Colonial Dames of America Tennessee
To distribute net income to colonial dames of America in Tennessee for maintenance and preservation of the travellers rest historic museum.
Colonial Dames of America Tennessee at a glance
In short: Colonial Dames of America Tennessee gave $67K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $67K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $66,500
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $66,500
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $66,500
- Total assets
- $2,476,931
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Colonial Dames of America Tennessee funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Travellers Rest Historic House Museum Inc ($67K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Colonial Dames of America Tennessee gives
- Giving grew 109% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2022) to $67K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Travellers Rest Historic House Museum Inc Nashville, TN | Maintenance Costs | $66,500 |
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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 | $2,476,931 | $186,197 | $95,685 | $66,500 | 1 | $186,197 |
| 2024 | $2,308,117 | $288,824 | $88,783 | $64,453 | 1 | $288,824 |
| 2023 | $2,108,076 | $215,312 | $89,306 | $66,664 | 1 | $215,312 |
| 2022 | $1,982,070 | $28,927 | $49,936 | $31,854 | 1 | $28,927 |
| 2021 | $2,389,582 | $109,346 | $91,119 | $65,142 | 1 | $109,346 |
| 2020 | $2,206,579 | $75,353 | $88,683 | $62,376 | 1 | $75,353 |
About Colonial Dames of America Tennessee
Based on IRS filings
Colonial Dames of America Tennessee is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $67K. Net investment income was $186K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Colonial Dames of America Tennessee is led by Laura Stockett Roberts, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Stockett Roberts
President
Nscda-Tn President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice Whitson
Director
Director → Nscda-Tn Treasurer, 2021
Nscda-Tn Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Felicia Tibbs
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Buchanan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ophelia Paine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Garrett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Walker
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Howell
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Burke
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyssa Styers
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Sanford
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luke Yordy
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Puryear Hunziker
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Kelly
Secretary
Secretary → Director, 2021
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James C. Gardner III
Treasurer
President → Director, 2021
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Henry
President Elect
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Clint Holloway (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Ellen Smith (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Will Krugman (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Cardin Bradley (2024) — Director
- Former: Katherine O'Bryan (2024) — Executive Di
- Former: G. Brian Jackson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Caroline Rochford (2020) — Director
- Former: Clarke Norvell (2020) — Director
- Former: Marees Choppin (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Tennessee
How much does Colonial Dames of America Tennessee give each year?
Colonial Dames of America Tennessee gave $67K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $64K across 1 grant.
How large is Colonial Dames of America Tennessee?
Colonial Dames of America Tennessee reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $186K.
What is Colonial Dames of America Tennessee?
Colonial Dames of America Tennessee is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Nashville, TN. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Colonial Dames of America Tennessee operate?
Colonial Dames of America Tennessee has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Colonial Dames of America Tennessee's EIN?
Colonial Dames of America Tennessee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6045608. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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