Order of the Eastern Star of Nebraska
Order of the Eastern Star of Nebraska is a public charity, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $59K in total assets.
Order of the Eastern Star of Nebraska at a glance
- Total assets
- $59,405
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $4,016
- +279.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $5,897
- +32.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Order of the Eastern Star of Nebraska funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $274K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont Community Foundation Fremont, NE | — | $83,950 |
| Fremont Fire Department Fremont, NE | — | $50,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Yorktown Height, NY | — | $50,000 |
| Childrens Home Meshc Fremont, NE | — | $30,000 |
| Plattsmouth Home Foundation Plattsmouth, NE | — | $30,000 |
| Plattsmouth Sr Home Plattsmouth, NE | — | $10,200 |
| Demolay Lewis Keene Chapter Fremont, NE | — | $10,000 |
| Jobs Daughters Bethel 15 Fremont, NE | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,405 | $4,016 | $5,897 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $61,286 | $1,058 | $4,449 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $64,677 | $86,184 | $293,120 | $274,150 | 8 | $86,104 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Order of the Eastern Star of Nebraska's 2024 filing lists 18 officers; none of the 18 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Wells
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jane France
Trustee
Conductress → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kay Bevington
Trustee
Esther → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Cynthia Timmermier
Associate Matron
Organist → Associate Matron, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jessica Hochstein
Worthy Matron
Associate Conduct → Worthy Matron, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
John Timmermier
Marshal
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Joyce Roberts
Conductress
Martha → Associate Conduct, 2023
Associate Conduct → Conductress, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Lynn Cardey
Treasurer
Associate Matron → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Melissa McCabe
Associate Conduct
Chaplain → Conductress, 2023
Conductress → Associate Conduct, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Todd Hochstein
Worthy Patron
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Colleen Weber
Organist
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Karla Schulze
Electa
Chaplain → Electa, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Bernie Rolfs
Sentinel
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Gena Brimmer
Chaplain
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Kristi Vandergriff
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Matt Vandergriff
Associate Patron
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Monica Rolfs
Adah
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Vicky Ramsey
Warder
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Joel Jelkin (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Marvin Iverson (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Vince France (2022–2023) — Warder
- Former: Lynne Tibke (2023) — Sentinel
- Former: Bonnie Forney (2022) — Electa
- Former: Kirk Brown (2022) — Associate Patron
- Former: Larry Ludvigsen (2022) — Warder
- Former: Linda Prochaska (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Margie Ludvigsen (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Mollie Brown (2022) — Worthy Matron
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Order of the Eastern Star of Nebraska
How large is Order of the Eastern Star of Nebraska?
Order of the Eastern Star of Nebraska reported $59K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $4K.
Where does Order of the Eastern Star of Nebraska operate?
Order of the Eastern Star of Nebraska has awarded grants in Nebraska, New York.
What is Order of the Eastern Star of Nebraska's EIN?
Order of the Eastern Star of Nebraska's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6036421. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 2022–2024
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