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Nonprofit · EIN 46-0140864

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH DAKOTA

Tax-exempt · PIERRE, SD 57501

Financials

$21K$40K2022$29K$34K2023$35K$33K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH DAKOTA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990-EZ$34,507$32,787$1,720$377,331–$377,331
August 31, 2024990-EZ$28,522$33,652-$5,130$375,610–$375,610
August 31, 2023990-EZ$20,713$39,500-$18,787$380,740–$380,740
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$10,517
Membership dues
$4,432
Program service revenue
$7,241
Investment income
$12,317

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$7,387
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$6,563
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$7,913
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,911
Occupancy
$4,218
Other expenses
$10,358
Program services (functional)
$15,345

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$375,611
Total assets, end of year
$377,331
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$377,331
Cash, savings and investments
$377,331
Gross receipts
$34,507

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-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SANDRA VANNEMANGRAND SECRET4$4,063
GRACE BICKWORTHY GRAND6$1,100
JOANN COADYGRAND TREASU6$800
TERRI VEENASSOC GRAND4$600
KEITH SORGEWORTHY GRAND6$0
JEFF MARCHETTIASSOC GRAND4$0
JANE HALBERGGRAND CONDUC4$0
PATTI SPERRYASSOC GRAND4$0
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SANDRA VANNEMANGRAND SECRET4$4,063
LAVONNE GESLINGWORTHY GRAND6$1,100
JOANN COADYGRAND TREASU6$800
GRACE BICKASSOC GRAND4$600
TERRI VEENGRAND CONDUC4$500
JANE HALBERGASSOC GRAND4$500
JOHN HELMSWORTHY GRAND6$350
JOHN MCKNIGHTGRAND CHAPLA1$0
KEITH SORGEASSOCIATE GR4$0
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SANDRA VANNEMANGRAND SECRET4$4,063
NANCY GONSORWORTHY GRAND6$1,100
JOANN COADYGRAND TREASU6$800
LAVONNE GESLINGASSOC GRAND4$600
GRACE BICKGRAND CONDUC4$500
TERRI VEENASSOC GRAND4$500
GEORGE PARMETERWORTHY GRAND6$350
JOHN HELMSASSOC GRAND4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2113 STRATFORD PL, PIERRE, SD 57501-2930
Signed the 990-EZ
JOANN COADY, GRAND TREASURER
Phone
(605) 390-6516
Return prepared by
KETEL THORSTENSON LLP

Mission

PROVIDE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES TO MEMBERS AND SUPPORT CHARITABLE GIVING AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IDENTIFIED BY MEMBERS TO INCLUDE THE EASTERN STAR NURSING HOME AND ASSISTING CHILDREN TO SMILE.

990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE EASTERN STAR NURSING HOME IN REDFIELD, SD.
    Expenses $395 · grants $395
  • PROVIDE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO VARIOUS NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND TO ASSISTING CHILDREN TO SMILE, INC. TO ASSIST CHILDREN WITH ORTHODONTIC COSTS BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED AND EXPENDITURES INCURRED.
    Expenses $1,992 · grants $1,992
  • PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO SEMINARY STUDENTS AND COLLEGE STUDENTS IN NEED.
    Expenses $5,000 · grants $5,000
  • PROVIDE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS - INCLUDES ANNUAL CONVENTION, SPECIAL MEETINGS, AND COMMITTEE EXPENSES
    Expenses $7,958

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-N for ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH DAKOTA

Due January 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
46-0140864
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(10): Domestic fraternal society
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Group exemption; Fraternal lodge, deductible only for charitable purposes
Exempt since
1972
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Group exemption
2265 (28 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$377,331
Income (IRS master file)
$34,507

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZAugust 2025$34,507$32,787$377,331XML
990-EZAugust 2024$28,522$33,652$375,610XML
990-EZAugust 2023$20,713$39,500$380,740XML
990-EZAugust 2022–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2021–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2020–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2019–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2018–––IRS

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 46-0140864).

Questions about ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH DAKOTA

What is the EIN of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH DAKOTA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH DAKOTA is 46-0140864.
Is ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH DAKOTA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(10) since 1972.
Are donations to ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH DAKOTA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Group exemption; Fraternal lodge, deductible only for charitable purposes).
Which annual return does ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH DAKOTA file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH DAKOTA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH DAKOTA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended August 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH DAKOTA?
The 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $4,063 (SANDRA VANNEMAN, GRAND SECRET).
How much revenue does ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH DAKOTA have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $34,507, expenses of $32,787 and total assets of $377,331 at year end.

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