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Nonprofit · EIN 47-0260710

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NEBRASKA GRAND CHAPTER

Tax-exempt · LINCOLN, NE 68505

Financials

$804K$530K2023$1.4M$571K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NEBRASKA GRAND CHAPTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$1,398,377$570,940$827,437$10,439,902$0$10,439,902
March 31, 2024990$804,423$530,468$273,955$9,616,799$0$9,616,799
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$6,855
Investment income
$1,257,703
Net gain from sales of assets
$681,357
Net income from sales of inventory
-$479
Other revenue
$133,819

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$123,343
Other salaries and wages
$98,754
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$115,133
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$13,166
Travel
$38,302
Program services (functional)
$123,343
Management and general (functional)
$447,597

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$9,616,799
Total assets, end of year
$10,439,902
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$10,439,902
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,300
Publicly traded securities
$9,819,179
Net assets without donor restrictions
$8,069,568
Net assets with donor restrictions
$2,370,334
Gross unrelated business income
-$10,252
Gross receipts
$3,187,498
Employees
3
Year formed
1875
State of legal domicile
NE

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 for the year ended March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAN THOMANGRAND SECRET
Officer
40$68,967
PAM BRHELCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BEVERLY DONAHMTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
CANDACE MARTINTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID WETROSKYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DENNIS DUBRYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAN THOMANGRAND SECRET
Officer
40$49,528
CHERYL BECKIUSCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PAM BRHELTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
BEVERLY DONHAMTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
CANDACE MARTINTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID WETROXKYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
301 N COTNER BLVD STE 200, LINCOLN, NE 68505-2335
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
PO Box 962, McCook NE 69001
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
PAM BRHEL, 6520 MESAVERDE DRIVE, LINCOLN, NE 68510
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
Diane Lyons, PO Box 962, McCook NE 69001
Signed the 990
JAN THOMAN, GRAND SECRETARY
Phone
(402) 937-7056
Return prepared by
BMG CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS LLP

Mission

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.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $95,467 · grants $95,467
  • 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).
    Expenses $9,000 · grants $9,000
  • NEBRASKA EASTERN STAR EDUCATION LOAN FUND: TO RECEIVE AWARDS AND GIFTS AND TO MAKE LOANS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ENTERING INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING.
    Expenses $18,876 · grants $18,876
  • MASONIC EASTERN STAR STUDENT FUND: TO RECEIVE AWARDS AND GIFTS AND TO MAKE GRANTS FOR TUITION AND LIVING EXPENSES FOR RECOMMENDED YOUNG PEOPLE.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-0260710
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary 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
1942
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
0550 (45 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,439,902
Income (IRS master file)
$3,187,498

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$1,398,377$570,940$10,439,902XML
990March 2024$804,423$530,468$9,616,799XML
990March 2023$482,743$514,010$9,337,098IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2020–––IRS
990March 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: Diane Lyons
March 31, 2015≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 47-0260710).

Questions about ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NEBRASKA GRAND CHAPTER

What is the EIN of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NEBRASKA GRAND CHAPTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NEBRASKA GRAND CHAPTER is 47-0260710.
Is ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NEBRASKA GRAND CHAPTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1942.
Are donations to ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NEBRASKA GRAND CHAPTER 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 NEBRASKA GRAND CHAPTER file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NEBRASKA GRAND CHAPTER due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NEBRASKA GRAND CHAPTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NEBRASKA GRAND CHAPTER?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names PAM BRHEL.
Who are the officers and directors of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NEBRASKA GRAND CHAPTER?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,967 (JAN THOMAN, GRAND SECRET).
How much revenue does ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF NEBRASKA GRAND CHAPTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,398,377, expenses of $570,940 and total assets of $10,439,902 at year end.

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