National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware
The national society of the colonial dames of America actively promotes our national heritage through historic preservation, patriotic service, and educational projects.
National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware at a glance
In short: National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware gave $7K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $1,323,190
- +8.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Delaware (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 the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Warriors Helping Warriors Inc ($7K).
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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $21K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Warriors Helping Warriors Inc Middletown, DE | Community Support | $7,000 |
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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 | $1,323,190 | $159,984 | $69,476 | $7,000 | 1 | $109,251 |
| 2024 | $1,220,841 | $175,947 | $105,707 | $7,000 | 1 | $99,475 |
| 2023 | $1,101,050 | $75,441 | $70,571 | $8,000 | 1 | $30,075 |
| 2022 | $1,102,774 | $184,291 | $65,124 | $20,738 | Total only | $138,336 |
| 2021 | $1,149,054 | $126,112 | $53,546 | $20,875 | Total only | $93,617 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware
Based on IRS filings
National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $109K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware is led by Mary Lawshe Henderer, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Lawshe Henderer
President
President & Executive Officio → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Sears Lindley
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Luchina Stith
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Violet Witwer Sutton
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Krewson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandi Schneider
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judi Wilson
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Anne Trodella Fields (2024) — Director
- Former: Linda Blanchfield Dillow (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Sandra Jean Beale (2024) — Director
- Former: Donald W. Altmaier Frannie (2022–2023) — Historian
- Former: James R. Dillow Linda (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jane Roe Fox Jane (2022–2023) — Recording Secretary
- Former: John Andres Herdeg Judy (2022–2023) — First Vice President
- Former: Richard R. Cooch Barbara (2022–2023) — Second Vice President
- Former: William W. Geddes Jr Jan (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Christina King Christina (2023) — Corresponding Secretary
- Former: Susan L. Stith Susan (2023) — Registrar
- Former: Horace B. Beale Sandy (2022) — Corresponding Secretary
- Former: Rodney R. Ingham Mary (2022) — Registrar
- Former: Donald W. Altmaier (2021) — Historian
- Former: Horace B. Beale (2021) — Corresponding Secretary
- Former: Jane Fox (2021) — Recording Secretary
- Former: John B. Fields Anne (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Joseph S. McDaniel Iii Carey (2021) — Second Vice President
- Former: Robert M. Pyle (2021) — First Vice President
- Former: Rodney R. Ingham (2021) — Registrar
- Former: William W. Geddes (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware
How much does National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware give each year?
National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware gave $7K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
How large is National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware?
National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $160K.
What is National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware?
National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Wilmington, DE. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware operate?
National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware has awarded grants in Delaware.
What is National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware's EIN?
National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-6016910. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 August 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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