National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
In 1895 a group of women who were descendants of revolutionary patriots were granted national charter 155 by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and became the Rainier Chapter of the NSDAR. Their mission is to support the platform of the NSDAR to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. In order to further opportunities locally in support of this mission, the members of the Rainier Chapter raised funds to purchase property and build the Rainier Chapter House, which opened in 1925. Since that time, the Rainier Chapter House has been used for events to support NSDAR goals, serving as the venue for weddings, corporate events, galas, and educational forums.
- Income
- $178,130
- Spending
- $209,405
- Spent on programs
- 94%
- Reserves
- 3.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 97%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 30
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 134% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1594% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (4)
- $184,915 spent. Historic Preservation - Rainier Chapter members own a historic house, built in 1925, and antique furnishings dating back to the late 18th century. Members volunteer many hours per year preserving, and keeping records on these items. This year the outside of the house, including the columns, was painted and some siding replaced using era-appropriate methods. Original 1925 shutters were restored and repainted. A brick Patriot Pathway and Never Forget Garden were installed.
- $11,515 spent. Member Activities - Planted two trees for Arbor Day. Attended the Sea Cadet ceremony and honored the recipient with a certificate and medal.
- $1,300 spent. Education - Rainier Chapter awarded 4 High School seniors college scholarships. Supported DAR schools through the donations of clothing, garden seeds and grants.
- Patriotism - The chapter participates in annual parades, wreath laying ceremonies, and volunteering at the USO. At the Chapter House, the members supported the design and laying of a brick pathway honoring American Revolutionary Patriots and planted a Never Forget Garden with bronze plaque to honor veterans. The chapter honored a local woman for her dedication to community service helping at-risk women in Seattle; a certificate and DAR medal were given.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1949.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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