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Nonprofit · EIN 57-0219563

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA GRAND CHAPTER

Also known as GEN FND GRAND CHPTR OF SC

Tax-exempt · CHARLESTON, SC 29402

Financials

$669K$271K2023$326K$362K2024$354K$392K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA GRAND CHAPTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
April 30, 2026990$353,973$392,228-$38,255$6,253,528$0$6,253,528
April 30, 2025990$325,895$361,952-$36,057$5,424,120$0$5,424,120
April 30, 2024990$668,788$271,003$397,785$5,345,858$0$5,345,858
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$52,215
Membership dues
$33,489
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$141,587
Other revenue
$160,171

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$15,225
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$9,460
Other salaries and wages
$2,400
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$12,767
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,156
Occupancy
$11,700
Depreciation
$669
Program services (functional)
$296,820
Management and general (functional)
$95,408

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,424,120
Total assets, end of year
$6,253,528
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$6,253,528
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,105
Publicly traded securities
$6,082,889
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,684,229
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,569,299
Gross receipts
$353,973
Employees
3
Year formed
1907
State of legal domicile
SC

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 April 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SARAH JANE SCHRODETZKIGRAND SECRET
Officer
30$5,520
KAYE RACKLEYGRAND TREASU
Officer
30$3,940
FRED ARMSTRONGGRAND TRUSTE
Trustee or director
5$0
DON COOLGRAND TRUSTE
Trustee or director
5$0
LYNETTE JENKINSGRAND TRUSTE
Trustee or director
5$0
MARK O'SHEILDSGRAND SENTIN
Trustee or director
5$0
JENNIFER BAILEYASSOC GRAND
Officer
15$0
ANITA DIXONGRAND CONDUC
Officer
10$0
SHEILA JACKSONWORTHY GRAND
Officer
30$0
STEVE JACKSONWORTHY GRAN
Officer
30$0
JUDY KRUMMICHASSOC GRAND
Officer
15$0
MIKE SMITHASSOC GRAND
Officer
15$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2025: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SARAH JANE SCHRODETZKIGRAND SECRET
Officer
30$2,300
KAYE RACKLEYGRAND TREASU
Officer
40$1,970
DON COOLGRAND TRUSTE
Trustee or director
5$0
JUDY JUSTICEGRAND TRUSTE
Trustee or director
2$0
PHIL COLLINSWORTHY GRAN
Officer
30$0
ANITA DIXONASSOC GRAND
Officer
8$0
SHEILA JACKSONASSOC GRAND
Officer
15$0
STEVE JACKSONASSOC GRAND
Officer
15$0
JUDY KRUMMICHGRAND CONDUC
Officer
10$0
CHARLENE SENAWORTHY GRAND
Officer
30$0
MIKE SMITHGRAND SENTIN
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATHY GERNERGRAND SECRET
Officer
30$5,520
DON COOLGRAND TRUSTE
Trustee or director
5$0
SUSAN L JOHNSONGRAND TRUSTE
Trustee or director
2$0
JUDY JUSTICEGRAND TRUSTE
Trustee or director
5$0
ROBERT CHAPLAINGRAND SENTIN
Officer
5$0
PHIL COLLINSASSOC GRAND
Officer
15$0
JOHN GRIFFINGRAND WORTHY
Officer
30$0
SHEILA JACKSONGRAND CONDUC
Officer
10$0
JUDY KRUMMICHASSOC GRAND
Officer
8$0
KAYE RACKLEYACTING GRAND
Officer
–$0
JANET REAVESWORTHY GRAND
Officer
40$0
CHARLENE SENAASSOC GRAND
Officer
15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 193, CHARLESTON, SC 29402-0193
Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
PO Box 6670, North Augusta SC 29861
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
KAYE RACKLEY, 145 SHADOWOOD COURT, SENECA, SC 29678
Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
Judy B Justice, 50 Hemlock Court, Aiken SC 29803
Signed the 990
KAYE RACKLEY, GRAND TREASURER
Phone
(843) 906-7382
Return prepared by
ARGO AND ASSOCIATES LLP

Mission

FRATERNAL, SOCIAL & RELIGIOUS PURPOSES

990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • GRANTS FOR PARTIAL TUITION FOR RELIGIOUS STUDENTS EXPENSES OF CHAIRMAN OF GENERAL SCHOLASRSHIP FUND.
    Expenses $15,225 · grants $15,225
  • PUBLISHING OF CLUB NEWSPAPER.
    Expenses $6,742
  • OTHER PROGRAMS PROVIDED FOR THE FOLLOWING: CONTRIBUTED TO THE YOUTH 5,000; ASSISTED CARE 38,880;CHARITIES 123,000; DEPRECIATION 960
    Expenses $274,853

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 April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025April 30, 2026September 15, 2026990 on file
2024April 30, 2025September 15, 2025990 on file
2023April 30, 2024September 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
57-0219563
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
1971
Accounting year ends
April
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
2181 (56 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,253,528
Income (IRS master file)
$353,973

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990April 2026$353,973$392,228$6,253,528XML
990April 2025$325,895$361,952$5,424,120XML
990April 2024$668,788$271,003$5,345,858XML
990April 2023$1,198,798$333,284$5,117,573IRS
990April 2022$487,248$373,255$4,241,069IRS
990April 2021–––IRS
990April 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2015
Officer: Judy B Justice
April 30, 2016≤ $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 57-0219563).

Questions about ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA GRAND CHAPTER

What is the EIN of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA GRAND CHAPTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA GRAND CHAPTER is 57-0219563.
Is ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA GRAND CHAPTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1971.
Are donations to ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 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 SOUTH CAROLINA 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 SOUTH CAROLINA GRAND CHAPTER due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending April 30, 2027) is due September 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA GRAND CHAPTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2026.
Who is the principal officer of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA GRAND CHAPTER?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 names KAYE RACKLEY.
Who are the officers and directors of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA GRAND CHAPTER?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $5,520 (SARAH JANE SCHRODETZKI, GRAND SECRET).
How much revenue does ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA GRAND CHAPTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $353,973, expenses of $392,228 and total assets of $6,253,528 at year end.

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