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National Society Daughters of the American Colonists

EIN 52-0744866 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

1. CONDUCT RESEARCH WITH RESPECT TO THE HISTORY AND DEEDS OF THE AMERICAN COLONISTS AND RECORD AND PUBLISH THE RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH. 2. PUBLISH THE MEMOIRS OF AMERICAN COLONISTS. 3. ERECT MEMORIALS TO COMMEMORATE THE HISTORY AND DEEDS OF THE AMERICAN COLONISTS. 4. PROMOTE RESPECT AND ADMIRATION FOR THE INSTITUTIONS, LAWS AND FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES. 5. ENGAGE IN MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITES. 6. ESTABLISH SCHOLARSHIPS TO ASSIST NEEDY AND DESERVING STUDENTS AND TO PROMOTE THE IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, ENGAGE IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO VETERANS HOSPITALS AND PERFORM SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE ACIVITIES INCLUDING NATIONAL PRESIDENTS' PROJECTS AS MAY BE PROVIDED BY THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS OF THE SOCIETY.

Income
$395,598
Spending
$292,244
Spent on programs
52%
Reserves
86.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 86.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    52% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $80,455 spent. PATRIOTISM IS SHOWN THROUGH SUPPORT OF THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA COMMITTEE WHICH FUNDS THE PURCHASE OF US FLAGS THAT ARE DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES OF FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS AT THE NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION'S MEMORIAL SERIVCE. THE NATIONAL AWARDS COMMITTEE PROVIDES MEDALS OF AWARD FOR JROTC AND ROTC STUDENTS AND AWARDS ARE PRESENTED TO MILITARY ACADEMIES FOR HIGHEST ACHIEVEMENT. THE GOLDEN ACORNS COMMITTEE SUPPORTS THE FISHER HOUSE BY PURCHASING BOOKS AND TOYS FOR CHILDREN STAYING AT FISHER HOUSE WHILE THEIR FAMILY MEMBER IS RECOVERING FROM INJURIES. THE VETERANS' SERVICES COMMITTEE PROVIDES GIFTS AND SERVICES TO VETERANS' HOMES AND HOSPITALS AS WELL AS FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE WOUNDED WARRIORS PROJECT.
  2. $2,627 spent. HISTORICAL PRESERVATION OF NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS IS TO MAINTAIN ITS PERIOD OF AUTHENTICITY. THE PROPERTY IS IN SHERIDAN KALORAMA HISTORIC DISTRICT. IN 1989, THIS DISTRICT WHICH INCLUDES 610 HISTORIC BUILDINGS WAS LISTED IN THE D.C. INVENTORY OF HISTORIC SITES AND ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. IN ADDITION, THE NATIONAL SOCIETY'S GENEALOGICAL RECORDS ARE BEING SCANNED TO MAINTAIN THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S HISTORICAL RECORDS IN GOOD CONDITION FOR RESEARCH.
  3. $68,802 spent. EDUCATION IS STRESSED IN THE AMERICAN INDIANS SCHOLARSHIP WHICH PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH THE RAIN PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA AND UNDER THE COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS SCHOLARSHIPS WHICH PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WITH A HISTORY MAJOR AT THIS UNIVERSITY. THE CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN COLONISTS RECEIVE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THEIR YOUNG MEMBERS' ACTIVITIES. THE PATRIOTIC EDUCATION COMMITTEE PROVIDES BOOKMARKS FOR SCHOOLS. THE IMMEDIATE PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF THIS ORGANIZATION'S PROJECT SUPPORTED THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN OUTDOOR LEARNING PAVILION NAMED MISTRESS MARGARET BRENT PAVILION AT HISTORIC ST. MARY'S CITY MUSEUM, AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM OF MARYLAND'S FIRST COLONY AND CAPITAL. THE NEWLY ELECTED NATIONAL PRESIDENT'S PROJECT WILL BE THE FUNDING OF A SPY ADVENTURE "APP" FOR SMARTPHONES TO BE USED BY VISITORS. EDUCATION IS STRESSED IN THE AMERICAN INDIANS SCHOLARSHIP WHICH PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH THE RAIN PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA AND UNDER THE COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS SCHOLARSHIPS WHICH PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WITH A HISTORY MAJOR AT THIS UNIVERSITY. THE CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN COLONISTS RECEIVE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THEIR YOUNG MEMBERS' ACTIVITIES. THE PATRIOTIC EDUCATION COMMITTEE PROVIDES BOOKMARKS FOR SCHOOLS. THE IMMEDIATE PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF THIS ORGANIZATION'S PROJECT SUPPORTED THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN OUTDOOR LEARNING PAVILION NAMED MISTRESS MARGARET BRENT PAVILION AT HISTORIC ST. MARY'S CITY MUSEUM, AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM OF MARYLAND'S FIRST COLONY AND CAPITAL. THE NEWLY ELECTED NATIONAL PRESIDENT'S PROJECT WILL BE THE FUNDING OF A SPY ADVENTURE "APP" FOR SMARTPHONES TO BE USED BY VISITORS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1945.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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