﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2023v5.1">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-11-15T08:08:44-06:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>760488832</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>McConnell &amp; Jones LLP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>6114 Fayetteville Road Suite 101</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Durham</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>27713</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2023-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>581591625</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>GRAN</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>9196904367</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>101 E Main Street</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Durham</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>27701</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>Angela J Williams</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>Grand Treasurer</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>9196904367</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2024-11-15</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>1</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>Kenneth Gibbs</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00238164</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>9195440555</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2024-11-15</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2023</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2024-10-15 13:58:12Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="6">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>Mary McGhee</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO Box 3844</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Durham</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>27702</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>687046</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501cInd organization501cTypeTxt="8">X</Organization501cInd>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>https://www.gcoesphanc.org/</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationAssocInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationAssocInd>
      <FormationYr>2020</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>NC</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>To provide benevolent benefits to members</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>13</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>13</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>3</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>0</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>45419</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>181432</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>171991</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>290327</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>355263</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>31399</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>45419</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>10006</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>114373</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>513164</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>687046</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>124755</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>32988</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>45670</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>362996</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>463187</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>395984</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>633612</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>117180</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>53434</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>2594880</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>2853459</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>12059</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>8836</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>2582821</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>2844623</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>To provide benevolent benefits to members</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>51644</ExpenseAmt>
      <Desc>Benevolence</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>124755</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>Charitable</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>84193</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>Grand session and general services</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>260592</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind>0</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd>0</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>0</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">1</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">1</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">1</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043600001">0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043600001">0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043600001">0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>4</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>3</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>0</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>13</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>13</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>1</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>1</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>1</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>1</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>1</LocalChaptersInd>
      <PoliciesReferenceChaptersInd>1</PoliciesReferenceChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>0</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>1</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Angela Williams</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>9196836368</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>101 E Main St</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Durham</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>27701</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Marshal Valentine</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Grand Worthy Matron</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>8300</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Richard Peeler</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Grand Worthy Patron</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>1650</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Rose Nelson</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Grand Assoc Matron</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>660</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Raymond Newby</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Grand Assoc. Patron</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Angela J Williams</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Treasurer</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>8400</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Nikki G Tucker</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Secretary</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>10800</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Cynthia P Evans</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Conductress</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Linda R Rhodes</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Assoc Conductress</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Cynthia Banks</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Trustee Chair</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Mariea Alston</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Trustee</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Calvin Jordan</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Trustee</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Auguston Young</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Trustee</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Joseph W Burwell</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Trustee</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>29810</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <MembershipDuesAmt>171991</MembershipDuesAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>171991</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>Grand Session</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>324077</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>324077</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>Youth revenue</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>31186</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>31186</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>355263</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>45419</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>45419</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>80875</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>0</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>80875</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>80875</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>Special Events</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>20064</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>20064</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>Miscellaneous Revenue</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>13434</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>13434</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>33498</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>687046</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>388761</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>45419</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>80875</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>63055</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>63055</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>61700</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>61700</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>42336</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>42336</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3334</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3334</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>9137</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>9137</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>94270</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>94270</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>13183</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>13183</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>75321</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>75321</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1079</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1079</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Stipends</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>68098</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>68098</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Death Claims</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>51417</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>51417</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Printing and publicatio</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>42400</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>42400</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Awards and gifts</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>35917</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>35917</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>72365</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>9099</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>63266</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>633612</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>260592</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>373020</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>467178</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>486446</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>148794</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>149540</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>11519</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2921</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>6200</BOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1961189</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2214552</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2594880</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2853459</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>12059</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>8836</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>12059</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>8836</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2582821</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2844623</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2582821</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2844623</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2594880</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2853459</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>53434</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>225195</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <InvestmentExpenseAmt>-16828</InvestmentExpenseAmt>
      <PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt>1</PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd>X</ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>0</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>0</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>641627</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>0</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>641627</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt>45419</OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>45419</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>687046</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>633612</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>0</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>633612</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>0</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>633612</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part X, Line 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(8) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and from state income taxes under similar provisions of North Carolina tax laws. Therefore, no provision for income taxes has been made in the audited financial statements.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Interest and Dividend 45,419.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc1041300001">
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>Fundraising</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>80875</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>80875</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>80875</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>80875</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>80875</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc1041900001">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>0</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NAACP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>144 Annaron Ct</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Raliegh</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>27603</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <CashGrantAmt>5000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Contributions</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Central Children's Home</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>211 W Antioch Dr</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Oxford</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>27565</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <CashGrantAmt>13916</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Contributions</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
        <GrantTypeTxt>Scholarships</GrantTypeTxt>
        <RecipientCnt>50</RecipientCnt>
        <CashGrantAmt>55400</CashGrantAmt>
      </GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
      <GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
        <GrantTypeTxt>Scholarships</GrantTypeTxt>
        <RecipientCnt>21</RecipientCnt>
        <CashGrantAmt>6300</CashGrantAmt>
      </GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Change in fiscal year, updated constitution during prior year. Draft bylaws currently under review.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Organization has members</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The members of the Organization can designate board members or directors</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The members of the Organization can designate board members or directors</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Line 11b Explanation - The 990 is presented to the governing body prior to filing the form</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Generally any conflicts of interest are disclosed during meetings and the individuals either remove themselves from the room during discussion and/or abstain from any votes. However, we can implement a formal policy where all board members sign annually.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Compensation is discussed and approved at board meeting</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Members must approve policies in the mintutes of meetings. Policies are documented and held at the office of the Chapter.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Professional Fees: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 22,617. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 22,617. Masonic Supplies: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 20,563. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 20,563. Bad Debt Expenses: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 14,239. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,239. Miscellaneous: Program service expenses 8,872. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,872. Telephone expense: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 3,585. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,585. Postage: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 2,262. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,262. Bank Charges: Program service expenses 227. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 227.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="RetDoc1043600001">
      <ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>0</ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>
      <GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>0</GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>
      <GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>0</GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>0</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>0</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>
      <DivRelatedOrganizationInd>0</DivRelatedOrganizationInd>
      <AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>0</AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>0</AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetExchangeInd>0</AssetExchangeInd>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>0</RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>
      <RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>1</RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>
      <SharingOfFacilitiesInd>0</SharingOfFacilitiesInd>
      <PaidEmployeesSharingInd>0</PaidEmployeesSharingInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>0</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>0</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferToOtherOrgInd>0</TransferToOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferFromOtherOrgInd>0</TransferFromOtherOrgInd>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Most Worship Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of NC Inc</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>K</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>10800</InvolvedAmt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>