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Nonprofit · EIN 41-0460471

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MINNESOTA GRAND CHAPTER

Tax-exempt · BLOOMINGTON, MN 55437

Financials

$282K$269K2022$291K$262K2023$284K$269K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MINNESOTA GRAND CHAPTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$283,819$269,450$14,369$2,077,659$84,687$1,992,972
May 31, 2024990$291,117$261,962$29,155$2,005,538$72,979$1,932,559
May 31, 2023990$281,808$269,139$12,669$1,779,621$81,253$1,698,368
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$116,223
Membership dues
$30,376
Program service revenue
$44,468
Investment income
$119,531
Net gain from sales of assets
$69,939
Net income from sales of inventory
$3,597
Other revenue
$3,597

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$146,706
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$24,238
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$25,672
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,276
Occupancy
$3,400
Travel
$1,287
Program services (functional)
$269,450

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,005,538
Total assets, end of year
$2,077,659
Total liabilities, end of year
$84,687
Net assets, end of year
$1,992,972
Publicly traded securities
$1,899,846
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,992,972
Gross receipts
$643,080
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1878
State of legal domicile
MN

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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOYCE MCCURDYGRAND SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$13,728$0
CJ BRASEWORTHY GRAND MATRON
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$4,000
MICHAEL POWLESFORMER GRAND TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$3,120$250
DAN HANLEYWORTHY GRAND PATRON
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$3,000
KATHLEEN TAYLORASSOCIATE GRAND MATRON
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$400
KURT JOHNSONASSOCIATE GRAND PATRON
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0
NANCY HANSONGRAND TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOYCE MCCURDYGRAND SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$13,728$0
SHARON BARLOWWORTHY GRAND MATRON
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$4,000
MICHAEL POWLESGRAND TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$3,120$250
STEVE DOWNSWORTHY GRAND PATRON
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$3,000
CJ BRASEASSOCIATE GRAND MATRON
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$800
DAN HANLEYASSOCIATE GRAND PATRON
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$80
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOYCE MCCURDYGRAND SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$13,200$0
PAM WILLETTEWORTHY GRAND MATRON
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$4,000
MICHAEL POWLESGRAND TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$3,000$250
JERRY OLIVERWORTHY GRAND PATRON
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$3,000
SHARON BARLOWASSOCIATE GRAND MATRON
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$800
STEVE DOWNSASSOCIATE GRAND PATRON
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
11501 MASONIC HOME DR, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55437-3661
In care of
% JOYCE MCCURDY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
NANCY HANSON, 11501 MASONIC HOME DRIVE, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55437
Signed the 990
NANCY HANSON, GRAND TREASURER
Phone
(952) 948-6800
Return prepared by
MAHONEY ULBRICH CHRISTIANSEN & RUSS PA

Mission

THE COORDINATING BODY (GRAND CHAPTER) FOR THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO GIVE PRACTICAL EFFECT TO ONE OF THE BENEFICIENT PURPOSES OF FREE MASONRY WHICH IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE WELFARE OF WIVES, DAUGHTERS, MOTHERS AND SISTERS OF MASTER MASONS.
    Expenses $269,450 · grants $146,706 · revenue $44,468

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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
41-0460471
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
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
0243 (35 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,077,659
Income (IRS master file)
$643,080

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$283,819$269,450$2,077,659XML
990May 2024$291,117$261,962$2,005,538XML
990May 2023$281,808$269,139$1,779,621XML
990May 2022$414,137$298,547$1,902,820IRS
990May 2021$194,146$166,570$1,884,877IRS
990May 2020–––IRS
990May 2019–––IRS
990May 2018–––IRS

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 41-0460471).

Questions about ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MINNESOTA GRAND CHAPTER

What is the EIN of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MINNESOTA GRAND CHAPTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MINNESOTA GRAND CHAPTER is 41-0460471.
Is ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MINNESOTA 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 MINNESOTA 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 MINNESOTA 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 MINNESOTA GRAND CHAPTER due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MINNESOTA GRAND CHAPTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MINNESOTA GRAND CHAPTER?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names NANCY HANSON.
Who are the officers and directors of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MINNESOTA GRAND CHAPTER?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $13,728 (JOYCE MCCURDY, GRAND SECRETARY).
How much revenue does ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MINNESOTA GRAND CHAPTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $283,819, expenses of $269,450 and total assets of $2,077,659 at year end.

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