Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey
Oversee operation of local eastern star chapters
Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey at a glance
In short: Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey gave $126K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $126K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $126,460
- +170.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $126,460
- +170.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $126,460
- Total assets
- $947,669
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (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 Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eastern Star Charity Foundation ($126K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey gives
- Giving grew 422% 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 $24K (2022) to $126K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Star Charity Foundation Bridgewater, NJ | To assist in the care and housing for the eastern star home | $126,460 |
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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 | $947,669 | $186,096 | $225,408 | $126,460 | 1 | $52,388 |
| 2024 | $975,248 | $211,455 | $149,086 | $46,765 | 1 | $32,002 |
| 2023 | $894,570 | $186,392 | $195,678 | $75,939 | 1 | $40,668 |
| 2022 | $966,364 | $201,241 | $192,923 | $24,235 | 1 | $73,175 |
| 2021 | $982,112 | $142,390 | $118,124 | $26,435 | 1 | $46,158 |
| 2020 | $886,367 | $184,470 | $191,114 | $28,345 | 1 | $41,133 |
About Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey
Based on IRS filings
Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey is a public charity, based in Bridgewater, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $948K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $126K. Net investment income was $52K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrea McCollum
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Wood
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Helge
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patti L. Rhinesmith
Secretary
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $16K (2025)
Michele Hess
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $7K (2025)
Dawn Smith
Associate Grand Matron
Director → Associate Grand Matron, 2025
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Elaine Guynn
Grand Matron
Director → Grand Matron, 2025
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Guynn
Grand Patron
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Joanne Byrne (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Sharon Rosequist (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: James Hines (2024) — Director
- Former: Jeanette Wallace (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Bernard Byrne (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Daria Hamm (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gail Naia (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Kenneth H. Billingham (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lynn C. Billingham (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Norma J. Hines (2020–2021) — Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $16K, to Patti L Rhinesmith (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey
How much does Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey give each year?
Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey gave $126K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $47K across 1 grant.
How large is Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey?
Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey reported $948K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $186K.
Where does Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey operate?
Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey's EIN?
Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-1174669. 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 March 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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