The Chapter III Washington DC
To carry out educational activities and award scholarships; to engage in historic preservation and patriotic activities; to operate the Abner Cloud House as a house museum open to the public.
The Chapter III Washington DC at a glance
In short: The Chapter III Washington DC gave $26K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,000
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,000
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,000
- Total assets
- $501,304
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Chapter III Washington DC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Virginia ($26K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2025) to $30K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | — | $26,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $501,304 | $33,358 | $57,042 | $26,000 | 1 | $21,414 |
| 2024 | $509,729 | $32,237 | $50,552 | $30,000 | 1 | $17,848 |
About The Chapter III Washington DC
Based on IRS filings
The Chapter III Washington DC is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $501K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $26K. Net investment income was $21K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Chapter III Washington DC is led by Cecelia Hale, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cecelia Hale
President
Recording Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eve Stocker
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane McSwain
Director
Corresponding Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Emery
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Carpenter
Registrar
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Belle Brent Duchin
First Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Ball
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margy Whitmore
Corresponding Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Pinckney
Recording Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Dougherty
Second Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Christie Martin (2024) — Director
- Former: Linda Aguirre (2024) — President
- Former: Priscilla Roberts (2024) — Second Vice President
- Former: Samantha McGrath (2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Chapter III Washington DC
How much does The Chapter III Washington DC give each year?
The Chapter III Washington DC gave $26K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
How large is The Chapter III Washington DC?
The Chapter III Washington DC reported $501K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $33K.
Where does The Chapter III Washington DC operate?
The Chapter III Washington DC has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is The Chapter III Washington DC's EIN?
The Chapter III Washington DC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6047523. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 30, 2026)
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