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Nonprofit · EIN 71-0280722

ROYAL GRAND CHAPTER ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR JURISDICTION OF

Also known as GRAND CHAPTER

Tax-exempt · PINE BLUFF, AR 71601

Financials

$139K$138K2023$161K$177K2024$124K$130K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ROYAL GRAND CHAPTER ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR JURISDICTION OF by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$124,469$130,422-$5,953$284,024$0$284,024
December 31, 2024990$161,032$176,907-$15,875$331,601$0$331,601
December 31, 2023990$139,445$138,340$1,105$345,737$0$345,737
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$123,723
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$746
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$34,250
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$34,250
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,185
Occupancy
$3,895
Travel
$15,696
Program services (functional)
$130,422

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$331,601
Total assets, end of year
$284,024
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$284,024
Net assets without donor restrictions
$284,024
Gross receipts
$124,469
Employees
1
Year formed
1917
State of legal domicile
AR

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Linda HunterGrand Worthy Matron
Trustee or director
0$0
Johnny K CarolinaGrand Worthy Patron
Trustee or director
0$0
Annie DurrDeputy Grand Matron
Trustee or director
0$0
Alvin FlenoryGrand Associate Patron
Trustee or director
0$0
Danielle TerryGrand Associate Matron
Trustee or director
0$0
Tamar WilliamsGrand Conductress
Trustee or director
0$0
Youshemia MartinGrand Associate Conductress
Trustee or director
0$0
Hester HandleyTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
Magigor LoveGrand Secretary
Officer
0$0
Linda WatsonGrand Financial Secretary
Officer
0$0
Barbara DixonGrand Treasurer
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Linda HunterGrand Worthy Matron
Trustee or director
0$0
Johnny K CarolinaGrand Worthy Patron
Trustee or director
0$0
Annie DurrDeputy Grand Matron
Trustee or director
0$0
Alvin FlenoryGrand Associate Patron
Trustee or director
0$0
Danielle TerryGrand Associate Matron
Trustee or director
0$0
Tamar WilliamsGrand Conductress
Trustee or director
0$0
Youshemia MartinGrand Associate Conductress
Trustee or director
0$0
Hester HandleyTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
Magigor LoveGrand Secretary
Officer
0$0
Linda WatsonGrand Financial Secretary
Officer
0$0
Barbara DixonGrand Treasurer
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mebelene HillGrand Trustee
Trustee or director
0$0
Hester HandleyGrand Trustee
Trustee or director
0$0
Mary McKenzieGrand Trustee
Trustee or director
0$0
Etta MarksGrand Trustee
Trustee or director
0$0
Patty DyerGrand Trustee
Trustee or director
0$0
Linda K Hunter WatsonGrand Financial Secretary
Officer
0$0
Flora SimonGrand Worthy Matron
Officer
0$0
Barbara DixonGrand Treasurer
Officer
0$0
Magigor LoveGrand Secretary
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2906 E HARDING AVE, PINE BLUFF, AR 71601-6853
In care of
% BARBARA DIXON
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Barbara Dixon, 2906 East Harding Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Signed the 990
BARBARA DIXON, Grand Treasurer
Return prepared by
Brandon Accounting & Tax Svc LLC

Mission

Provide Masonic guidance to the Chapters, provide monetary donations to members family upon death; provide community support; provide scholarships to further students education

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Provide Masonic guidance to the Chapters; provide a monetary donation to its members family as a death occurs; provide community support thoughout Arkansas as needed; provide scholarships to further students education
    Expenses $130,422 · revenue $123,723

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
71-0280722
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Fraternal lodge, deductible only for charitable purposes
Exempt since
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$284,024
Income (IRS master file)
$124,469

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$124,469$130,422$284,024XML
990December 2024$161,032$176,907$331,601IRS
990December 2023$139,445$138,340$345,737XML
990December 2022$143,896$173,506$329,233IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 71-0280722).

Questions about ROYAL GRAND CHAPTER ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR JURISDICTION OF

What is the EIN of ROYAL GRAND CHAPTER ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR JURISDICTION OF?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ROYAL GRAND CHAPTER ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR JURISDICTION OF is 71-0280722.
Is ROYAL GRAND CHAPTER ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR JURISDICTION OF tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 2020.
Are donations to ROYAL GRAND CHAPTER ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR JURISDICTION OF tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Fraternal lodge, deductible only for charitable purposes).
Which annual return does ROYAL GRAND CHAPTER ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR JURISDICTION OF 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 ROYAL GRAND CHAPTER ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR JURISDICTION OF 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 ROYAL GRAND CHAPTER ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR JURISDICTION OF 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 ROYAL GRAND CHAPTER ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR JURISDICTION OF?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Barbara Dixon.
Who are the officers and directors of ROYAL GRAND CHAPTER ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR JURISDICTION OF?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ROYAL GRAND CHAPTER ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR JURISDICTION OF have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $124,469, expenses of $130,422 and total assets of $284,024 at year end.

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