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Nonprofit · EIN 64-0368713

MERIDIAN LODGE 1628 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE

Also known as 1628

Tax-exempt · MERIDIAN, MS 39304

Financials

$211K$202K2021$242K$230K2023$210K$226K2024$196K$206K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MERIDIAN LODGE 1628 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
April 30, 2026990$195,588$206,487-$10,899$474,918$3,149$471,769
April 30, 2025990$209,559$225,660-$16,101$484,500$1,938$482,562
April 30, 2024990$241,765$230,107$11,658$503,844$8,428$495,416
April 30, 2022990$210,982$201,586$9,396$486,789$8,514$478,275
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$9,454
Membership dues
$7,304
Program service revenue
$185,683
Investment income
$451
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,928
Benefits paid to members
$3,129
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$11,174
Other salaries and wages
$32,723
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$47,451
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$30,034

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$484,500
Total assets, end of year
$474,918
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,149
Net assets, end of year
$471,769
Land, buildings and equipment
$427,946
Net assets without donor restrictions
$471,769
Gross receipts
$195,588
Employees
6
Volunteers
60
Year formed
1950
State of legal domicile
MS

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
Marie BlackburnSocial Quarters Manager
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$24,259
Michael MinchewAdministrator
Officer, Key employee
40$11,174
Sherry FarmerSocial Quarters Attendant
Key employee
30$6,113
Abigail HorneSocial Quarters Attendant
Key employee
25$1,508
Amanda TysonSocial Quarters Attendant
Key employee
5$381
Michael OrtizSocial Quarters Attendant
Key employee
5$362
Wade SmithTrustee
Trustee or director, Institutional trustee, Officer
0$0
Gary MinchewPresident
Officer
0$0
Mike JohnstonVice President
Officer
0$0
Lisa DowningChaplain
Officer
0$0
Bunny BurtonTreasurer
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2025: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Marie BlackburnSocial Quarters Manager
Highest-paid employee
40$21,487
Sherry FarmerSocial Quarters Attendant
Key employee
28$5,763
Michael MinchewIncoming Administrator
Officer
40$5,600
Gary JonesRetiring Administrator
Officer
10$5,000
Brittany EckmanSocial Quarters Attendant
Key employee
25$3,167
Amanda TysonSocial Quarters Attendant
Key employee
15$1,772
Wade SmithTrustee
Institutional trustee, Officer
0$0
Gary MinchewPresident
Officer
0$0
Mike JohnstonVice President
Officer
0$0
Lisa DowningChaplain
Officer
0$0
Glenn GriffinTreasurer
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Gary JonesAdministrator
Officer
10$10,400
Darrell HardingTrustee
Institutional trustee, Officer
0$0
Doug MayPresident
Officer
0$0
Tammy MayVice President
Officer
0$0
Carolyn JonesChaplain
Officer
0$0
Gary MinchewJr. Past President
Officer
0$0
Cindy BrownTreasurer
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2022: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Gary JonesAdministrator
Officer
20$10,400
Mike JohnstonPresident
Officer
2$0
Doug MayVice President
Officer
2$0
Glendell GriffinChaplain
Officer
2$0
Gary MinchewJr. Past President
Officer
2$0
Patrick KirbuyTreasurer
Officer
2$0
John MozingoTrustee
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 4162, MERIDIAN, MS 39304-4162
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Gary W Minchew, PO Box 4162, Meridian, MS 39304
Signed the 990
Michael Minchew, Administrator
Phone
(601) 483-5072

Mission

The organization unites its members in the bonds of fraternity, benevolence and charity. This is accomplished through a year round schedule of social and recreational activities for the members and their families estimated at more than 1000 persons.

990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • Operate a swimming pool which provides opportunity for enjoyment by the entire family.
    Expenses $12,535 · revenue $18,176
  • Social Quarters where members can fellowship with each other, enjoy alcoholic and non alcohol drinks and snacks.
    Expenses $52,481 · revenue $114,502
  • Entertainment of music, pool, cards, darts, and other activities for Members Only.
    Expenses $5,148 · revenue $9,641
  • Committee and Activity Groups such as Moose Riders Group, Moose Legion, Camping, Hotc, and Sports
    Expenses $21,844 · revenue $37,108
  • Insurance Expense
    Expenses $21,933 · revenue $180
  • Payments to Affiliates
    Expenses $700 · revenue $9,424
  • Convention & Conferences
    Expenses $6,967
  • Occupancy Expenses
    Expenses $30,034
  • Office Expenses
    Expenses $2,525
  • Payroll Tax Payments
    Expenses $3,554
  • Employee Salary & Wages
    Expenses $32,723
  • Officer Salary
    Expenses $11,174
  • Benefits Paid to members
    Expenses $3,129
  • Additional Fundraising Income for Members only
    Expenses $1,740 · revenue $6,052

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
64-0368713
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Exempt since
1935
Accounting year ends
April
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$474,918
Income (IRS master file)
$195,588

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990April 2026$195,588$206,487$474,918XML
990April 2025$209,559$225,660$484,500XML
990April 2024$241,765$230,107$503,844XML
990April 2023$234,029$229,264$491,480IRS
990April 2022$210,982$201,586$486,789XML
990-EZApril 2021–––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 64-0368713).

Questions about MERIDIAN LODGE 1628 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE

What is the EIN of MERIDIAN LODGE 1628 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MERIDIAN LODGE 1628 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE is 64-0368713.
Is MERIDIAN LODGE 1628 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1935.
Which annual return does MERIDIAN LODGE 1628 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE 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 MERIDIAN LODGE 1628 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE 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 MERIDIAN LODGE 1628 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE 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 MERIDIAN LODGE 1628 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 names Gary W Minchew.
Who are the officers and directors of MERIDIAN LODGE 1628 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 lists 11 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $24,259 (Marie Blackburn, Social Quarters Manager).
How much revenue does MERIDIAN LODGE 1628 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE have?
On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $195,588, expenses of $206,487 and total assets of $474,918 at year end.

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