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
The National Daughters of the American Revolution is organized for charitable and educational purposes in order to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence by preserving historic landmarks and promoting the study of history. The Commonwealth Chapter had about 341 members for most of the 2024 year.
- Income
- $52,831
- Spending
- $49,894
- Reserves
- 47.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 49%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending February 28, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending February 28, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending February 28, 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 (3)
- $12,549 spent. Meetings luncheons and patriotic events: The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Commonwealth Chapter organizes gatherings throughout the year. These events aim to update participants on the initiatives of the National State and Chapter leaders promoting history patriotism and education. Attendees also learn about the outcomes of these efforts fostering stronger bonds among members and with the community.
- $2,970 spent. The Commonwealth Chapter of the NSDAR offers scholarships to deserving students in Richmond and awards to community and chapter members for their service.
- $5,014 spent. Donations support National DAR State DAR and local educational and historic projects. This includes $1465 for National DAR $1418 for Virginia State DAR and $905 for the Alexander Spotswood Society of the Children of the American Revolution. Other donations by Commonwealth Chapter include $400 to American Friends of Lafayette $150 to Friends of James River Park and $150 to Historic Polegreen Church Foundation.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending February 28, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending February 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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