Grand Chapter of Mass Order of the Eastern Star
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Grand Chapter of Mass Order of the Eastern Star at a glance
In short: Grand Chapter of Mass Order of the Eastern Star gave $136K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $136,169
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,390
- +127.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $28,370
- Total assets
- $166,599
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Grand Chapter of Mass Order of the Eastern Star funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Education Fund of the Order of the Eastern Star ($94K). Together the top 3 received $136K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 19 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Grand Chapter of Mass Order of the Eastern Star gives
- Giving grew 100% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2022) to $136K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Education Fund of the Order of the Eastern Star Newtonville, MA | To Provide Scholarships for Educational Purposes | $93,750 |
| The Alzheimer's Assocaition Ma-NH Chapter Waltham, MA | Charitable Award | $28,370 |
| Isadore Forbes Benevolent Fund Newtonville, MA | To Provide Fraternal Financial Assistance | $14,049 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $166,599 | $279,989 | $275,147 | $136,169 | 3 | $3,656 |
| 2024 | $161,103 | $214,270 | $222,624 | $99,827 | 5 | $3,028 |
| 2023 | $189,429 | $249,057 | $266,753 | $89,973 | 4 | $1,895 |
| 2022 | $186,977 | $186,021 | $176,676 | $68,154 | 3 | $1,465 |
| 2021 | $182,307 | $151,301 | $174,256 | $75,583 | 4 | $2,138 |
About Grand Chapter of Mass Order of the Eastern Star
Based on IRS filings
Grand Chapter of Mass Order of the Eastern Star is a public charity, based in Newtonville, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $167K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $136K. Net investment income was $4K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grand Chapter of Mass Order of the Eastern Star's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
F. Ellen McKay
Grand Treasurer
On filings since 2021
9 hrs/week
$9K (2021) → $8K (2025)
Anna B. Craig
Grand Secretary
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$31K (2023) → $25K (2025)
Carl F. Kersting
Worthy Grand Patron
Associate Grand Patron → Worthy Grand Patron, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen M. McDuffie
Worthy Grand Matron
Associate Grand Matron → Worthy Grand Matron, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne F. Ward
Associate Grand Matron
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd O. Galarneau
Associate Grand Patron
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: John J. Shurman II (2022–2024) — Worthy Grand Patron
- Former: Marsha L. Coocen (2022–2024) — Worthy Grand Matron
- Former: Karen E. Grabau (2021–2022) — Grand Secretary
- Former: Cheryl Ann Fournier (2022) — Worthy Grand Matron
- Former: David E. Fournier (2022) — Worthy Grand Patron
- Former: Charles H. Jones (2021) — Associate Grand Patron
- Former: David D. Frizzell (2021) — Worthy Grand Patron
- Former: Evelyn L. Bogue (2021) — Associate Grand Matron
- Former: Judith A. Podymaitis (2021) — Worthy Grand Matron
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $25K, to Anna B Craig (Grand Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Grand Chapter of Mass Order of the Eastern Star
How much does Grand Chapter of Mass Order of the Eastern Star give each year?
Grand Chapter of Mass Order of the Eastern Star gave $136K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $100K across 5 grants.
What is Grand Chapter of Mass Order of the Eastern Star's typical grant size?
Grand Chapter of Mass Order of the Eastern Star's median grant in 2025 was $28,370, and its average grant was $45,390, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Grand Chapter of Mass Order of the Eastern Star give grants?
Grand Chapter of Mass Order of the Eastern Star gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newtonville, MA (2 grants).
Does Grand Chapter of Mass Order of the Eastern Star give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Grand Chapter of Mass Order of the Eastern Star's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Grand Chapter of Mass Order of the Eastern Star?
Grand Chapter of Mass Order of the Eastern Star reported $167K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $280K.
What is Grand Chapter of Mass Order of the Eastern Star's EIN?
Grand Chapter of Mass Order of the Eastern Star's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6144335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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