Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of North Carolina
The order of the eastern star in North Carolina will be a viable, relevant, and dynamic fraternity throughout the state, providing a source of service for both women and men of our communities to make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors, and set an example for others to follow.
Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of North Carolina at a glance
In short: Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of North Carolina gave $306K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $306K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $305,731
- -6.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $305,731
- -6.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $305,731
- Total assets
- $7,570,448
- +9.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of North Carolina funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Masonic and Eastern Star Home ($306K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
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 Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of North Carolina gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−7%). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $205K (2024) to $377K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $306K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Masonic and Eastern Star Home Greensboro, NC | Support of RTMT Home | $305,731 |
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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 | $7,570,448 | $504,198 | $573,984 | $305,731 | 1 | $396,211 |
| 2025 | $6,924,495 | $554,018 | $545,739 | $326,224 | 1 | $447,462 |
| 2024 | $6,963,093 | $647,472 | $411,373 | $204,521 | 1 | $492,549 |
| 2023 | $6,592,856 | $404,325 | $539,774 | $328,776 | 1 | $306,839 |
| 2022 | $6,906,816 | $616,297 | $578,374 | $376,546 | 1 | $505,109 |
| 2021 | $7,496,585 | $603,784 | $419,467 | $207,490 | 1 | $549,260 |
| 2020 | $6,006,927 | $447,618 | $541,802 | $290,333 | 1 | $337,424 |
| 2019 | $6,614,857 | $397,909 | $452,251 | $232,227 | 1 | $278,570 |
About Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of North Carolina
Based on IRS filings
Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of North Carolina is a public charity, based in Garysburg, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $7.6M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $306K. Net investment income was $396K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of North Carolina's 2026 filing lists 12 officers; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David Bramigk
Trustee
Worthy Grand → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth West
Trustee & Cha
Trustee → Trustee & Cha, 2026
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fran Southern
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louise Taylor
Grand Secretary
Associate Grand → Worth Grand, 2020
Worth Grand → Grand Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$21K (2023) → $25K (2026)
Norma Underwood
Worth Grand
Grand Conduc → Associate Grand, 2025
Associate Grand → Worth Grand, 2026
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
$500 (2021) → $0 (2026)
Lori Adams
Associate Grand
Associate Grand → Grand Conduc, 2025
Grand Conduc → Associate Grand, 2026
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Johnson
Associate Grand
Grand Treasurer → Associate Grand, 2026
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Haynes
Grand Conduc
Associate Grand → Grand Conduc, 2026
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lavaun Taylor
Finance Chai
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Hughes
Grand Treasurer
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Ireland
Worthy Grand
Associate Grand → Worthy Grand, 2026
On filings since 2025
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenny White
Associate Grand
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (34)
- Former: Dennis Edwards (2020–2025) — Worthy Grand
- Former: Ab Scott (2023–2025) — Trustee & Cha
- Former: Amy-Jo Fischer Hoth (2023–2025) — Worth Grand
- Former: Betty Jo Yommer (2019–2024) — Worth Grand
- Former: Susan Jackson (2023–2024) — Trustee & Cha
- Former: William Horne Jr. (2023–2024) — Finance Chai
- Former: Alton Scott (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Amy-Jo Fischer (2019–2022) — Associate Grand
- Former: Cutler Dillon (2019–2022) — Worthy Grand
- Former: Ellen Brooks (2019–2022) — Associate Grand
- Former: Mike Underwood (2019–2022) — Associate Grand
- Former: Angela Lippard (2020–2022) — Grand Martha
- Former: Buddy Harrell (2020–2022) — Grand Sentin
- Former: Cathy Bradley (2020–2022) — Grand Electa
- Former: Gloria Scott (2020–2022) — Acting Gr Se
- Former: Janelle Ezzell (2020–2022) — Finance Chai
- Former: Mary Lee Kosik (2020–2022) — Grand Esther
- Former: Norma Byrd (2020–2022) — Grand Adah
- Former: Rebecca Clay (2020–2022) — Grand Warder
- Former: Rosemary Bramigk (2020–2022) — Grand Ruth
- Former: Susan Matney (2020–2022) — Grand Organi
- Former: Tony Rathbone (2020–2022) — Grand Marsha
- Former: Allen Hughes (2019) — Worthy Grand
- Former: Anita Harvey (2019) — Grand Adah
- Former: Belkis Slazas (2019) — Grand Ruth
- Former: David Griffith (2019) — Grand Sentin
- Former: Debbie Owen (2019) — Worth Grand
- Former: Della Sperlbaum (2019) — Grand Martha
- Former: Gale Love (2019) — Grand Warder
- Former: Gayle Dillon (2019) — Grand Marsha
- Former: Jim Lassiter (2019) — Finance Chai
- Former: Kay Evans (2019) — Grand Secretary
- Former: Nancy Greene (2019) — Grand Organi
- Former: Tabitha Wade Courtney (2019) — Grand Electa
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 $25K, to Louise Taylor (Grand Secret).
Frequently asked questions about Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of North Carolina
How much does Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of North Carolina give each year?
Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of North Carolina gave $306K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $326K across 1 grant.
How large is Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of North Carolina?
Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of North Carolina reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $504K.
Where does Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of North Carolina operate?
Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of North Carolina has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of North Carolina's EIN?
Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of North Carolina's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-0239941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(9)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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