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 03/2024, National Society Of The Colonial Dames Of America employed 14 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 03/2024, National Society Of The Colonial Dames Of America generated $586.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $552.9k during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 3.2% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PRESERVING HISTORIC TREASURES, TEACHING COLONIAL HISTORY OF OUR STATE & NATION,AND PATRIOTISM
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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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 FY 2023-24, THE MUSEUM WELCOMED A TOTAL OF 16,350 VISITORS INCLUDING 2,892 STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS. IN THE SPRING AND FALL, THE MUSEUM OFFERED TWO ZOOM LECTURE SERIES ON THE 18TH CENTURY COLONIAL EXPERIENCE. THE MUSEUM ALSO PARTNERS WITH OTHER NONPROFITS, K-12 EDUCATORS, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES ON PROJECTS AND 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, 5 "TEACHING OF HISTORY" SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO COLLEGE STUDENTS MAJORING IN HISTORY, EXPENSES WERE PAID FOR 1 CONGRESSIONAL ESSAY CONTEST WINNER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED FOR A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT 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.
THE 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 ($3,550) 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 (1,150). A SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION WAS MADE THIS YEAR TO OUR NATIONAL ORGANIZATION TO SPONSOR THE PURCHASE/TRAINING OF TWO PUPPIES FOR AMERICA'S VET DOGS PROGRAM (12,000).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Angelyn Bridges President | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Sally Coen Third Vice President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Agnes Asman Fourth Vice President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Jean Hood Treasurer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Retta Dotterer Registrar | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Margaret Bouch Assistant Registrar | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $189,961 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $21,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $72,168 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $283,629 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $147,674 |
Investment income | $35,305 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $15,000 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $64,695 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $14,092 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $586,337 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $18,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $14,666 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $155,747 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,865 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $29,102 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $57,953 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $23,159 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,524 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $93,191 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,789 |
Insurance | $40,818 |
All other expenses | $14,791 |
Total functional expenses | $552,900 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $544,224 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $90,000 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $50,475 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $9,540 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,486 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $36,262 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,230,759 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,968,746 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,366 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $264,505 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $284,871 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $1,683,875 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,968,746 |