Colonial Dames of America
To maintain a headquarters as well as a museum open to the public for educational purposes; to provide educational opportunities and scholarships; to promote historic preservation and patriotic activities; to commemorate and celebrate the history of the thirteen original colonies; and to create popular interest in American history.
Colonial Dames of America at a glance
In short: Colonial Dames of America gave $10K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $10,000
- -37.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,637,456
- -10.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Colonial Dames of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Fraunces Tavern Museum ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $35K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fraunces Tavern Museum New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,637,456 | $179,651 | $1,170,871 | $10,000 | 1 | $-216,866 |
| 2025 | $8,486,622 | $1,670,795 | $949,368 | $16,000 | Total only | $1,355,630 |
| 2024 | $9,085,507 | $1,362,237 | $1,076,870 | $8,100 | 1 | $746,586 |
| 2023 | $8,542,310 | $731,247 | $902,420 | $21,600 | Total only | $280,405 |
| 2022 | $9,474,220 | $970,962 | $778,542 | $34,500 | 1 | $487,036 |
| 2021 | $9,427,063 | $748,263 | $687,128 | $5,000 | 1 | $263,692 |
| 2020 | $7,802,596 | $1,157,579 | $987,349 | $18,500 | 1 | $407,243 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Colonial Dames of America
Based on IRS filings
Colonial Dames of America is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $7.6M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Colonial Dames of America is led by Nicole Scholet, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Nicole Scholet
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$66K (2023) → $123K (2026)
Laurie Aldinger
President General
Recording Secretary → President, 2025
President → President General, 2026
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlotte Christian
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evelyn Chapman Aucoin
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Rich
1st Vice President
Board Member → 1st Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Ramsay
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Rose
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Tozer
2nd Vice President
Board Member → 2nd Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Ganz
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Wallace Dobbs
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Farley
Board Member
On filings since 2025
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Aguirre
Corresponding Secretary
Board Member → Corresponding Secretary, 2026
On filings since 2025
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Tribble
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2025
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Bernhard
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carole Cornell
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Sandra Pearl (2020–2025) — Corresponding Secretary
- Former: Angela Masand (2021–2025) — Board Member
- Former: Sharon Hare (2021–2025) — Board Member
- Former: Deborah McWilliams (2020–2024) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Kathi Lene Hobbs Chulick (2020–2024) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Margaret Bryant Karsner Ivancevich (2020–2024) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Rebecca Howard Madsen (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Robin Dougherty (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dianne Robinson (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jocelyn Lance (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Carolyn Levin (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Beverley Sherrid (2020) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Brantley Knowles (2020) — President
- Former: Carol Lynch (2020) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Catherine Brawer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Charlotte Squarcy (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lucy Patricola (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: M. Patricia Naud (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $123K, to Nicole Scholet (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Colonial Dames of America
How much does Colonial Dames of America give each year?
Colonial Dames of America gave $10K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it reported $16K in grants paid.
How large is Colonial Dames of America?
Colonial Dames of America reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $180K.
What is Colonial Dames of America?
Colonial Dames of America is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $7.6M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Colonial Dames of America operate?
Colonial Dames of America has awarded grants in Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
What is Colonial Dames of America's EIN?
Colonial Dames of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1677400. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 6, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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