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Nonprofit · EIN 72-0418206

GRAND LODGE OF THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS OF THE STATE

Also known as LA GL & ODD FELLOWS REB RET HM & JU

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BATON ROUGE, LA 70809

Financials

$145K$166K2023$175K$175K2024$266K$189K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GRAND LODGE OF THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS OF THE STATE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$265,582$189,409$76,173$1,917,214$0$1,917,214
December 31, 2024990$174,850$174,554$296$1,681,246$0$1,681,246
December 31, 2023990$144,946$165,754-$20,808$1,597,288$0$1,597,288
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$147,022
Membership dues
$3,022
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$36,938
Net rental income
$81,550
Other revenue
$81,622

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$12,100
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,600
Depreciation
$24,582
Program services (functional)
$189,409

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,681,246
Total assets, end of year
$1,917,214
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,917,214
Land, buildings and equipment
$359,397
Publicly traded securities
$1,370,393
Gross unrelated business income
$72
Gross receipts
$265,582
Employees
0
Year formed
1921
State of legal domicile
LA

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michael DuplantierPast Grand Mast
Trustee or director
0$0
Phillip WhittyGrand Master
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Patricia GowdyGrand Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Sandra YoungGrand Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Geoff PolsonGrand Warden
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Scott DulomDGM
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jeff WalkerGrand Master
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Michael DuplantierDy Grand Master
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Phillip WhittyGrand Warden
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Patricia GowdyGrand Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Sandra YoungGrand Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Sandi PrymeckGrand Repr.
Trustee or director
6$0
Steve DessellesPSGM
Trustee or director
6$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jeff WalkerDep Grnd Master
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Eddie LeBoeufPst Grnd Master
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Steve DessellesGrand Master
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Patricia GoudyGrand Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Sandra YoungGrand Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Sandi PrymeckGrand Repr.
Trustee or director
6$0
Mike DuttonPSGM
Trustee or director
6$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
9797 KINGLET DR, BATON ROUGE, LA 70809-4612
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Michael Duplantier, 9797 Kinglet Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Signed the 990
Michael Duplantier, Past Grand Mast
Phone
(225) 937-8415
Return prepared by
Matthews Accounting Group CPAs LLC

Mission

To improve and elevate the character of mankind by promoting the principles of friendship, love, truth, faith, hope charity and universal justice. To help make the world a better place to live by aiding each other, the community, the less fortunate, the youth, the elderly, the enviroment and the community in every way possible.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Programs of the non-profit brotherhood include expenses for the Grand Lodge for the State of Louisiana and maintenance of a cemetery in New Orleans.
    Expenses $189,098 · grants $165

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
72-0418206
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Fraternal lodge, deductible only for charitable purposes
Exempt since
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,917,214
Income (IRS master file)
$265,582

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
July 15, 2010
Posted by the IRS
June 9, 2011
Reinstated
Effective July 15, 2010

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$265,582$189,409$1,917,214IRS
990December 2024$174,850$174,554$1,681,246XML
990December 2023$144,946$165,754$1,597,288XML
990December 2022$87,951$119,851$1,509,818IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 72-0418206).

Questions about GRAND LODGE OF THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS OF THE STATE

What is the EIN of GRAND LODGE OF THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS OF THE STATE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GRAND LODGE OF THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS OF THE STATE is 72-0418206.
Is GRAND LODGE OF THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS OF THE STATE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on July 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective July 15, 2010.
Are donations to GRAND LODGE OF THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS OF THE STATE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Fraternal lodge, deductible only for charitable purposes).
Which annual return does GRAND LODGE OF THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS OF THE STATE 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 GRAND LODGE OF THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS OF THE STATE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GRAND LODGE OF THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS OF THE STATE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GRAND LODGE OF THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS OF THE STATE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Michael Duplantier.
Who are the officers and directors of GRAND LODGE OF THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS OF THE STATE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GRAND LODGE OF THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS OF THE STATE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $265,582, expenses of $189,409 and total assets of $1,917,214 at year end.

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