National Society of Colonial Dames
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National Society of Colonial Dames at a glance
In short: National Society of Colonial Dames gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $666,680
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who National Society of Colonial Dames funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was French Colonial America ($25K).
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 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2023) to $218K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| French Colonial America Sainte Genevieve, MO | Educational Assistance | $25,000 |
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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 | $666,680 | $62,781 | $49,386 | $25,000 | 1 | $31,231 |
| 2024 | $653,285 | $47,323 | $23,620 | $25,000 | 1 | $23,628 |
| 2023 | $629,582 | $37,135 | $27,605 | $20,500 | 1 | $12,500 |
| 2022 | $620,052 | $19,896 | $22,201 | — | — | $-5,099 |
| 2021 | $721,377 | $174,040 | $18,929 | — | — | $149,025 |
| 2020 | $622,734 | $203,744 | $1,721,216 | $217,968 | 1 | $-1,632 |
About National Society of Colonial Dames
Based on IRS filings
National Society of Colonial Dames is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $667K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $31K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Society of Colonial Dames is led by Irene Holmes, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Irene Holmes
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cary Reed
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Hiemenz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Erwin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peri Pepmueller
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Imbs
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rowena Van Dyke
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sophie Carpenter
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia Hunnewell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christy James
Historian
President → Historian, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Moore
1st Vice President
Director → 1st Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frances Burkham
Corresponding Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Gordon
Registrar
Director → Registrar, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Aselage
2nd Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Ittner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Reisner
Recording Secretary
Director → Recording Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Lucy Golterman (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Mimi Hiemenz (2024) — Director
- Former: Mary Howe (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Erle Broughton (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Tandy Thompson (2023) — Director
- Former: Ann Babington (2020–2022) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Margaret Strelinger (2020–2022) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Margaretta Archie (2020–2022) — Registrar
- Former: Ann Scott (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Natalie Griffin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: B A Church (2021) — Historian
- Former: Janet Peterson (2020) — Historian
- Former: Paula Keinath (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 National Society of Colonial Dames
How much does National Society of Colonial Dames give each year?
National Society of Colonial Dames gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is National Society of Colonial Dames?
National Society of Colonial Dames reported $667K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $63K.
What is National Society of Colonial Dames?
National Society of Colonial Dames is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Saint Louis, MO. It holds $667K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does National Society of Colonial Dames operate?
National Society of Colonial Dames has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is National Society of Colonial Dames's EIN?
National Society of Colonial Dames's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6058140. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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