Nonprofit · EIN 63-0317803
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
Also known as MIZPAH GRAND CHAPTER
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $363,009 | $525,907 | -$162,898 | $913,561 | $0 | $913,561 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $344,239 | $188,355 | $155,884 | $1,076,459 | $841 | $1,075,618 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $345,355 | $233,141 | $112,214 | $920,735 | $1,001 | $919,734 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $327,434
- Membership dues
- $327,434
- Program service revenue
- $29,925
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $5,650
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $19,356
- Other salaries and wages
- $100,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $120,717
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $16,800
- Travel
- $17,631
- Program services (functional)
- $525,907
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,076,459
- Total assets, end of year
- $913,561
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $913,561
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $913,561
- Gross receipts
- $363,009
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 1953
- State of legal domicile
- AL
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRLEY PRATT | PRINCIPAL OFFICEER Officer | 0 | $0 |
| SHERRY MOSS | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 0 | $0 |
| WILBER WEBB | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 0 | $0 |
| R NICOLE RAINEY | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRLEY PRATT | PRESIDENT Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRLEY PRATT | PRESIDENT Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 319 17TH ST N STE 212, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203-2047
- In care of
- % SHIRLEY PRATT
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SHIRLEY PRATT, 106 WOODSIDE DRIVE, Daphne, AL 36526
- Signed the 990
- SHIRLEY PRATT, president
- Phone
- (205) 731-9126
- Return prepared by
- TAX PREP EXACT INC
Mission
PROVIDES FOR THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND GENERAL WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS AND SUBORDINATED CHAPTERS AND BODIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF ALABAMA
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDES FOR THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND GENERAL WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS AND SUBORDINATED CHAPTERS AND BODIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF ALABAMAExpenses $525,907
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 63-0317803
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1953
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 1217
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $913,561
- Income (IRS master file)
- $363,009
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2016
- Posted by the IRS
- July 11, 2017
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2016
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $363,009 | $525,907 | $913,561 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $344,239 | $188,355 | $1,076,459 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $345,355 | $233,141 | $920,735 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $347,529 | $305,579 | $809,692 | 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 63-0317803).
Questions about ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
- What is the EIN of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR is 63-0317803.
- Is ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2016 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2016.
- Are donations to ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 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 due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SHIRLEY PRATT.
- Who are the officers and directors of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $363,009, expenses of $525,907 and total assets of $913,561 at year end.
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