National Fort Daughters of 98

Private foundation Jonestown, PA EIN: 81-5075743

National Fort Daughters of 98 is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Jonestown, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. In 2026, it made $310 in qualifying distributions.

National Fort Daughters of 98 at a glance

Revenue (2026)
$894
-11.8% vs 2025
Qualifying distributions (2026)
$310
+13.6% vs 2025
Expenses (2026)
$310
+13.6% vs 2025
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearRevenueExpensesQualifying Distributions
2026$894$310$310
2025$1,014$273$273
2024$1,151$411$411
2023$1,049$1,909$1,908
2022$619$40—
2021$658$111—

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

National Fort Daughters of 98 is led by Gretchen G Simonds, President since 2026 (on filings since 2024); none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Gretchen G Simonds

    President

    Trustee → President, 2026

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carol Edris

    Assistant Treasurer - Trustee

    Assistant Treasurer - 1st Sarg → Assistant Treasurer - Trustee, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eileen Steele

    Secretary

    Secretary - Adjunct → Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Heather Mabee

    1st Vice President

    2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2026

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paulette Werni

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nancy Rinehart

    2nd Vice President

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (6)
  • Former: Karen Burkhimer (2021–2025) — 1st Vice President
  • Former: Pat McAteer (2021–2025) — President
  • Former: Nancy Reinhart (2022–2024) — Trustee -
  • Former: Nancy Single (2021–2023) — Trustee - 1st Corporal
  • Former: Rosemary Miller (2021–2023) — 1st Vice President
  • Former: Joann Fernstrom (2021) — 1st Vice President - 1st Lieutenant

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 National Fort Daughters of 98

What is National Fort Daughters of 98?

National Fort Daughters of 98 is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Jonestown, PA.

What is National Fort Daughters of 98's EIN?

National Fort Daughters of 98's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5075743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 10, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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