Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc
The purpose of this grand chapter, and the subordinate chapters constituted by and under its authority, is to promote the practice of charity and fraternity, exclusively within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986 as amended.
Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc at a glance
In short: Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc gave $426K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $53K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $425,846
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $53,231
- -34.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $21,712
- Total assets
- $2,258,746
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (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 Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Masonic Homes at Elizabethtowngrand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of PA ($202K). Together the top 8 received $426K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 22 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc gives
- Giving grew 42% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $426K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $426K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Masonic Homes at Elizabethtowngrand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of PA Elizabethtown, PA | General Operations | $201,739 |
| Keystone Human Services (Susquehanna Service Dogs) Harrisburg, PA | General Operations | $92,816 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Pittsburgh, PA | General Operations | $70,827 |
| Dyslexia Reading Center of Central PA Pine Grove Mills, PA | General Operations | $37,646 |
| Northwest K9 Search and Rescue Erie, PA | General Operations | $5,778 |
| Demolay Pennsylvania Elizabethtown, PA | General Operations | $5,700 |
| Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation Elizabethtown, PA | General Operations | $5,700 |
| International Order of the Rainbow for Girls Pennsylvania Carnegie, PA | General Operations | $5,640 |
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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 | $2,258,746 | $1,742,634 | $1,987,336 | $425,846 | 8 | $18,430 |
| 2024 | $2,434,839 | $2,069,622 | $1,638,304 | $407,937 | 5 | $601 |
| 2023 | $2,021,280 | $1,657,411 | $1,447,896 | $311,838 | 5 | $199 |
| 2022 | $1,833,616 | $1,345,024 | $1,324,670 | $299,888 | 2 | $213 |
| 2021 | $1,702,555 | $1,410,366 | $575,713 | $49,753 | 2 | $732 |
| 2020 | $1,413,108 | $504,755 | $1,253,381 | $243,847 | 3 | $649 |
| 2019 | $1,314,653 | $634,739 | $1,413,264 | $262,151 | 4 | $565 |
About Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc
Based on IRS filings
Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Elizabethtown, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $426K. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc is led by Donald C. Graver, Grand Trustee & Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 4 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald C. Graver
Grand Trustee & Chair
Worthy Grand Patron → Grand Trustee, 2023
Grand Trustee → Grand Trustee & Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randa J. Triggs
Finance Committee & Chair
Finance Committee Chiar → Finance Committee, 2023
Finance Committee → Finance Committee & Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John J. Kibler
J, L Committee & Chair
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda E. Watson Pgm
J, L Committee & Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa S. Weaver
Grand Trustee
Grand Trustee → Grand Trustee & Chair, 2023
Grand Trustee & Chair → Grand Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicky J. Botjer
Grand Trustee
Grand Trustee → Grand Trustee & Chair, 2024
Grand Trustee & Chair → Grand Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce E. Plonka
Worthy Grand Matron
Grand Conductress → Associate Grand Matron, 2023
Associate Grand Matron → Worthy Grand Matron, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$600 (2024) → $0 (2025)
Virginia L. Plyler
Grand Secretary
On filings since 2019
34 hrs/week
$18K (2019) → $24K (2025)
Susan K. Fisher
Grand Treasurer
On filings since 2020
29 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $21K (2025)
Marcia H. Holland
Worthy Grand Matron
Grand Conductress → Associate Grand Matron, 2024
Associate Grand Matron → Worthy Grand Matron, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$1K (2025)
Michael Byers
Worthy Grand Patron
Associate Grand Patron → Worthy Grand Patron, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$500 (2025)
Robert F. Trimble
Worthy Grand Patron
Grand Trustee → Associate Grand Patron, 2023
Associate Grand Patron → Worthy Grand Patron, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia A. Diegel
Finance Committee
Finance Committee → Finance Committee Chair, 2023
Finance Committee Chair → Finance Committee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Candida L. Hosband
Finance Committee
Finance Committee → Finance Committee & Chair, 2024
Finance Committee & Chair → Finance Committee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
M. Joyce Camlin
Associate Grand Matron
Associate Grand Conductress → Grand Conductress, 2024
Grand Conductress → Associate Grand Matron, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly J. Small
J & L Committee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Helm
Grand Conductress
Associate Grand Conductress → Grand Conductress, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirley B. Capo
J & L Committee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine A. Hoke
Associate Grand Conductress
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis J. Devine
Associate Grand Patron
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily D. McCarthy Pgm
J & L Committee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary A. Hass Pgm
J & L Committee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: George M. Camlin (2019–2024) — J & L Committee
- Former: Linda M. Dimino (2019–2024) — Worthy Grand Matron
- Former: Helenbeth G. Vilcek (2022–2024) — J & L Committee
- Former: J. David McKibben (2022–2024) — Worthy Grand Patron
- Former: Mary Ann Naugle (2023–2024) — J, L Committee & Chair
- Former: Linda E. Watson (2019–2023) — Worthy Grand Matron
- Former: Jeffrey R. Miller (2020–2023) — Worthy Grand Patron
- Former: Linda Sipple (2022–2023) — Grand Trustee & Chair
- Former: Robert C. Penoyer (2020–2022) — Grand Trustee
- Former: Marjorie L. Seilhamer (2019–2021) — Finance Committee & Chairman
- Former: Orpha G. Kemmler (2019–2021) — Worthy Grand Matron & Chairman
- Former: Bradley A. Lewis (2019–2020) — Grand Trustee
- Former: Douglas R. Fraley Sr. (2019–2020) — Worthy Grand Patron
- Former: Martha A. Johns (2019–2020) — Grand Treasurer
- Former: Maxine E. Bateman (2019–2020) — Finance Committee
- Former: Sandra K. Berkey (2019–2020) — Worthy Grand Matron
- Former: Emily D. McCarthy (2019) — Worthy Grand Matron
- Former: Shirley A. Warren (2019) — Finance Committee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $24K, to Virginia L Plyler (Grand Secretary). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc
How much does Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc give each year?
Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc gave $426K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $408K across 5 grants.
What is Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc's typical grant size?
Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc's median grant in 2025 was $21,712, and its average grant was $53,231, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc give grants?
Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Elizabethtown, PA (3 grants).
Does Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc's largest grantees?
Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Masonic Homes at Elizabethtowngrand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of PA ($201,739), Keystone Human Services (Susquehanna Service Dogs) ($92,816) and National Multiple Sclerosis ($70,827), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc?
Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc?
Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Elizabethtown, PA. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc's EIN?
Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2775720. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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