Order of the Eastern Star of
The coordinating body (grand chapter) for the state of Minnesota.
Order of the Eastern Star of at a glance
In short: Order of the Eastern Star of gave $56K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,500
- +51.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,500
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,647
- Total assets
- $2,077,659
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Order of the Eastern Star of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Minnestoa Assistance Council for Veterans ($26K). Together the top 3 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Order of the Eastern Star of gives
- Giving fell 49% 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 $27K (2021) to $109K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnestoa Assistance Council for Veterans Saint Paul, MN | Charitable Contribution | $25,709 |
| Minnesota Masonic Charities Bloomington, MN | Charitable Contribution | $18,647 |
| Helping Paws Hopkins, MN | Charitable Contribution | $11,144 |
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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 | $2,077,659 | $283,819 | $269,450 | $55,500 | 3 | $119,531 |
| 2024 | $2,005,538 | $291,117 | $261,962 | $36,756 | 2 | $139,581 |
| 2023 | $1,779,621 | $281,808 | $269,139 | $50,091 | 3 | $139,306 |
| 2022 | $1,902,820 | $414,137 | $298,547 | $109,194 | 2 | $138,933 |
| 2021 | $1,884,877 | $194,146 | $166,570 | $26,553 | 2 | $65,072 |
| 2020 | $1,512,944 | $193,112 | $189,526 | $37,574 | 2 | $63,148 |
| 2019 | $1,571,257 | $235,181 | $222,858 | $36,225 | 1 | $77,706 |
About Order of the Eastern Star of
Based on IRS filings
Order of the Eastern Star of is a public charity, based in Bloomington, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $120K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Order of the Eastern Star of's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joyce McCurdy
Grand Secretary
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$13K (2019) → $14K (2025)
Michael Powles
Former Grand Treasurer
Grand Treasurer → Former Grand Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $3K (2025)
Cj Brase
Worthy Grand Matron
Associate Grand Matron → Worthy Grand Matron, 2025
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Hanley
Worthy Grand Patron
Associate Grand Patron → Worthy Grand Patron, 2025
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Taylor
Associate Grand Matron
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Johnson
Associate Grand Patron
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Hanson
Grand Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Sharon Barlow (2023–2024) — Worthy Grand Matron
- Former: Steve Downs (2023–2024) — Worthy Grand Patron
- Former: Jerry Oliver (2022–2023) — Worthy Grand Patron
- Former: Pam Willette (2022–2023) — Worthy Grand Matron
- Former: Jim Bjorstad (2020–2022) — Worthy Grand Patron
- Former: Kathie Brown (2022) — Worthy Grand Matron
- Former: Kathy Foster (2019–2021) — Worthy Grand Matron
- Former: Scott Anderson (2019–2021) — Worthy Grand Patron
- Former: Kathy Brown (2020–2021) — Associate Grand Matron
- Former: John Bergum (2019) — Worthy Grand Patron
- Former: Pam Leech (2019) — Worthy Grand Matron
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 $14K, to Joyce McCurdy (Grand Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Order of the Eastern Star of
How much does Order of the Eastern Star of give each year?
Order of the Eastern Star of gave $56K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $37K across 2 grants.
What is Order of the Eastern Star of's typical grant size?
Order of the Eastern Star of's median grant in 2025 was $18,647, and its average grant was $18,500, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Order of the Eastern Star of give grants?
Order of the Eastern Star of gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
How large is Order of the Eastern Star of?
Order of the Eastern Star of reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $284K.
What is Order of the Eastern Star of's EIN?
Order of the Eastern Star of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0460471. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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