Nonprofit · EIN 94-0446470
GRAND CHAPTER OF CALIFORNIA ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
Tax-exempt · YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $796,129 | $784,895 | $11,234 | $1,477,083 | $399,821 | $1,077,262 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $447,023 | $704,306 | -$257,283 | $1,438,467 | $354,086 | $1,084,381 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $717,232 | $647,604 | $69,628 | $1,383,180 | $343,314 | $1,039,866 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $443,166
- Membership dues
- $423,484
- Program service revenue
- $263,986
- Investment income
- $63,596
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $33,821
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $10,716
- Other revenue
- $25,381
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $96,331
- Other salaries and wages
- $246,875
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $403,782
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $23,761
- Occupancy
- $6,353
- Travel
- $2,918
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,438,467
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,477,083
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $399,821
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,077,262
- Publicly traded securities
- $375,730
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,056,045
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $21,217
- Gross receipts
- $857,062
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1873
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMY KINZY | GRAND SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $76,012 |
| Karen Fletcher | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Alice Raymond | Grand Matron Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mel Perez | Grand Patron Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kari Graham | Grand Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Denise Monden | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| George Geanoulis | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bob Hovorka | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Diane Reed | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMY KINZY | GRAND SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $79,703 |
| JOANNE GIBSON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE GEANOULIS | CHAIRMAN (THRU OCT 2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE HUFF | WORTHY GRAND MATRON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KIMBERLIE KRUSE | WORTHY GRAND MATRON (THRU JAN 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY OROZCO | WORTHY GRAND PATRON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GARY DUNHAM | WORTHY GRAND PATRON (THRU OCT 2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| R STEPHEN DOAN | GRAND TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RUTH SERENI | GRAND TREASURER (THRU OCT 2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| EILEENE SIMMONS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB HOVORKA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DIANE REED | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMY KINZY | GRAND SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $65,799 | $3,224 |
| ROB SCOTT | CHAIRMAN (THRU OCT 2022) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE GEANOULIS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA BOUWENS | WORTHY GRAND MATRON (THRU OCT 2022) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLIE KRUSE | WORTHY GRAND MATRON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SMISSEN | WORTHY GRAND PATRON (THRU OCT 2022) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY DUNHAM | WORTHY GRAND PATRON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH MASSENGILL | GRAND TREASURER (THRU OCT 2022) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH SERENI | GRAND TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE GIBSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EILEENE SIMMONS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB HOVORKA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE REED | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 16960 BASTANCHURY RD STE C, YORBA LINDA, CA 92886-1711
- Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
- PO Box 114, Ione CA 95640
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TAMMY KINZY, 16960 BASTANCHURY Road STE c, YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
- Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
- Deborah Wells, 807 Dove Lane, Ione CA 95640
- Signed the 990
- TAMMY KINZY, GRAND SECRETARY
- Phone
- (714) 986-2380
- Website
- WWW.OESCAL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HANSEN HUNTER LLC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-0446470 or by the name GRAND CHAPTER OF CALIFORNIA ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO PROMOTE AND PRACTICE CHARITY AND FRATERNIALISM.THE SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATIONS PROMOTING CHARITY AND FRATERNALISM THROUGH THE GRAND CHAPTER OF CALIFORNIA, ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR.WE STRIVE TO LIVE OUR LIVES BY THE ENDURING BELIEFS OF BROTHERLY LOVE,RELIEF, AND TRUTH ALONG WITH CERTAIN CORE VALUES:FRIENDSHIP: WE ARE AFFILIATED WITH THE LARGEST FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONIN THE WORLD TO WHICH BOTH WOMEN AND MEN CAN BELONG. THERE AREAFFILIATED CHAPTERS IN ALMOST ALL 50 STATES AND IN 27 COUNTRIES AROUNDTHE WORLD, IN ADDITION TO THE CHAPTERS AND GRAND CHAPTER IN CALIFORNIAMEMBERS CAN GO ANYWHERE AND KNOW THAT THEY CAN FIND FRIENDS AND AHELPFUL HAND WHEN THEY ARE IN NEED.COMMUNITY SERVICE: WE ENCOURAGE OUR MEMBERS NOT ONLY TO HELP ONEANOTHER, BUT ALSO TO REACH OUT TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. MEMBERS ARE ACTIVEIN MANY COMMUNITY-BASED PROJECTS FOR THOSE REQUIRING ASSISTANCE.DIVERSITY: THE MEMBERS OF OUR ORDER REFLECT THE SOCIAL, CULTURAL,EDUCATIONAL, ETHNIC, AND RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY OF THE COMMUNITY AR
Program accomplishments
- DURING THE YEAR, THE GRAND CHAPTER PROMOTED CHARITY AND FRATERNALISM THROUGH ITS 115 SUBSIDIARY CHAPTERS IN CALIFORNIA AND APPROXIMATELY 10,846 MEMBERS (9,162 ARE DUES PAYING), THE GRAND CHAPTER SESSION AND OTHER ACTIVITES.
