Nonprofit · EIN 34-0680705
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO GRAND CHAPTER
Tax-exempt · DUNCAN FALLS, OH 43734
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2026 | 990 | $487,524 | $491,040 | -$3,516 | $2,295,667 | $30,947 | $2,264,720 |
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $524,291 | $517,806 | $6,485 | $2,238,879 | $34,690 | $2,204,189 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $511,027 | $526,641 | -$15,614 | $2,151,218 | $36,055 | $2,115,163 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $253,882
- Membership dues
- $142,770
- Program service revenue
- $122,098
- Investment income
- $111,525
- Other revenue
- $19
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $144,511
- Other salaries and wages
- $25,200
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $27,420
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,625
- Occupancy
- $8,020
- Depreciation
- $3,000
- Program services (functional)
- $445,151
- Management and general (functional)
- $45,889
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,238,879
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,295,667
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $30,947
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,264,720
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,250
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,970,857
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,766,046
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $498,674
- Gross receipts
- $487,524
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 1905
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended July 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY CHOLODEWITSCH | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| JOANN HASTINGS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| LARRY MAYER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| PEG REITERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| TREVOR SPROUL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2025: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY CHOLODEWITSCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| JOANN HASTINGS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| DENNIS LAWSON | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| LARRY MAYER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| PEG REITERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY CHOLODEWITSCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| JOANN HASTINGS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| SANDI HERMAN | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| DENNIS LAWSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| LARRY MAYER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 52, DUNCAN FALLS, OH 43734-0052
- In care of
- % DUANNE FARUS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- 3670 Covington Ct, Toledo OH 43615
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KELLY CHOLODEWITSCH, 227 N STATE ROUTE 101, TIFFIN, OH 44883
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Victoria Gresh, 215 Cedar Street, Port Clinton OH 43452
- Signed the 990
- DUANNE FARUS, GRAND SECRETARY
- Phone
- (740) 674-4835
- Website
- WWW.OHIOOES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SEO CPA GROUP LTD
Mission
THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR IS A SOCIAL ORDER COMPRISED OF PERSONS WITH SPIRITUAL VALUES. EASTERN STAR STRIVES TO TAKE GOOD PEOPLE AND THROUGH UPLIFTING AND ELEVATING ASSOCIATIONS OF LOVE AND SERVICE, AND THROUGH PRECEPT AND EXAMPLE, BUILD AN ORDER WHICH IS TRULY DEDICATED TO CHARITY, TRUTH, AND LOVING KINDNESS.
Program accomplishments
- GRAND SESSION - THE GRAND CHAPTER CONVENES ANNUALLY AT THE GRAND SESSION TO DISCUSS THE BUSINESS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER, INCLUDING REPORTS FROM THE WORTHY GRAND PATRON AND THE WORTHY GRAND MATRON, AS WELL AS ELECTIONS OF THE GRAND OFFICERS, AND APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES AND OTHER BUSINESS.
- EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES - THE GRAND CHAPTER'S EDUCATION FUNDS, WHICH INCLUDE THE EDUCATION AND ESTARL FUNDS, PROVIDES DONATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND SUPPORT TO STUDENTS STUDYING THEOLOGY IN A COLLEGE ENVIRONMENT.
- OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES - THE GRAND CHAPTER'S OTHER CHARITABLE FUNDS SUPPORT A WIDE VARIETY OF WORTHY CAUSES.
- GENERAL ACTIVITIES - OTHER GENERAL ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, INCLUDING COLLECTION OF MEMBERSHIP DUES AND SALES OF SUPPLIES TO CHAPTERS.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-0680705
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(10): Domestic fraternal society
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Group exemption; Fraternal lodge, deductible only for charitable purposes
- Exempt since
- 1940
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 0101 (181 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,238,879
- Income (IRS master file)
- $524,291
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2026 | $487,524 | $491,040 | $2,295,667 | XML |
| 990 | July 2025 | $524,291 | $517,806 | $2,238,879 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $511,027 | $526,641 | $2,151,218 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $610,464 | $618,478 | $2,052,196 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2022 | $583,681 | $571,620 | $2,056,118 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | $470,346 | $350,306 | $2,370,615 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Victoria Gresh | May 31, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 34-0680705).
Questions about ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO GRAND CHAPTER
- What is the EIN of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO GRAND CHAPTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO GRAND CHAPTER is 34-0680705.
- Is ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO GRAND CHAPTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(10) since 1940.
- Are donations to ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO GRAND CHAPTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Group exemption; Fraternal lodge, deductible only for charitable purposes).
- Which annual return does ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO GRAND CHAPTER file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO GRAND CHAPTER due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending July 31, 2027) is due December 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO GRAND CHAPTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO GRAND CHAPTER?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2026 names KELLY CHOLODEWITSCH.
- Who are the officers and directors of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO GRAND CHAPTER?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2026 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO GRAND CHAPTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $487,524, expenses of $491,040 and total assets of $2,295,667 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (181)
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO EIN 34-6555185 · LAKEWOOD, OH · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO EIN 31-1538224 · BEREA, OH · last filed 990 for 2025
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO EIN 23-7165759 · DAYTON, OH · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO EIN 34-4474096 · LIMA, OH · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO EIN 23-7503381 · REPUBLIC, OH · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO EIN 23-7503387 · WAVERLY, OH · last filed 990-N for 2024
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO EIN 23-7503537 · N BALTIMORE, OH · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO EIN 30-1358680 · BLOOMINGDALE, OH · last filed 990-N for 2024
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO EIN 45-3176969 · RUSSELLVILLE, OH · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO EIN 23-7064766 · PAINESVILLE, OH · last filed 990-N for 2024
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO EIN 23-7503513 · MOUNT VERNON, OH · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO EIN 23-7503771 · CHRISTIANSBURG, OH · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO EIN 83-2002997 · MANSFIELD, OH · last filed 990-N for 2022
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO EIN 26-0262561 · LOUISVILLE, OH · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO EIN 32-0195977 · CIRCLEVILLE, OH · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO EIN 23-7503660 · KINGSTON, OH · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO EIN 83-1962771 · ASHTABULA, OH · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO EIN 23-7503421 · FELICITY, OH · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO EIN 88-2828251 · SPRINGBORO, OH · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO EIN 23-7503524 · DUNCAN FALLS, OH · last filed 990-N for 2025
Other nonprofits in DUNCAN FALLS
- DUNCAN FALLS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT EIN 31-1027860 · last filed 990-EZ for 2024
- LIFEWISE MINISTRIES EIN 92-1772789 · last filed 990-N for 2025
- PHILO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTERS EIN 31-1374936 · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- DUNCAN FALLS CEMETERY ASSOCIATION EIN 31-0975454 · last filed 990 for 2025
- PHILO BAND BOOSTERS EIN 46-3555356 · last filed 990-PF for 2024
- D F V F D INC EIN 34-1678529 · last filed 990 for 2024
- OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EIN 82-0598630 · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF OHIO EIN 23-7503524 · last filed 990-N for 2025