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National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution

EIN 06-6068708 · Old Greenwich, CT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Sons of The American Revolution are direct descendants of those patriots that acheived the independence of the American people. The objectives of our organiztion are intended to perptuate a more profound reverence for the principals of the government founded by our forefathers

Income
$146,803
Spending
$138,423
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
113.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 72%
Employees
0
Volunteers
125

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 113.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    456 of 456 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $27,254 spent. Management and operation of three historical properties located in Connecticut:Lebanons War Office where Connecticuts Council of Safety met and made decisions throughout the Revolution, and two schoolhouses in New London and East Haddam where Nathan Hale taught school before joining the revolutionary cause. All three sites are open for limited hours during the summer, draw on volunteers from the society and local communities to care for and interpret them, and attract hundreds of students and tourists annually from the region and beyond.
  2. $17,939 spent. Organization and promotion of the publics awareness of our Societys goals by providing historical information about the Revolutionary War and Revolutionary themes by organizing and delivering programs that are open to the public that honor our Revolutionary Patriots and the locations of significant Revolutionary events in Connecticut. Efforts include Historic Sites and Celebration efforts, the CTSSAR Color Guard, promotional materials, and event organization expenses
  3. $3,411 spent. The Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (CTSSAR) sponsors annual awards that recognize patriotism, leadership, and dedication to the study of the founding principles, figures, and historical events of the American Revolution by students, educators, and the general public. Awards encourage civic responsibility and duty, creative and effective teaching practices in classrooms, and a deeper understanding of the complicated issues surrounding the war for American Independence. The CTSSAR awards scholarships to Eagle Scouts, ROTC Leaders, USCG Leaders, Public Speakers (Oration Contests), Writing Skills (Essay Contests), all to supports excellence in a youthful generation. Flag awards and public service awards are also available to promote patriotism among the general public.
  4. $83,851 spent. CTSSAR paid NSSAR and New England District dues of $455 and $150 respectively CTSSAR paid expenses for hosting the 2025 Congress totalling $83,246 while collecting revenue of $17,673 in 2025
  5. CTSSAR paid NSSAR and New England District dues of $455 83851. 0. 17673.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1944.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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