,754,327 |
Ancient Free & Accepted Masons Of Oregon Grand Lodge Forest Grove, OR | $20,779,565 | $4,514,627 |
Independent Order Of Odd Fellows San Jose, CA | $27,954,687 | $1,196,940 |
Elks Youth Eye Service Portland, OR | $64,197,376 | $5,570,130 |
Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa Kelso, WA | $4,517,415 | $1,863,224 |
Southern Idaho Timber Protective Association Inc Mccall, ID | $2,206,172 | $1,472,716 |
Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa Selah, WA | $1,291,332 | $1,357,464 |
Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa Palo Alto, CA | $23,551,721 | $1,271,838 |
Independent Order Of Odd Fellows Gilroy, CA | $23,232,958 | $2,466,273 |
American Gold Star Home Long Beach, CA | $15,817,424 | $623,721 |