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Nonprofit · EIN 64-0163818

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MISSISSIPPI GRAND CHAPTER

Tax-exempt · COLDWATER, MS 38618

Financials

$82K$81K2022
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MISSISSIPPI GRAND CHAPTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
April 30, 2023990$81,551$81,304$247$619,088$31,504$587,584
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$78,692
Membership dues
$30,025
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2,859
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,500
Other salaries and wages
$25,460
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$27,471
Professional fundraising fees
$0

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$599,672
Total assets, end of year
$619,088
Total liabilities, end of year
$31,504
Net assets, end of year
$587,584
Net assets without donor restrictions
$509,255
Net assets with donor restrictions
$78,329
Gross receipts
$81,551
Employees
2
State of legal domicile
MS

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, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KENNETH CAMERONWORTHY GRAND
Officer
5$0
GLORIA LEWISGRAND TREASU
Officer
20$0
DORIS MORITONWORTHY GRAND
Officer
5$0
KAYLA SMITHGRAND SECRET
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
10927 ARKABUTLA RD, COLDWATER, MS 38618-6753
In care of
% DAWN STEVENS
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
1200 VOLLEY CAMPBELL ROAD, TERRY MS 39170
Principal officer (990 for 2022)
GLORIA LEWIS, 1200 VOLLEY CAMPBELL ROAD, TERRY, MS 39170
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Gloria Lewis, 1200 Volley Campbell Road, Terry MS 39170
Signed the 990
GLORIA LEWIS, GRAND TREASURER
Phone
(601) 750-2378
Return prepared by
WATKINS WARD AND STAFFORD PLLC

Mission

CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, FRATERNAL & SCIENTIFIC. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED THROUGH VARIOUS MEANS. THE MEMBERS OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR ARE DEDICATED WOMEN AND MEN WHO SINCERELY REFLECT THE SPIRIT OF FRATERNAL LOVE AND THE DESIRE TO WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD. OUR LESSONS ARE SPIRITUAL, OUR PURPOSES ARE BENEFICIAL AND OUR TEACHINGS ARE MORAL.

990 for the year ended April 30, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • ROB MORRIS LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE OES SHRINE - PROVIDE FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS OF THE OES MUSEUM AND THE GROUNDS.
    Expenses $14,422
  • RELIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS - PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS TO ATTEND THE SEMINARY.
    Expenses $5,500 · grants $5,500
  • BENEVOLENT FUNDS AND RELIEF ASSISTANCE - PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE IN NEED.
  • SUPPORT FOR OTHER RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
    Expenses $61,382

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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, 2026Not on file
2024April 30, 2025September 15, 2025Not on file
2023April 30, 2024September 16, 2024Not on file

At risk of automatic revocation

None of the last three returns is in the IRS public files. The IRS revokes tax-exempt status after three consecutive years without a return. Recent filings can take a few weeks to appear.

File the 2025 990-N for ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MISSISSIPPI GRAND CHAPTER

Due September 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
64-0163818
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-N (e-Postcard)
Group exemption
0466 (62 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$619,088
Income (IRS master file)
$81,551

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2022
Officer: Gloria Lewis
April 30, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990April 2023$81,551$81,304$619,088XML
990April 2022$97,279$101,949$599,672IRS
990April 2021–––IRS
990April 2020–––IRS
990April 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: MARTHA M SMITH
April 30, 2017≤ $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 64-0163818).

Questions about ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MISSISSIPPI GRAND CHAPTER

What is the EIN of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MISSISSIPPI GRAND CHAPTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MISSISSIPPI GRAND CHAPTER is 64-0163818.
Is ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MISSISSIPPI GRAND CHAPTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1941.
Are donations to ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MISSISSIPPI 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 MISSISSIPPI GRAND CHAPTER file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MISSISSIPPI GRAND CHAPTER due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending April 30, 2026) is due September 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MISSISSIPPI GRAND CHAPTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2022 for the year ended April 30, 2023.
Who is the principal officer of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MISSISSIPPI GRAND CHAPTER?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2023 names GLORIA LEWIS.
Who are the officers and directors of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MISSISSIPPI GRAND CHAPTER?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2023 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MISSISSIPPI GRAND CHAPTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2023 it reported revenue of $81,551, expenses of $81,304 and total assets of $619,088 at year end.

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