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-0446470
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(10): Domestic fraternal society
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1940
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 0040 (96 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,477,083
- Income (IRS master file)
- $857,062
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $796,129 | $784,895 | $1,477,083 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $447,023 | $704,306 | $1,438,467 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $717,232 | $647,604 | $1,383,180 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $651,610 | $607,079 | $1,238,487 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2009 Officer: Deborah Wells | September 30, 2010 | ≤ $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 94-0446470).
Questions about GRAND CHAPTER OF CALIFORNIA ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
- What is the EIN of GRAND CHAPTER OF CALIFORNIA ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GRAND CHAPTER OF CALIFORNIA ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR is 94-0446470.
- Is GRAND CHAPTER OF CALIFORNIA ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(10) since 1940.
- Are donations to GRAND CHAPTER OF CALIFORNIA ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does GRAND CHAPTER OF CALIFORNIA 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 GRAND CHAPTER OF CALIFORNIA ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GRAND CHAPTER OF CALIFORNIA 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 September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GRAND CHAPTER OF CALIFORNIA ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names TAMMY KINZY.
- Who are the officers and directors of GRAND CHAPTER OF CALIFORNIA ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $76,012 (TAMMY KINZY, GRAND SECRETARY).
- How much revenue does GRAND CHAPTER OF CALIFORNIA ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $796,129, expenses of $784,895 and total assets of $1,477,083 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (96)
- GRAND CHAPTER OF CALIFORNIA ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR EIN 90-0672299 · YORBA LINDA, CA · last filed 990 for 2025
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF CALIFORNIA EIN 23-7515119 · KERNVILLE, CA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF CALIFORNIA EIN 23-7514798 · CITRUS HTS, CA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF CALIFORNIA EIN 95-6078883 · HEMET, CA · last filed 990-N for 2009
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF CALIFORNIA EIN 94-6114536 · DELHI, CA · last filed 990-N for 2009
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF CALIFORNIA EIN 94-1439824 · SACRAMENTO, CA · last filed 990-N for 2009
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF CALIFORNIA EIN 95-6044714 · ORANGE, CA · last filed 990-N for 2009
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF CALIFORNIA EIN 23-7514693 · FLOURNOY, CA · last filed 990-N for 2009
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF CALIFORNIA EIN 94-0734854 · PLEASANT HILL, CA · last filed 990-N for 2009
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF CALIFORNIA EIN 23-7514768 · LOS GATOS, CA · last filed 990-N for 2009
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF CALIFORNIA EIN 94-1550812 · SANTA CRUZ, CA · last filed 990-N for 2009
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF CALIFORNIA EIN 95-3315964 · EL CENTRO, CA · last filed 990-N for 2009
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF CALIFORNIA EIN 23-7514691 · HEALDSBURG, CA · last filed 990-N for 2009
- GRAND CHAPTER OF CALIFORNIA ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR EIN 23-7198630 · MURPHYS, CA · last filed 990-N for 2009
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF CALIFORNIA EIN 23-7514702 · SANTA MARIA, CA · last filed 990-N for 2009
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF CALIFORNIA EIN 94-6092170 · AUBURN, CA · last filed 990-N for 2009
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF CALIFORNIA EIN 94-6115652 · ROCKLIN, CA · last filed 990-N for 2009
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF CALIFORNIA EIN 23-7515037 · CLAYTON, CA · last filed 990-N for 2009
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF CALIFORNIA EIN 94-1223371 · TULARE, CA · last filed 990-N for 2009
- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF CALIFORNIA EIN 94-2176828 · NAPA, CA · last filed 990-N for 2009
Other nonprofits in YORBA LINDA
- THE RICHARD NIXON FOUNDATION EIN 52-1278303 · last filed 990 for 2024
- WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF FOOD CHAINS INC EIN 95-6078664 · last filed 990 for 2024
- EASTERN STAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA EIN 94-1196188 · last filed 990 for 2025
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DEVELOPMENTAL SOCCER LEAGUE EIN 27-5451615 · last filed 990 for 2024
- ENDOWMENT FUND OF THE GRAND CHAP OF CALIF ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR EIN 52-1519167 · last filed 990 for 2025
- EAST LAKE VILLAGE COMMUNITY EIN 95-3333494 · last filed 990 for 2026
- FAITHFUL SERVANTS FOUNDATION EIN 26-3631275 · last filed 990-PF for 2024
- UPLIFT CHARITY CORPORATION EIN 20-5421204 · last filed 990 for 2025