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National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution

EIN 57-6029240 · Simpsonville, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence through historical patriotic and educational programs and events. We foster true patriotism and love of country and the blessings of liberty.

Income
$56,730
Spending
$59,349
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%

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

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 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 (12)
  1. $1,665 spent. We donated to the Boiling Springs Fire Department to help the cost of moving a piece of 911 memorial to the new fire station. A park like area will be created and people may come and visit the area and see the monument.
  2. $1,500 spent. We donated to the annual TDAR School Golf Tournament which will benefit the programs on the campus - Starlight Program for Addiction Recovery Early Childhood Learning Center and the After School Tutoring program.
  3. $1,113 spent. The DAR Patriot Project works with Camp Atterbury in Indiana. We donate to help them purchase items needed for the military soldiers training there.
  4. $962 spent. Veterans Helping Veterans - we donate to this local organization to help the vets purchase supplies to build ramps for disabled vets pay for rides to medical appointments and for other reasonable expenses a vet may need. This organization is in Greenville SC.
  5. $1,100 spent. Nathanael Greene donated to the Eblen Organization in Asheville NC to help them provide help for people in recovery after Hurricane Helene.
  6. $839 spent. The Nathanael Greene Chapter worked with a local boy scout group and built a relaxing garden at the Campbell Veterans Nursing Home in Anderson SC
  7. $900 spent. We send a donation to the various organizations our meeting speakers request. Some donations are sent to the TDAR School
  8. $400 spent. A donation is sent to the TDAR School in memory of deceased Nathanael Greene Chapter members.
  9. $408 spent. Member of the chapter made donations for the TDAR School when they paid their chapter dues.
  10. $629 spent. The chapter participated in Wreaths Across America by purchasing wreaths to be placed at the tombstone of a veteran.
  11. $516 spent. Books were purchased for a local elementary school
  12. $120 spent. Chapter members supported the Indian Scholarship Fund by donating.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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? 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.

  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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1949.

    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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