Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Inc
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Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Inc at a glance
In short: Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Inc gave $70K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,618
- +33.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,924
- +33.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $2,238,879
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (65% 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 Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ohio State University Foundation ($27K). Together the top 5 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 25 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Inc gives
- Giving fell 45% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2024) to $150K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University Foundation Columbus, OH | General Support | $26,568 |
| Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine Winston-Salem, NC | General Support | $18,567 |
| 4 Paws for Ability Inc Xenia, OH | General Support | $12,000 |
| Dogface K9S Worthington, OH | General Support | $7,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | General Support | $5,483 |
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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 | $2,238,879 | $524,291 | $517,806 | $69,618 | 5 | $95,745 |
| 2024 | $2,151,218 | $511,027 | $526,641 | $52,329 | 5 | $71,341 |
| 2023 | $2,052,196 | $610,464 | $618,478 | $149,970 | 9 | $69,266 |
| 2022 | $2,056,118 | $583,681 | $571,620 | $127,126 | 6 | $77,712 |
| 2021 | $2,370,615 | $470,346 | $350,306 | — | — | $50,500 |
| 2020 | $1,945,426 | $504,691 | $500,556 | $65,000 | 2 | $43,421 |
About Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Inc
Based on IRS filings
Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Inc is a public charity, based in Duncan Falls, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $96K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Inc is led by Dennis Lawson, Chairperson since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dennis Lawson
Chairperson
Trustee → Chairperson, 2025
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Cholodewitsch
Trustee
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joann Hastings
Trustee
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Mayer
Trustee
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peg Reiterman
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Sandi Herman (2021–2024) — Chairperson
- Former: William Taylor (2021–2023) — Chairperson
- Former: Gail Walsh (2021–2022) — Chairperson
- Former: William Cox (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Michelle Howell (2021) — Grand Secretary
- Former: Steve Moore (2021) — Past Grand P
- Former: Bill Taylor Past Grand Patron (2020) — Grand Trustee
- Former: Gail Walsh Past Grand Matron (2020) — Grand Trustee
- Former: Gayle Sutherin Past Grand Matron (2020) — Grand Treasurer
- Former: Michelle Howell Past Grand Matron (2020) — Grand Secretary
- Former: Sandi Herman Past Grand Matron (2020) — Grand Trustee
- Former: Steve A Moore Past Grand Patron (2020) — Head Trustee & Grand Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Inc
How much does Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Inc give each year?
Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Inc gave $70K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $52K across 5 grants.
What is Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Inc's typical grant size?
Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $13,924, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Inc give grants?
Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (27%) and Florida (8%).
Does Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Inc's largest grantees?
Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ohio State University Foundation ($26,568), Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine ($18,567) and 4 Paws for Ability Inc ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Inc?
Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $524K.
What is Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Inc's EIN?
Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0680705. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS February 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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