Nonprofit · EIN 64-0368713
MERIDIAN LODGE 1628 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
Also known as 1628
Tax-exempt · MERIDIAN, MS 39304
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | 990 | $195,588 | $206,487 | -$10,899 | $474,918 | $3,149 | $471,769 |
| April 30, 2025 | 990 | $209,559 | $225,660 | -$16,101 | $484,500 | $1,938 | $482,562 |
| April 30, 2024 | 990 | $241,765 | $230,107 | $11,658 | $503,844 | $8,428 | $495,416 |
| April 30, 2022 | 990 | $210,982 | $201,586 | $9,396 | $486,789 | $8,514 | $478,275 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,454
- Membership dues
- $7,304
- Program service revenue
- $185,683
- Investment income
- $451
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,928
- Benefits paid to members
- $3,129
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $11,174
- Other salaries and wages
- $32,723
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $47,451
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $30,034
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $484,500
- Total assets, end of year
- $474,918
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,149
- Net assets, end of year
- $471,769
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $427,946
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $471,769
- Gross receipts
- $195,588
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1950
- 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, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Blackburn | Social Quarters Manager Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $24,259 |
| Michael Minchew | Administrator Officer, Key employee | 40 | $11,174 |
| Sherry Farmer | Social Quarters Attendant Key employee | 30 | $6,113 |
| Abigail Horne | Social Quarters Attendant Key employee | 25 | $1,508 |
| Amanda Tyson | Social Quarters Attendant Key employee | 5 | $381 |
| Michael Ortiz | Social Quarters Attendant Key employee | 5 | $362 |
| Wade Smith | Trustee Trustee or director, Institutional trustee, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Gary Minchew | President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Mike Johnston | Vice President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Lisa Downing | Chaplain Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Bunny Burton | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2025: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Blackburn | Social Quarters Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $21,487 |
| Sherry Farmer | Social Quarters Attendant Key employee | 28 | $5,763 |
| Michael Minchew | Incoming Administrator Officer | 40 | $5,600 |
| Gary Jones | Retiring Administrator Officer | 10 | $5,000 |
| Brittany Eckman | Social Quarters Attendant Key employee | 25 | $3,167 |
| Amanda Tyson | Social Quarters Attendant Key employee | 15 | $1,772 |
| Wade Smith | Trustee Institutional trustee, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Gary Minchew | President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Mike Johnston | Vice President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Lisa Downing | Chaplain Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Glenn Griffin | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Jones | Administrator Officer | 10 | $10,400 |
| Darrell Harding | Trustee Institutional trustee, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Doug May | President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Tammy May | Vice President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Carolyn Jones | Chaplain Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Gary Minchew | Jr. Past President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Cindy Brown | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2022: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Jones | Administrator Officer | 20 | $10,400 |
| Mike Johnston | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Doug May | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Glendell Griffin | Chaplain Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Gary Minchew | Jr. Past President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Patrick Kirbuy | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| John Mozingo | Trustee Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 4162, MERIDIAN, MS 39304-4162
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Gary W Minchew, PO Box 4162, Meridian, MS 39304
- Signed the 990
- Michael Minchew, Administrator
- Phone
- (601) 483-5072
Mission
The organization unites its members in the bonds of fraternity, benevolence and charity. This is accomplished through a year round schedule of social and recreational activities for the members and their families estimated at more than 1000 persons.
Program accomplishments
- Operate a swimming pool which provides opportunity for enjoyment by the entire family.Expenses $12,535 · revenue $18,176
- Social Quarters where members can fellowship with each other, enjoy alcoholic and non alcohol drinks and snacks.Expenses $52,481 · revenue $114,502
- Entertainment of music, pool, cards, darts, and other activities for Members Only.Expenses $5,148 · revenue $9,641
- Committee and Activity Groups such as Moose Riders Group, Moose Legion, Camping, Hotc, and SportsExpenses $21,844 · revenue $37,108
- Insurance ExpenseExpenses $21,933 · revenue $180
- Payments to AffiliatesExpenses $700 · revenue $9,424
- Convention & ConferencesExpenses $6,967
- Occupancy ExpensesExpenses $30,034
- Office ExpensesExpenses $2,525
- Payroll Tax PaymentsExpenses $3,554
- Employee Salary & WagesExpenses $32,723
- Officer SalaryExpenses $11,174
- Benefits Paid to membersExpenses $3,129
- Additional Fundraising Income for Members onlyExpenses $1,740 · revenue $6,052
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | April 30, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | April 30, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | April 30, 2024 | September 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 64-0368713
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
- Exempt since
- 1935
- Accounting year ends
- April
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 0002: MOOSE INTERNATIONAL INC
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $474,918
- Income (IRS master file)
- $195,588
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | April 2026 | $195,588 | $206,487 | $474,918 | XML |
| 990 | April 2025 | $209,559 | $225,660 | $484,500 | XML |
| 990 | April 2024 | $241,765 | $230,107 | $503,844 | XML |
| 990 | April 2023 | $234,029 | $229,264 | $491,480 | IRS |
| 990 | April 2022 | $210,982 | $201,586 | $486,789 | XML |
| 990-EZ | April 2021 | – | – | – | 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 64-0368713).
Questions about MERIDIAN LODGE 1628 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
- What is the EIN of MERIDIAN LODGE 1628 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MERIDIAN LODGE 1628 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE is 64-0368713.
- Is MERIDIAN LODGE 1628 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1935.
- Which annual return does MERIDIAN LODGE 1628 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE 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 MERIDIAN LODGE 1628 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE 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 MERIDIAN LODGE 1628 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE 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 MERIDIAN LODGE 1628 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 names Gary W Minchew.
- Who are the officers and directors of MERIDIAN LODGE 1628 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 lists 11 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $24,259 (Marie Blackburn, Social Quarters Manager).
- How much revenue does MERIDIAN LODGE 1628 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $195,588, expenses of $206,487 and total assets of $474,918 at year end.
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