Colonial Dames of America in the State of Washington
Colonial Dames of America in the State of Washington is a public charity, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $368K in total assets.
Colonial Dames of America in the State of Washington at a glance
- Total assets
- $367,972
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $99,785
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $56,990
- -23.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Colonial Dames of America in the State of Washington funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 7 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel School District Spanaway, WA | Teachers Grants | $10,380 |
| Ospi Olympia, WA | Scholarship | $5,700 |
| Quincy Valley Historic Society Quincy, WA | Preservation Grants | $5,000 |
| Fiske Genealogical Foundation Seattle, WA | Preservation Grants | $5,000 |
| Upper Valley Historical Society Leavenworth, WA | Preservation Grants | $5,000 |
| Key Peninsula Historical Society Vuaghn, WA | Preservation Grants | $5,000 |
| Island County Historical Society Coupeville, WA | Preservation Grants | $5,000 |
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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 | $367,972 | $99,785 | $56,990 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $325,177 | $101,288 | $74,582 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $298,471 | $96,091 | $115,298 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $317,678 | $89,443 | $42,277 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $270,512 | $138,927 | $73,656 | $41,080 | 7 | $57,345 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Colonial Dames of America in the State of Washington is led by Julie Ernest, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julie Ernest
President
Corresponding Secretary → Recording Secretary, 2023
Recording Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Graves
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Campbell
Registrar
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Johnston
Recording Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lea Sund
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roberta Tower
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Connie Lightbody (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Kim Bishop (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Marilee Ahalt (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy Daley (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Dunlap (2021–2024) — Corresponding Secretary
- Former: Bonnie Ward (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ann Kolar (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Lorraine Dracobly (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Louisa Malatos (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Nancy Senseney (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Robin Foster-Drescher (2022–2023) — Registrar
- Former: Alice Chang (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Alison Herber (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Spaeth (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Anne Dor (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Bobbie Spaeth (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth Alexander (2022) — Corresponding Secretary
- Former: Jenny Cummins (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kathleen Perkins (2022) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Ferris Dracolby (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Laurie Clark (2021) — Registrar
- Former: Marnie Roozen (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Peggy-Paige Most (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Robin Johnston (2021) — Recording Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Colonial Dames of America in the State of Washington
How large is Colonial Dames of America in the State of Washington?
Colonial Dames of America in the State of Washington reported $368K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $100K.
Where does Colonial Dames of America in the State of Washington operate?
Colonial Dames of America in the State of Washington has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Colonial Dames of America in the State of Washington's EIN?
Colonial Dames of America in the State of Washington's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6032626. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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