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National Society of Colonial Dames of America in the State of La

EIN 72-6023680 · New Orleans, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT, ORGANIZE, CONDUCT OR MANAGE PATRIOTIC SERVICE ACTIVITES AND HISTORICAL ACTIVITIES; TO SUPPORT LOUISIANA HOUSE, OUR HEADQUARTERS BUILDING; TO ASSIST IN PRESERVATION OF OTHER HISTORIC PLACES, PROPERTIES AND COLLECTIONS, PRIMARILY LOCATED IN LOUISIANA; AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND OURSELVES ABOUT OUR COUNTRY'S HISTORY.

Income
$178,466
Spending
$179,621
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
32.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
0
Volunteers
400

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.4 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 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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

    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 April 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 (2)
  1. $114,719 spent. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ACCOMPLISHMENTS:1. THE COLONIAL DAMES OF LA (NSCDA OF LA)ANNUALLY PRESENTS AMERICAN HISTORY AWARDS OF $1000 TO DOCTORAL STUDENTS IN LOUISIANA RESEARCHING ANY PERIOD OF AMERICAN HISTORY. 2. THIS YEAR NSCDA SENT 3 WINNERS OF AN ESSAY CONTEST, ALL EXPENSES PAID, TO A WEEKS LONG CONGRESSIONAL SEMINAR IN WASHINGTON DC.SUPPORT PROJECTS THAT FURTHER PATRIOTIC CAUSES IN THE STATE: 1. THE HISTORIC FLAGS PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO SCHOOLS, VETERANS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND TELLS THE HISTORY OF THE FLAGS THAT HAVE FLOWN OVER OUR COUNTRY.2. EVERY YEAR THE DAMES SUPPORTS THE MILITARY BY VISITING, SENDING CARDS AND BUYING NEEDED ITEMES FOR VETERANS.3. THE AMERICAN INDIAN MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS FOR STUDENTS OF AMERICAN INDIAN BACKROUND WHO WISH TO PURSUE A CAREER IN A MEDICAL FIELD AND HOPEFULLY RETURN TO THEIR PEOPLE TO PROVIDE MEDICAL SERVICES. THIS YEAR $850 WAS SENT TO THE NATIONAL NURSE FUND.
  2. $31,263 spent. COLONIAL DAMES SUPPORTS MUSEUMS IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, OTHER MUSEUMS SUPPORTED BY THE NSCDA ARE THE ORGANIZATION'S HEADQUARTERS IN NEW ORLEANS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 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? 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 April 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 April 1938.

    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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