Grand Chapter of Tennessee Order of the Eastern Star
Domestic fraternal organization
Grand Chapter of Tennessee Order of the Eastern Star at a glance
In short: Grand Chapter of Tennessee Order of the Eastern Star gave $11K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $11,186
- -87.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,593
- -87.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,593
- Total assets
- $1,416,242
- +2.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (50% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who Grand Chapter of Tennessee Order of the Eastern Star funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Scottish Rite Valley ($6K). Together the top 2 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Grand Chapter of Tennessee Order of the Eastern Star gives
- Giving grew 67% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $90K (2025). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $11K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish Rite Valley Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,647 |
| Smokey Mountain Service Dogs Lenoir CIty, TN | Charitable | $5,539 |
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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 | $1,416,242 | $201,010 | $170,463 | $11,186 | 2 | $39,679 |
| 2025 | $1,385,693 | $287,028 | $239,723 | $90,389 | 2 | $51,699 |
| 2024 | $1,338,389 | $225,716 | $148,439 | $27,232 | Total only | $47,207 |
| 2023 | $1,261,112 | $164,062 | $154,322 | $6,691 | 1 | $15,075 |
| 2022 | $1,251,373 | $191,329 | $148,946 | $13,030 | 1 | $2,768 |
| 2021 | $1,208,990 | $67,823 | $142,575 | $13,513 | Total only | $3,726 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Grand Chapter of Tennessee Order of the Eastern Star
Based on IRS filings
Grand Chapter of Tennessee Order of the Eastern Star is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Germantown, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $40K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grand Chapter of Tennessee Order of the Eastern Star's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Eddie Yaun
Grand Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2026)
Mary Wolfe
Grand Secretary
On filings since 2021
18 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $12K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 $12K, to Mary Wolfe (Grand Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Grand Chapter of Tennessee Order of the Eastern Star
How much does Grand Chapter of Tennessee Order of the Eastern Star give each year?
Grand Chapter of Tennessee Order of the Eastern Star gave $11K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $90K across 2 grants.
How large is Grand Chapter of Tennessee Order of the Eastern Star?
Grand Chapter of Tennessee Order of the Eastern Star reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $201K.
What is Grand Chapter of Tennessee Order of the Eastern Star?
Grand Chapter of Tennessee Order of the Eastern Star is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Germantown, TN. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Grand Chapter of Tennessee Order of the Eastern Star operate?
Grand Chapter of Tennessee Order of the Eastern Star has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Kentucky, Tennessee.
What is Grand Chapter of Tennessee Order of the Eastern Star's EIN?
Grand Chapter of Tennessee Order of the Eastern Star's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0216709. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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