Mission
THE GRAND CHAPTER'S PURPOSE IS TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN FRATERNAL LODGES IN THE STATE OF IOWA AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE AGED, RESEARCH HEATH ISSUES, SCHOLARSHIP, LOAN AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ITS MEMBERS AND OTHERS.
Public Charity
GRAND CHAPTER OF IOWA ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
GRAND CHAPTER OF IOWA ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR is a Public Charity headquartered in KNOXVILLE, IA. Financial data from the 2024 filing: $153K revenue, $110K expenses, $693K total assets. IRS filings disclose 23 grants awarded by this foundation, totaling roughly $451K.
EIN: 420450590
KNOXVILLE, IA
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$153K
Total Expenses$110K
Total Assets$693K
Grants Given23
Grant Total$451K
Filing Years2020–2024
Sample Grants Given
ON WITH LIFE-PARKINSONS
$47,316
ESTARL SCHOLARSHIPS
$33,458
BARTHELL HOME
$7,147
INT ORDER JOBS DAUGHTERS DEMOLAY
$6,460
ESTARL SCHOLARSHIPS
$32,038
Showing up to 5 of 23 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
GRAND TREASU
Ivan Kent Strawn
VICE PRESIDE
Jane Green
PRESIDENT
Jerry Jones
MEMBER
John Whitaker
GRAND SECRET
Nancy Ramthun
MEMBER
Vicki Butler
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $153K | $110K | $693K |
| 2023 | $51K | $108K | $656K |
| 2022 | $195K | $220K | $721K |
| 2021 | $34K | $16K | $747K |
| 2020 | $89K | $144K | $679K |
Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $89K to $153K (+71%), with total assets most recently reported at $693K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in DC, IA.
DCIA
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