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. As of 06/2023, Order of the Eastern Star employed 2 individuals. 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 06/2023, Order of the Eastern Star generated $198.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $220.0k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.4%) per year over the past 6 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 $390,681. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE A FRATERNAL ENVIRONMENT FOR WOMEN AND MEN TO LEARN AND GROW AND TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHARITY AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR SUPPORTS FRIENDSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS AND PHILANTHROPY IN THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING A STRONG SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND CANCER RESEARCH CHARITIES., IT ENCOURAGES SERVICE TO OUR ORDER WITH CHARITY, TRUTH AND LOVING-KINDNESS FOR THE GOOD OF ALL MANKIND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR MEMBERSHIP SUPPORTS INTERNAL AND PUBLIC CHARITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Connie Harris Grand Secret | Officer | 3 | $14,186 |
Mary Duncan Grand Secret | Officer | 32 | $10,731 |
Laura Frye Worthy Grand | Officer | $0 | |
Stephen Barkley Worthy Grand | Officer | $0 | |
Shari Durgan Grand Treasu | Officer | 18 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $56,445 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $85,330 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $141,775 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $30,570 |
Investment income | $49,144 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$31,935 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $7,888 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $198,067 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $76,073 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $9,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,416 |
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 | $3,051 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $125 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,846 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $8,588 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $989 |
Travel | $17,182 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,981 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $13,491 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $220,002 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $101,821 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,353 |
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 | $1,716,437 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,819,611 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,583 |
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 | $12,583 |
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 | $1,807,028 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,819,611 |
Over the last fiscal year, Grand Chapter Of Oregon has awarded $62,741 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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OHSU FOUNDATION CANCER INSTITUTE PURPOSE: CANCER RESEARCH | $32,073 |
PAWS ASSISTING VETERANS PURPOSE: ASSISTING VETERANS | $30,668 |