Eastern Star Charity Foundation of CT
The mission of the eastern star charity foundation of Connecticut, inc. Is to provide charity, benevolence and loving kindness by enhancing the quality of life for all members of the order of the eastern star and others in need.
Eastern Star Charity Foundation of CT at a glance
In short: Eastern Star Charity Foundation of CT gave $403K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $403K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $403,000
- -0.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $403,000
- -0.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $403,000
- Total assets
- $8,590,909
- +7.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Eastern Star Charity Foundation of CT funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Masonic Charity Foundation ($403K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Eastern Star Charity Foundation of CT gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+4%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $382K (2020) to $405K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $403K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Masonic Charity Foundation Wallingford, CT | Benevolence | $403,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,590,909 | $774,579 | $504,163 | $403,000 | 1 | $559,244 |
| 2025 | $7,961,453 | $450,752 | $501,361 | $404,500 | 1 | $436,809 |
| 2024 | $7,555,838 | $1,061,203 | $474,151 | $387,500 | 1 | $1,045,818 |
| 2023 | $7,412,457 | $117,389 | $461,267 | $388,500 | 1 | $88,241 |
| 2022 | $8,303,525 | $748,731 | $478,756 | $385,000 | 1 | $727,954 |
| 2021 | $8,195,347 | $475,771 | $507,677 | $401,824 | 2 | $451,975 |
| 2020 | $7,754,028 | $509,726 | $491,285 | $381,600 | 1 | $496,856 |
About Eastern Star Charity Foundation of CT
Based on IRS filings
Eastern Star Charity Foundation of CT is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Wallingford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $8.6M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $403K. Net investment income was $559K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eastern Star Charity Foundation of CT is led by Carl Anderson, President on every filing since 2020; 6 of 13 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Carl Anderson
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$300 (2020) → $300 (2026)
Suzanne Dana
Director & Grants
Secretary → Director, 2024
Director → Director & Grants, 2026
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$695 (2020) → $0 (2026)
Jean Jeanfavre
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Casertano
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Osten
Director
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kayla Rettburg
Director
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Bechert
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$300 (2020) → $300 (2026)
James York
Finance Chai
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$300 (2020) → $300 (2026)
Linda Adams
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$300 (2024) → $300 (2026)
Micheline Zumbo
Assistant Treasurer
Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$300 (2024) → $300 (2026)
Gary Adams
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$995 (2024) → $695 (2026)
Richard Kasssay
Worthy Grand
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Wendy Batterton (2025) — Worth Grand
- Former: William Zaleha II (2025) — Worthy Grand
- Former: Carolina Maselli (2024) — Worthy Grand
- Former: Judy Behler (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Charles Rowland (2023) — Worthy Grand
- Former: Linda Stephens (2023) — Worthy Grand
- Former: Liesa Sienkowski (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Sandra Foley (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Anna Kellner (2022) — Worthy Grand
- Former: Robert Everest (2022) — Worthy Grand
- Former: Jennifer Willich (2020–2021) — Worthy Grand
- Former: William Greene (2020–2021) — Worthy Gand
- Former: Mary Lou Johnson (2020) — Director
- Former: Sharen Ames (2020) — Director
- Former: Stanley Warner (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $695, to Gary Adams (Secretary). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Eastern Star Charity Foundation of CT
How much does Eastern Star Charity Foundation of CT give each year?
Eastern Star Charity Foundation of CT gave $403K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $405K across 1 grant.
How large is Eastern Star Charity Foundation of CT?
Eastern Star Charity Foundation of CT reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $775K.
What is Eastern Star Charity Foundation of CT?
Eastern Star Charity Foundation of CT is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Wallingford, CT. It holds $8.6M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Eastern Star Charity Foundation of CT operate?
Eastern Star Charity Foundation of CT has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Eastern Star Charity Foundation of CT's EIN?
Eastern Star Charity Foundation of CT's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6040430. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 22, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 10, 2024)
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