The Huguenot Society of America
The Huguenot Society of America is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Founded in 1883, it supports scholarships for college students of Huguenot ancestry and grants to scholars and relevant organizations when practicable.
The Huguenot Society of America at a glance
In short: The Huguenot Society of America gave $75K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $74,500
- +25.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,731
- +34.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,600,587
- +9.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Huguenot Society of America
- Contact
Application contact: Judith Oringer
Mailing address: 20 West 44Th Street, New York, NY 10038
Phone: (212) 755-0592
Website: https://www.huguenotsocietyofamerica.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Huguenot Society of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eglise Francaise Du Saint-Esprit ($9K). Together the top 5 received $27K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($47,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 51 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (28%), New York (20%), Pennsylvania (18%), North Carolina (16%), and Tennessee (11%). The Society’s website also describes grants to organizations in France and elsewhere, including historical support for organizations in England and France.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Huguenot Society of America gives
- Giving grew 326% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $251K (2023). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 8 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $47,500 |
| Eglise Francaise Du Saint-Esprit New York, NY | Grant | $8,500 |
| Rebecca Raine Washington and Lee Un Lexington, VA | Scholarship | $8,500 |
| The Huguenot Church of Charleston Charleston, SC | Grant | $5,000 |
| Christopher Brokenshire William and Williamsburg, VA | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| NYC Parks Citywide Momuments Conservation Program New York, NY | Grant | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,600,587 | $346,781 | $286,453 | $74,500 | 13 | $251,671 | $272,513 | $224,418 |
| 2024 | $5,098,146 | $286,792 | $245,046 | $59,500 | 14 | $215,421 | $245,404 | $227,992 |
| 2023 | $4,935,892 | $258,556 | $443,722 | $250,500 | 14 | $412,365 | $218,652 | $218,979 |
| 2022 | $4,503,285 | $268,489 | $183,198 | $17,500 | 4 | $124,812 | $210,723 | $225,364 |
| 2021 | $5,143,226 | $254,708 | $170,949 | $15,000 | 6 | $114,030 | $207,785 | $232,140 |
| 2020 | $4,343,774 | $154,727 | $182,260 | $20,000 | 8 | — | $102,833 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Huguenot Society of America reported a distributable amount of $224K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Society’s stated mission is to perpetuate the memory of Huguenot settlers in America, commemorate events in Huguenot history, and promote religious freedom. Its grantmaking has included support for academic research and preservation projects. The Society says it has supported organizations in America and France, and that it awards grants to scholars and relevant organizations when practicable.
Its 2025 grants included support for the Église Française du Saint-Esprit, which preserves Huguenot-related artifacts, documents, and memorials; NYC Parks’ Citywide Monuments Conservation Program, for care of the Abraham de Peyster statue; and the Huguenot Church of Charleston, for maintenance of its Erben organ. These are purposes described by the recipients or in the Society’s descriptions of the grants.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Society reported 13 grants totaling $74,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $8,500, with a median of $5,000. Its largest listed awards included $8,500 each to the Église Française du Saint-Esprit and the Huguenot Church of Charleston received $5,000. Several $8,500 awards were scholarships, including awards associated with the University of Pennsylvania, Sewanee, Davidson College, and Washington and Lee University.
The Society’s scholarships are awarded to students recommended by their colleges or universities, subject to proof of qualifying Huguenot descent. The website says students must apply through a participating college’s financial-aid office; the college sends the completed application package and recommendation to the Society, and the Society’s genealogist reviews the ancestry documentation. The website lists April 15 as the deadline for academic year 2027–2028. The 2025 filing states that scholarship applications are due May 1 each year and that awards are for students of Huguenot ancestry at accredited American colleges and universities. The filing says the scholarship application form is available upon request.
The Society’s scholarship program provides financial assistance to students attending college; these payments are distinct from grants to outside organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Karen A. Kane as President; Gary L. Dycus as Vice President; Chandler Elwyn as Treasurer; Pamela Davis Owens as Secretary; Benjamin M. Boissevain as Assistant Treasurer; Jared Du P. Gross as Registrar; Lynn B. McNamara as Historian; Craig H. Weaver as Chancellor; Rev. The Nigel J. Massey as Chaplain; and Fred Baker as Board Member.
The Huguenot Society of America is led by Karen A Kane, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 23 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen A Kane
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andre V. Demarest
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin M Boissevain
Assistant Treasurer
Council Member → Assistant Tr, 2024
Assistant Tr → Assistant Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Litle
Board Member
Council Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian R Owens
Board Member
Council Member → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chandler D. Elwyn
Treasurer
Council Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig H Weaver
Chancellor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Firth H. Fabend
Board Member
Council Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary L Dycus
Vice President
Council Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George R. Brokaw
Board Member
Council Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jared Du P Gross
Registrar & Board Member
Assistant Treasurer → Registrar & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason R. Bernhard
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn B McNamara
Historian
Council Member → Historian, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Davis Owens
Secretary
Council Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela S. Fulweiler
Board Member
Council Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Reeser
Board Member
Council Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
The Rev Nigel J. Massey
Chaplain
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
TIna Dupuy
Board Member
Council Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Calvert Moore
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Young
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Baker
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Haley Plourde-cole
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kitty Elwyn
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Courtney Haff (2020–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Mary K. Collins (2020–2023) — Historian
- Former: Corenlia Bush (2021–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Fredrick L. Baker (2021–2023) — Historian
- Former: Francis J. Sypher (2020) — Council Member
- Former: Frederick L. Baker III (2020) — Treasurer
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 The Huguenot Society of America
How much does The Huguenot Society of America give each year?
The Huguenot Society of America gave $75K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 14 grants.
What is The Huguenot Society of America's typical grant size?
The Huguenot Society of America's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,731, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Huguenot Society of America give grants?
The Huguenot Society of America's top state is Virginia, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Pennsylvania (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Huguenot Society of America give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Huguenot Society of America's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (7 grants) and "Grant" (3 grants).
Who are The Huguenot Society of America's largest grantees?
The Huguenot Society of America's largest 2025 grantees include Eglise Francaise Du Saint-Esprit ($8,500), Rebecca Raine Washington and Lee Un ($8,500) and The Huguenot Church of Charleston ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($47,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Huguenot Society of America?
The Huguenot Society of America reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $252K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $224K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Huguenot Society of America fund?
The Society’s stated mission is to perpetuate the memory of Huguenot settlers in America, commemorate events in Huguenot history, and promote religious freedom. Its grantmaking has included support for academic research and preservation projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Huguenot Society of America?
The Huguenot Society of America has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check huguenotsocietyofamerica.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Huguenot Society of America's EIN?
The Huguenot Society of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6117102. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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