Order of the Eastern Star of Ohio Grand Chapter
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR IS A SOCIAL ORDER COMPRISED OF PERSONS WITH SPIRITUAL VALUES. EASTERN STAR STRIVES TO TAKE GOOD PEOPLE AND THROUGH UPLIFTING AND ELEVATING ASSOCIATIONS OF LOVE AND SERVICE, AND THROUGH PRECEPT AND EXAMPLE, BUILD AN ORDER WHICH IS TRULY DEDICATED TO CHARITY, TRUTH, AND LOVING KINDNESS.
- Income
- $524,291
- Spending
- $517,806
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 5
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, 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 July 31, 2025, 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 July 31, 2025, 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 (5)
- GRAND SESSION - THE GRAND CHAPTER CONVENES ANNUALLY AT THE GRAND SESSION TO DISCUSS THE BUSINESS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER, INCLUDING REPORTS FROM THE WORTHY GRAND PATRON AND THE WORTHY GRAND MATRON, AS WELL AS ELECTIONS OF THE GRAND OFFICERS, AND APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES AND OTHER BUSINESS.
- EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES - THE GRAND CHAPTER'S EDUCATION FUNDS, WHICH INCLUDE THE EDUCATION AND ESTARL FUNDS, PROVIDES DONATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND SUPPORT TO STUDENTS STUDYING THEOLOGY IN A COLLEGE ENVIRONMENT.
- OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES - THE GRAND CHAPTER'S OTHER CHARITABLE FUNDS SUPPORT A WIDE VARIETY OF WORTHY CAUSES.
- GENERAL ACTIVITIES - OTHER GENERAL ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, INCLUDING COLLECTION OF MEMBERSHIP DUES AND SALES OF SUPPLIES TO CHAPTERS.
- GENERAL ACTIVITIES - OTHER GENERAL ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, INCLUDING COLLECTION OF MEMBERSHIP DUES AND SALES OF SUPPLIES TO CHAPTERS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, 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)(10) domestic fraternal society.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1940.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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