National Society Of The Colonial Dames Of America

Organization Overview

National Society Of The Colonial Dames Of America is located in Charleston, SC. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 03/2022, National Society Of The Colonial Dames Of America employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Society Of The Colonial Dames Of America is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 03/2022, National Society Of The Colonial Dames Of America generated $430.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $432.3k during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PRESERVING HISTORIC TREASURES, TEACHING COLONIAL HISTORY OF OUR STATE & NATION,AND PATRIOTISM

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE NSCDA-SC OWNS AND OPERATES THE POWDER MAGAZINE MUSEUM, SOUTH CAROLINA'S OLDEST PUBLIC BUILDING. COMPLETED IN 1713, IT WAS USED FOR GUNPOWDER STORAGE IN THE PROTECTION OF CHARLES TOWN FROM 1713-1748 AND DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. AS ONE OF THE FEW SURVIVING STRUCTURES OF PRE-REVOLUTIONARY SOUTH CAROLINA, IT WAS LISTED AS A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK IN SEPTEMBER, 1989. IN 2022, THE MUSEUM WELCOMED A TOTAL OF 20,286 VISITORS INCLUDING 1,363 STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS. IN MARCH, THE MUSEUM ORGANIZED THE ANNUAL CHARLESTON HISTORY BOWL WHICH ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY AND PROMOTES COLONIAL PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION. THE MUSEUM ALSO PARTNERS WITH EDUCATORS IN ACTIVITIES THAT ACHIEVE BOTH HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION.


THE NSCDA-SC ANNUALLY PROVIDES MANY EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS RELATED TO COLONIAL HISTORY AND EDUCATION. IN THE CURRENT YEAR, 3 "TEACHING OF HISTORY" SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO COLLEGE STUDENTS MAJORING IN HISTORY, 4 CONGRESSIONAL ESSAY CONTEST WINNER SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ATTEND A WORKSHOP IN WASHINGTON, DC, A SUMMER INTERNSHIP WAS FUNDED FOR A STUDENT AT THE POWDER MAGAZINE, AND SEVERAL AWARDS WERE GIVEN FOR VETERAN'S PROGRAMS IN SC AND FOR STATE AND REGIONAL HISTORY RELATED PROGRAMS. ON THE NATIONAL LEVEL, THE SOCIETY CONTRIBUTED TO AN AMERICAN INDIAN MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR A STUDENT IN THE MEDICAL FIELD.


HE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE COLONIAL DAMES OF AMERICA IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IS DEDICATED TO THE FURTHERING OF KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION FOR COLONIAL/NATIONAL HERITAGE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO HISTORIC PROPERTIES (DUMBARTON, GUNSTON HALL, SULGRAVE MANOR) OWNED OR SUPPORTED BY OUR NATIONAL ORGANIZATION ($3,650) AND TO SC EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MISSIONS ALIGN WITH OUR SOCIETY'S MISSION ($1,300). WE HONOR OUR PROGRAM SPEAKERS WITH SMALL CONTRIBUTIONS TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS CONNECTED TO THEIR TOPIC (650). A SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION WAS MADE THIS YEAR TO PRINCE GEORGE WINYAH PARISH CHURCH FORMED IN 1721 IN GEORGETOWN, SC ($16,500).


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$206,835
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $25,137
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$69,995
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$301,967
Total Program Service Revenue$101,797
Investment income $3,577
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $15,000
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$21,121
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $15,798
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $430,840

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that National Society Of The Colonial Dames Of America has recieved totaling $303.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$250
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$53
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