National Society of Colonial Dames of America-State of Wisconsin
To collect and preserve manuscripts, traditions, relics and memontos of bygone days; to preserve and restore buildings connectd with the early history of our contry, to diffuse healthful and intelligent information concerning the past, to create a popular interest in our colonial history, to stimulate a spirit of true patriotism and a genuine love of country, and to impress upon the youn the sacred obligations of honoring the memory of those heroic ancestors whose ability, valor, sufferings, and achievements are beyond all praise.
National Society of Colonial Dames of America-State of Wisconsin at a glance
In short: National Society of Colonial Dames of America-State of Wisconsin reported $2K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $2,100 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $36,747
- -85.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $17,444
- -81.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $158,420
- +15.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who National Society of Colonial Dames of America-State of Wisconsin funds
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $14K (2019). In 2025 it reported $2K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
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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 | — | $36,747 | $158,420 | $2,100 | Total only | $17,444 |
| 2024 | $2,460,963 | $248,687 | $137,490 | $3,000 | Total only | $92,157 |
| 2023 | $2,090,960 | $828,852 | $127,698 | — | — | $230,539 |
| 2022 | $1,703,665 | $130,836 | $124,277 | $7,000 | Total only | $37,877 |
| 2021 | $1,802,547 | $192,832 | $117,770 | $1,100 | Total only | $108,881 |
| 2020 | $1,417,539 | $117,598 | $133,938 | $1,500 | Total only | $47,746 |
| 2019 | $1,443,019 | $135,540 | $145,678 | $14,000 | 2 | $66,030 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About National Society of Colonial Dames of America-State of Wisconsin
Based on IRS filings
National Society of Colonial Dames of America-State of Wisconsin is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it reported $2K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Society of Colonial Dames of America-State of Wisconsin is led by Adam Novey, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Adam Novey
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $40K (2025)
Barbara Meyer
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Connelly
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Sprague
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Hughes-Morgan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Bresser
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Shutkin
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Vravick
Registrar
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Zaiser
1st Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly West
2nd Vice President
2nd Vice President → Director, 2020
Director → 2nd Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Meyer
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Cat Bresser (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Karla Benton (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Kathy Skutkin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Claire Greene (2019) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Blau (2019) — Executive Director
- Former: Joy Wolden (2019) — Director
- Former: Natalie Lloyd-Jones (2019) — Director
- Former: Sally Connelly (2019) — Registrar
- Former: Sarah Hogoboom (2019) — Historian
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $40K, to Adam Novey (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about National Society of Colonial Dames of America-State of Wisconsin
How much does National Society of Colonial Dames of America-State of Wisconsin give each year?
National Society of Colonial Dames of America-State of Wisconsin reported $2K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $3K in grants paid.
What is National Society of Colonial Dames of America-State of Wisconsin?
National Society of Colonial Dames of America-State of Wisconsin is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Milwaukee, WI.
Where does National Society of Colonial Dames of America-State of Wisconsin operate?
National Society of Colonial Dames of America-State of Wisconsin has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is National Society of Colonial Dames of America-State of Wisconsin's EIN?
National Society of Colonial Dames of America-State of Wisconsin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0494331. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 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 2019 (received by the IRS February 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
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