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Nonprofit · EIN 56-0239941

GRAND CHAPTER OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NORTH CAROLINA

Also known as Greensboro No 14

Tax-exempt · GARYSBURG, NC 27831

Financials

$647K$411K2023$554K$546K2024$504K$574K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GRAND CHAPTER OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NORTH CAROLINA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
April 30, 2026990$504,198$573,984-$69,786$7,570,448$17,902$7,552,546
April 30, 2025990$554,018$545,739$8,279$6,924,495$18,687$6,905,808
April 30, 2024990$647,472$411,373$236,099$6,963,093$54,298$6,908,795
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$77,999
Membership dues
$26,444
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$396,211
Net gain from sales of assets
$206,667
Net income from fundraising events
$8,588
Net income from sales of inventory
$6,112
Other revenue
$29,988

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$328,550
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$25,000
Other salaries and wages
$11,900
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$39,778
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$29,475
Occupancy
$13,441
Travel
$8,200
Depreciation
$588

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,924,495
Total assets, end of year
$7,570,448
Total liabilities, end of year
$17,902
Net assets, end of year
$7,552,546
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,413
Publicly traded securities
$7,309,065
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,427,688
Net assets with donor restrictions
$5,124,858
Gross receipts
$514,111
Employees
3
Year formed
1913
State of legal domicile
NC

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 April 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LOUISE TAYLORGRAND SECRET
Officer
30$25,000
LAVAUN TAYLORFINANCE CHAI
Trustee or director
2$0
LORI ADAMSASSOC. GRAND
Officer
2$0
DAVID BRAMIGKTRUSTEE
Officer
2$0
CHERYL HAYNESGRAND CONDUC
Officer
2$0
SANDRA HUGHESGRAND TREASU
Officer
2$0
WILLIAM IRELANDWORTHY GRAND
Officer
10$0
SANDRA JOHNSONASSOC. GRAND
Officer
2$0
FRAN SOUTHERNTRUSTEE
Officer
2$0
NORMA UNDERWOODWORTH GRAND
Officer
15$0
ELIZABETH WESTTRUSTEE, CHA
Officer
2$0
KENNY WHITEASSOC. GRAND
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2025: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LOUISE TAYLORGRAND SECRET
Officer
30$25,000
LAVAUN TAYLORFINANCE CHAI
Trustee or director
2$0
LORI ADAMSGRAND CONDUC
Officer
2$0
DAVID BRAMIGKTRUSTEE
Officer
2$0
DENNIS EDWARDSWORTHY GRAND
Officer
10$0
CHERYL HAYNESASSOC. GRAND
Officer
2$0
AMY-JO HOTHWORTH GRAND
Officer
15$0
SANDRA HUGHESGRAND TREASU
Officer
2$0
WILLIAM IRELANDASSOC. GRAND
Officer
2$0
AB SCOTTTRUSTEE, CHA
Officer
2$0
NORMA UNDERWOODASSOC. GRAND
Officer
2$0
ELIZABETH WESTTRUSTEE
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LOUISE TAYLORGRAND SECRET
Officer
30$25,000
WILLIAM HORNE JRFINANCE CHAI
Trustee or director
2$0
LORI ADAMSASSOC. GRAND
Officer
2$0
DAVID BRAMIGKWORTHY GRAND
Officer
10$0
DENNIS EDWARDSASSOC. GRAND
Officer
2$0
AMY-JO FISCHER HOTHASSOC. GRAND
Officer
2$0
SUSAN JACKSONTRUSTEE, CHA
Officer
2$0
SANDRA JOHNSONGRAND TREASU
Officer
2$0
ALTON SCOTTTRUSTEE
Officer
2$0
NORMA UNDERWOODGRAND CONDUC
Officer
2$0
ELIZABETH WESTTRUSTEE
Officer
2$0
BETTY JO YOMMERWORTH GRAND
Officer
15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
513 ELAM CHURCH RD, GARYSBURG, NC 27831-9588
Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
3178 Hickory Way, Staley NC 27355
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
LOUISE TAYLOR, 513 ELAM CHURCH RD, GARYSBURG, NC 27831
Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
Dot Patterson, 3004 Northampton, Greensboro NC 27408
Signed the 990
LOUISE TAYLOR, GRAND SECRETARY
Phone
(252) 532-4482
Return prepared by
PAGE & SMITH PA

Mission

THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR IN NORTH CAROLINA WILL BE A VIABLE, RELEVANT, AND DYNAMIC FRATERNITY THROUGHOUT THE STATE, PROVIDING A SOURCE OF SERVICE FOR BOTH WOMEN AND MEN OF OUR COMMUNITIES TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR NEIGHBORS, AND SET AN EXAMPLE FOR OTHERS TO FOLLOW.

990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR IN NORTH CAROLINA WILL BE A VIABLE, RELEVANT, AND DYNAMIC FRATERNITY THROUGHOUT THE STATE, PROVIDING A SOURCE OF SERVICE FOR BOTH WOMEN AND MEN OF OUR COMMUNITIES TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR NEIGHBORS, AND SET AN EXAMPLE FOR OTHERS TO FOLLOW.

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025April 30, 2026September 15, 2026990 on file
2024April 30, 2025September 15, 2025990 on file
2023April 30, 2024September 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-0239941
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary 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
1941
Accounting year ends
April
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
0471 (86 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,570,448
Income (IRS master file)
$514,111

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990April 2026$504,198$573,984$7,570,448XML
990April 2025$554,018$545,739$6,924,495XML
990April 2024$647,472$411,373$6,963,093XML
990April 2023$404,325$539,774$6,592,856IRS
990April 2022–––IRS
990April 2021–––IRS
990April 2020–––IRS
990April 2019–––IRS
990April 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2008
Officer: Dot Patterson
April 30, 2009≤ $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 56-0239941).

Questions about GRAND CHAPTER OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NORTH CAROLINA

What is the EIN of GRAND CHAPTER OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NORTH CAROLINA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GRAND CHAPTER OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NORTH CAROLINA is 56-0239941.
Is GRAND CHAPTER OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NORTH CAROLINA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1941.
Are donations to GRAND CHAPTER OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NORTH CAROLINA 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 GRAND CHAPTER OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NORTH CAROLINA 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 GRAND CHAPTER OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NORTH CAROLINA due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending April 30, 2027) is due September 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GRAND CHAPTER OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NORTH CAROLINA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2026.
Who is the principal officer of GRAND CHAPTER OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NORTH CAROLINA?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 names LOUISE TAYLOR.
Who are the officers and directors of GRAND CHAPTER OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NORTH CAROLINA?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $25,000 (LOUISE TAYLOR, GRAND SECRET).
How much revenue does GRAND CHAPTER OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NORTH CAROLINA have?
On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $504,198, expenses of $573,984 and total assets of $7,570,448 at year end.

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