General Society of Colonial Wars
Preservation and furtherance of the general public's knowledge of America's colonial history and heritage through education
General Society of Colonial Wars at a glance
In short: General Society of Colonial Wars gave $419K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), top state South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $418,907
- +88.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +85.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,224
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $12,056,437
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who General Society of Colonial Wars funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Citadel Foundation ($75K). Together the top 10 received $391K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 50 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How General Society of Colonial Wars gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2020) to $419K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $419K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Citadel Foundation Charleston, SC | To Preserve Colonial Sites/Artificats | $75,000 |
| Detroit Historical Society Detroit, MI | To support the origins: life where the river bends project | $60,000 |
| Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation Jamestown, VA | To Preserve Colonial Sites/Artifacts | $50,000 |
| New England Historic Genealogical Society Inc Boston, MA | In support of the black soldiers in colonial conflicts project | $50,000 |
| St James Church Goose Creek Moncks Corner, SC | In support of colonial research and preservation at goose creek | $50,000 |
| Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Georgia Savannah, GA | In support of the may 2024 assembly in savannah | $25,000 |
| Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Virginia Heathsville, VA | To Preserve Colonial Sites/Artificats | $25,000 |
| Society of Colonial Wars in Louisiana New Orleans, LA | In Support of the 114TH General Council Meeting | $25,000 |
| Friends of Mount Harmon Elkton, MD | To Preserve Colonial Sites/Artificats | $17,500 |
| Society of Colonial Wars of Delaware Wilmington, DE | In support of the fort casimir monument dedication ceremony | $13,907 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,056,437 | $1,118,747 | $1,010,420 | $418,907 | 13 | $848,909 |
| 2023 | $11,843,793 | $464,085 | $777,412 | $222,300 | 7 | $325,828 |
| 2022 | $10,986,484 | $711,350 | $703,440 | $259,565 | 14 | $481,266 |
| 2021 | $13,033,291 | $1,069,133 | $554,465 | $197,210 | 13 | $788,319 |
| 2020 | $11,779,469 | $412,455 | $429,269 | $23,967 | 3 | $249,794 |
About General Society of Colonial Wars
Based on IRS filings
General Society of Colonial Wars is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $419K. Net investment income was $849K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
General Society of Colonial Wars's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles William Neuhauser
Governor General
Vice Governor General → Governor General, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Charles McHargue
Secretary General
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Irving Channing Knowles II
Registrar General
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sumner Esten Anderson
Treasurer General
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Lucien Brailsford
Lieutenant Governor General
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Pless Lunger
Vice Governor General
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Fayerweather Aylward
Chancellor General
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: James Julius Winn Jr. (2020–2022) — Chancellor General
- Former: Henry Conley Pitts (2020–2021) — Lieutenant Governor General
- Former: Myron Charles Harrington Jr. (2020–2021) — Governor General
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 General Society of Colonial Wars
How much does General Society of Colonial Wars give each year?
General Society of Colonial Wars gave $419K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $222K across 7 grants.
What is General Society of Colonial Wars's typical grant size?
General Society of Colonial Wars's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $32,224, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does General Society of Colonial Wars give grants?
General Society of Colonial Wars's top state is South Carolina, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Virginia (18%) and Michigan (14%).
Does General Society of Colonial Wars give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of General Society of Colonial Wars's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "To Preserve Colonial Sites/Artificats" (5 grants).
Who are General Society of Colonial Wars's largest grantees?
General Society of Colonial Wars's largest 2024 grantees include The Citadel Foundation ($75,000), Detroit Historical Society ($60,000) and Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is General Society of Colonial Wars?
General Society of Colonial Wars reported $12.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is General Society of Colonial Wars?
General Society of Colonial Wars is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. It holds $12.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is General Society of Colonial Wars's EIN?
General Society of Colonial Wars's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6393310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS October 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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