National Society United States Daughters of 1812
To promote patriotism, preserve and increase knowledge of American history through historic preservation, commemorative events, patriotic education and maintain National Headquarters library and museum of 1784-1815 period memorabilia.
National Society United States Daughters of 1812 at a glance
In short: National Society United States Daughters of 1812 gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,674
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,674
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,674
- Total assets
- $2,311,813
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to National Society United States Daughters of 1812
- Next open deadline
- December 31, 2026 (Scholarship for American History or Related Field)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from National Society United States Daughters of 1812
Who National Society United States Daughters of 1812 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was William and Mary Foundation ($2K).
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 $2K (2024) to $30K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| William and Mary Foundation Williamsburg, VA | — | $1,674 |
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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 | $2,311,813 | $470,984 | $298,204 | $1,674 | 1 | $168,346 |
| 2024 | $2,139,032 | $378,961 | $242,625 | $1,674 | 1 | $46,059 |
| 2023 | $1,888,739 | $414,951 | $395,054 | $6,004 | 1 | $55,256 |
| 2022 | $1,758,906 | $381,066 | $423,686 | $29,671 | Total only | $33,398 |
| 2021 | $2,001,491 | $342,076 | $359,323 | $28,478 | Total only | $37,846 |
| 2020 | $1,906,571 | $312,111 | $306,112 | $22,583 | Total only | $34,657 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About National Society United States Daughters of 1812
Based on IRS filings
National Society United States Daughters of 1812 is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K. Net investment income was $168K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Society United States Daughters of 1812 is led by Cheryl M Sesma, President National on every filing since 2024; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cheryl M Sesma
President National
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beverly K Sterling-Affinati
4th Vice President National
Curator National → 4th Vice President National, 2024
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly K Nagy
3rd Vice President National
Recording Secretary Natl → 3rd Vice President National, 2024
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra R Wallis
1st Vice President National
Historian National → 1st Vice President National, 2024
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah P Voll
2nd Vice President National
Librarian National → 2nd Vice President National, 2024
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie A Dybalski
Librarian National
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dena G Green
Corresponding Secretary National
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ella W Guaqueta
Historian National
On filings since 2024
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerrie L Townsend
Recording Secretary National
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne P Baum
Treasurer National
On filings since 2024
32 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura T Allen
Registrar National
On filings since 2024
24 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda L Mansur
Curator National
On filings since 2024
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Kay Tatum (2024) — Chaplain National
- Former: Anne Farley (2020–2023) — 3rd Vice President National
- Former: Cher M. Sesma (2020–2023) — 1st Vice President National
- Former: Dianne B. Cannestra (2020–2023) — President National
- Former: Ora J. Johnson (2020–2023) — 2nd Vice President National
- Former: Patricia Gallagher (2020–2023) — 4th Vice President National
- Former: Carol A. Hicks (2021–2023) — Corresponding Secretary Natl
- Former: Deborah W. Hicks (2021–2023) — Treasurer National
- Former: Lynda P. Moreau (2021–2023) — Registrar National
- Former: Sharon R. Sowders (2021–2023) — Chaplain National
- Former: Felicia C. Wilt (2020) — Corresponding Secretary Natl
- Former: Helene K. Werner (2020) — 2nd Vice President National
- Former: Irene B. Walker (2020) — Historian National
- Former: Janisue Rigel (2020) — Curator National
- Former: Jolene P. Dodge (2020) — Registrar National
- Former: Mary R. Casper (2020) — President National
- Former: Roberta D. Jordan (2020) — Recording Secretary Natl
- Former: Susan F. Leininger (2020) — 3rd Vice President National
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 United States Daughters of 1812
How much does National Society United States Daughters of 1812 give each year?
National Society United States Daughters of 1812 gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
How large is National Society United States Daughters of 1812?
National Society United States Daughters of 1812 reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $471K.
Where does National Society United States Daughters of 1812 operate?
National Society United States Daughters of 1812 has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is National Society United States Daughters of 1812's EIN?
National Society United States Daughters of 1812's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0116360. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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