Society of Colonial Wars PA
Preservation and furtherance of the general public knowledge of American colonial history and heritage through education.
Society of Colonial Wars PA at a glance
In short: Society of Colonial Wars PA gave $6K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $6,000
- -32.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $3,000
- +0.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $863,744
- -16.7% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Society of Colonial Wars PA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was NSCDA PA ($4K). Together the top 2 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $18K (2020). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $6K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NSCDA PA Philadelphi, PA | Youth Edu | $3,500 |
| Fort Ligonier As Ligonier, PA | Hist Pres | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $863,744 | $48,963 | $32,670 | $6,000 | 2 | $34,802 |
| 2021 | $1,036,671 | $64,098 | $38,183 | $8,944 | 3 | $39,260 |
| 2020 | $843,532 | $39,474 | $26,038 | $17,900 | Total only | $31,784 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Society of Colonial Wars PA
Based on IRS filings
Society of Colonial Wars PA is a public charity, based in Glenside, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $864K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $35K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Society of Colonial Wars PA's 2022 filing lists 27 officers; none of the 27 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
A Markle IV
Historian
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
C Lewis
Dep Gov Genl
Governor → Dep Gov Genl, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
D Forbes
Treasurer
Councilor → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
D Kollock
Marshall
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
F Jacobs
Councillor
Councilor → Councillor, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
G Ames
Chaplain
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
G McNeely
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J Coleman
Assistant Register
Councilor → Assistant Register, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J Congdon
Registrar
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
L Graham
Past Governor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
L Neilson
Past Governor
Dep Gov Genl → Past Governor, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R Distefano
Dep Governor
Councilor → Dep Governor, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R Van Gulick
Councillor
Treasurer → Councillor, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
RFenstermacher
Lt Governor
Assistant Secretary → Lt Governor, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
S Chew
Councilor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
T Forbes
Secretary
Councilor → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
T Hennessay
Councilor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
T Kellogg
Past Governor
Councilor → Past Governor, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W Forbes
Governor
Lt Governor → Governor, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
W Strasbaugh
Chancellor
Councilor → Chancellor, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
A Lamac
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
A Webster
Councilor
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
D Ermine
Councilor
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
F Spano
Councilor
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J Smith
Councilor
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J Tuten
Past Governor
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R Pagano
Councilor
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: A Sullivan (2020–2021) — Councilor
- Former: B Frick (2020–2021) — Chancellor
- Former: E Ward (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: G Pearson (2020–2021) — Deputy Governor
- Former: T Etter (2020–2021) — Past Governor
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Society of Colonial Wars PA
How much does Society of Colonial Wars PA give each year?
Society of Colonial Wars PA gave $6K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $9K across 3 grants.
How large is Society of Colonial Wars PA?
Society of Colonial Wars PA reported $864K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $49K.
Where does Society of Colonial Wars PA operate?
Society of Colonial Wars PA has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Society of Colonial Wars PA's EIN?
Society of Colonial Wars PA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6229665. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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