Norris Wright Cuney Grand Chapter Eastern Star
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to cultivate fraternal values, assist members through life's challenges, and uphold honor and integrity in all endeavors. Norris Wright Cuney Grand Chapter Eastern Stars of Texas exists not only to promote unity and friendship among members, but to also extend it to the community at large. We strive to promote bonds of togetherness while providing benevolence and goodwill to all mankind. We strive to cultivate charitable and fraternal practices, to aid members through complexities of life, and still promote honor and integrity as symbolized in the Order of the Eastern Star.
- Income
- $261,202
- Spending
- $263,935
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $243,412 spent. During 2025, the Grand Chapter continued to cultivate charitable and fraternal practices, to aid members through complexities of life, and still promote honor and integrity as symbolized in the Order of the Eastern Star. Activities included: -Fraternal Functions: Holding regular meetings, annual and special events, and an annual Grand Session each June to conduct elections and organizational business. - Benevolence: Providing financial assistance to members during times of illness, crisis, or hardship, and extending support to heirs through death benefits. - Charitable Giving: Making contributions to nonprofit organizations addressing sickle cell disease, other illnesses, and community needs. -Scholarships: Awarding scholarships to high school seniors entering two- or four year colleges or trade schools. -Youth Programs: Operating a Youth Fraternity that sponsors a variety of youth activities intended to ensure positive youth development.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(8) fraternal beneficiary society.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending April 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.
Recognized by the IRS in December 2025. It is too new to have a track record.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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