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Nonprofit · EIN 93-0328609

GRAND CHAPTER OF OREGON

Also known as ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97238

Financials

$260K$224K2023$250K$217K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GRAND CHAPTER OF OREGON by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$250,147$217,226$32,921$2,168,045$9,418$2,158,627
June 30, 2024990$259,649$223,549$36,100$1,975,563$12,057$1,963,506
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$167,989
Membership dues
$40,830
Program service revenue
$26,170
Investment income
$44,740
Net gain from sales of assets
-$18,982
Net income from fundraising events
$1,648
Other revenue
$11,248

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$88,857
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$19,379
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$21,524
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$900
Travel
$3,000
Depreciation
$12,769

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,975,563
Total assets, end of year
$2,168,045
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,418
Net assets, end of year
$2,158,627
Publicly traded securities
$2,040,108
Gross receipts
$1,077,619
Employees
1
Volunteers
3
Year formed
1900
State of legal domicile
OR

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARY DUNCANGRAND SECRETARY
Officer
32$21,643
LANNI STRONGWORTHY GRAND MATRON
Officer
12$0
TRACY HARRISWORTHY GRAND PATRON
Officer
8$0
SHARI DURGANGRAND TREASURER
Officer
18$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mary DuncanGrand Secretary
Officer
32$22,626
Stephanie BeallWorthy Grand Matron
Officer
12$0
Dick VarnarWorthy Grand Patron
Officer
8$0
Shari DurganGrand Treasurer
Officer
18$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 55217, PORTLAND, OR 97238-5217
In care of
% GLORIA A VARNER
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO Box 300, Phoenix OR 97535
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LANNI STRONG, PO BOX 55217, PORTLAND, OR 97238
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Cindi thompson, PO Box 300, Phoenix OR 97535
Signed the 990
SHARI DURGAN, GRAND SECRETARY
Phone
(503) 701-7488
Return prepared by
LAUKA MCGUIRE PC

Mission

TO PROVIDE A FRATERNAL ENVIRONMENT FOR WOMEN AND MEN TO LEARN AND GROW AND TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHARITY AND SCHOLARSHIPS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR SUPPORTS FRIENDSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS AND PHILANTHROPY IN THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING A STRONG SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND CANCER RESEARCH CHARITIES., IT ENCOURAGES SERVICE TO OUR ORDER WITH CHARITY, TRUTH AND LOVING-KINDNESS FOR THE GOOD OF ALL MANKIND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR MEMBERSHIP SUPPORTS INTERNAL AND PUBLIC CHARITIES.

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
93-0328609
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1972
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,168,045
Income (IRS master file)
$1,077,619

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$250,147$217,226$2,168,045IRS
990June 2024$259,649$223,549$1,975,563XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Cindi thompson
June 30, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990June 2023–––IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: Florence Straight
June 30, 2012≤ $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 93-0328609).

Questions about GRAND CHAPTER OF OREGON

What is the EIN of GRAND CHAPTER OF OREGON?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GRAND CHAPTER OF OREGON is 93-0328609.
Is GRAND CHAPTER OF OREGON tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1972.
Are donations to GRAND CHAPTER OF OREGON tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does GRAND CHAPTER OF OREGON 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 OREGON due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GRAND CHAPTER OF OREGON last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GRAND CHAPTER OF OREGON?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LANNI STRONG.
Who are the officers and directors of GRAND CHAPTER OF OREGON?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $21,643 (MARY DUNCAN, GRAND SECRETARY).
How much revenue does GRAND CHAPTER OF OREGON have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $250,147, expenses of $217,226 and total assets of $2,168,045 at year end.

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