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National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution reported $33.9 million in revenue and $32.4 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $64.01 went to program services, $25.94 to management and general costs and $10.05 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 50.6% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $303,963 (GENERAL COUNSEL). 18 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 28% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $32MFor context, the median across 876 covered arts, culture & humanities charities: $79.98 programs, $13.89 management, $6.13 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $34MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 64.0% | 78.5% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 25.9% | 13.6% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 10.1% | 6.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.19 | $0.10 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 50.6% | 57.5% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.7% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 8.8% | 20.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $303,963 | $385,706 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.94% | 2.03% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 18 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 89.0 | 36.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 84 of 86 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseHistoric preservation: nsdar maintains a museum for the purpose of collecting, exhibiting, and preserving objects related to the american revolution. The museum is open to members and the general public free of charge. Nsdar's americana collection includes manuscript and imprint materials pertaining to life in colonial america, the revolutionary war era, and the early republic. Nsdar also maintains two national historic landmarks: memorial continental hall which houses the museum, period rooms and the library; and dar constitution hall, which hosts events and annual meetings for members of…
Genealogy and research: the National Society Daughters of the american revolution (nsdar) maintains research and an extensive genealogical library. The library contains approximately 225,000 volumes, as well as many unpublished genealogy typescripts not available elsewhere. The library is open to members and non-members
A. Nsdar makes contributions to dar-approved schools, many of which are located in appalachia. The dar marian anderson legacy scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing undergraduate or graduate study in music.nsdar also awards scholorships in: (1) political science, (2) history,(3) government, (4) economics, (5) business law, (6) chemistry, (7) nursing, and (8) occupational therapy. Nsdar also publishes american spirit magazine, a bimonthly magazinefocusing on american history, historic preservation, patriotism, and education
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL COUNSEL Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $255,431 | $0 | $48,532 | $303,963 |
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $193,462 | $0 | $73,515 | $266,977 |
| DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $154,960 | $0 | $58,885 | $213,845 |
| DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $152,741 | $0 | $58,042 | $210,783 |
| DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $152,258 | $0 | $57,859 | $210,117 |
| MUSEUM DIRECTOR AND CHIEF CURATOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $118,139 | $0 | $44,893 | $163,032 |
| DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $114,096 | $0 | $43,357 | $157,453 |
| PRESIDENT GENERAL Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $60,000 | $0 | $0 | $60,000 |
18 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $631K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b86 · 84 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5196
- Volunteers Part I, line 64,775
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| WORCESTER EISENBRANDT INC Building improvements | $3,346,730 |
| AMERICA GHC INC Pins/jewelery supplier | $2,033,668 |
| C-CON INC Building improvement | $1,328,561 |
| HAMMOCK INC Publishing | $1,118,431 |
| THE CALMARK GROUP Mailing services | $1,062,097 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 33 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
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Of every $100 National Society Daughters of the American Revolution spent in 2024, $64.01 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution reported that 64.0% of its $32.4 million in expenses went to program services, 25.9% to management and general and 10.1% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does National Society Daughters of the American Revolution pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation National Society Daughters of the American Revolution reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $303,963, for the role of GENERAL COUNSEL (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does National Society Daughters of the American Revolution get its money?
Of $33.9 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 50.6% came from contributions and grants and 8.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is National Society Daughters of the American Revolution a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 53-0205923 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202513099349304156 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202423039349302237 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202313119349302026 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202233069349303113 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202113149349300421 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202003189349306220 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 53-0205923: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.