Order of the Eastern Star of Nebraska Grand Chapter
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE GRAND CHAPTER IS A CENTRAL OFFICE FOR ALL THE CHAPTERS OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR LOCATED IN NEBRASKA. THE GRAND CHAPTER RECEIVES ASSESSMENTS, DONATIONS, AND DUES, AS WELL AS ACTS AS A FIDUCIARY IN INVESTING AND EXPENDING FUNDS AS DIRECTED BY CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES.
- Income
- $1.4 million
- Spending
- $570,940
- Employees
- 3
- Highest pay
- $68,967, grand secret
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 March 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 March 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)
- $95,467 spent. TO ACT AS A CENTRAL OFFICE FOR ALL THE CHAPTERS OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR LOCATED IN NEBRASKA, TO RECEIVE ASSESSMENTS, DONATIONS, AND DUES, TO ACT AS A FIDUCIARY, AND TO INVEST AND EXPEND FUNDS AS DIRECTED BY CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES.
- $9,000 spent. HAROLD T. LANDERYOU MEMORIAL FUND: TO RECEIVE AWARDS AND GIFTS FROM THE GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER, OES, AND INDIVIDUALS, TO INVEST FUNDS, AND TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TRAINING IN RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP (ESTARL).
- $18,876 spent. NEBRASKA EASTERN STAR EDUCATION LOAN FUND: TO RECEIVE AWARDS AND GIFTS AND TO MAKE LOANS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ENTERING INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING.
- MASONIC EASTERN STAR STUDENT FUND: TO RECEIVE AWARDS AND GIFTS AND TO MAKE GRANTS FOR TUITION AND LIVING EXPENSES FOR RECOMMENDED YOUNG PEOPLE.
- MASONIC EASTERN STAR STUDENT FUND: TO RECEIVE AWARDS AND GIFTS AND TO MAKE GRANTS FOR TUITION AND LIVING EXPENSES FOR RECOMMENDED YOUNG PEOPLE.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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)(8) fraternal beneficiary 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 March 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 May 1942.
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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