The National Society of Colonial
The perpetuation, collection, and presevation of information regarding colonial America.
The National Society of Colonial at a glance
In short: The National Society of Colonial gave $18K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,000
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,000
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $747,799
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The National Society of Colonial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Travellers Rest Historic House Museum Inc ($18K).
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 the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The National Society of Colonial gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $16K (2022) to $46K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Travellers Rest Historic House Museum Inc Nashville, TN | Operations Support | $18,000 |
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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 | $747,799 | $168,383 | $123,573 | $18,000 | 1 | $45,247 |
| 2024 | $660,750 | $114,153 | $67,673 | $16,000 | 1 | $31,561 |
| 2023 | $577,294 | $117,590 | $99,479 | $16,200 | 1 | $17,542 |
| 2022 | $525,896 | $126,124 | $104,481 | $16,000 | 1 | $24,696 |
| 2021 | $572,948 | $102,104 | $87,694 | $46,000 | 1 | $16,640 |
| 2020 | $506,731 | $123,800 | $104,203 | $27,069 | 1 | $30,761 |
About The National Society of Colonial
Based on IRS filings
The National Society of Colonial is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $748K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $18K. Net investment income was $45K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The National Society of Colonial is led by Julia Sanford, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 27 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julia Sanford
President
Vice President & Chattanoog → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice Whitson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Kelly
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francie Logan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Bowden
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Spear
Board Member
Vice President & Memphis → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Barry
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Roberts
Board Member
Vice President & Nashville → President, 2021
President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matte Campbell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Montgomery
Historian
Vice President & Knoxville → Historian, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy White
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandi Atkinson
Registrar
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Brackney
Board Member
Historian → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Walker
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cardin Bradley
Board Member
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Rittenberry
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cary Brown
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary McWhorter
Assistant Registrar
Assistant Re → Assistant Registrar, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlton Long
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Chester
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Williamson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Dempster
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Griffin
Recording Secretary
Correspondin → Recording Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Flowerree McDonough
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stella Anderson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vance Lewis
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neville Williams
Corresponding Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Betty Barton Blythe (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Brymer (2020–2023) — Recording Se
- Former: Cynthia Freeman (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tina Adams (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Georganne Guarino (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Kathryn Hall (2022–2023) — Correspond S
- Former: Nancy Hemmrich (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Stephanie Dupaul (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Allison Stephens (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Caroline Rochford (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Clarke Harrison (2020–2021) — Assistant Re
- Former: Cynthia Harris (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Margaret Frazier (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Melissa Faber (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Reese Lewis (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sharon Cook (2020–2021) — Correspond S
- Former: Ann Reed (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Anne Guerra (2020) — Past President
- Former: Pam Shampain (2020) — President-Elect
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 National Society of Colonial
How much does The National Society of Colonial give each year?
The National Society of Colonial gave $18K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $16K across 1 grant.
How large is The National Society of Colonial?
The National Society of Colonial reported $748K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $168K.
What is The National Society of Colonial?
The National Society of Colonial is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Nashville, TN. It holds $748K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The National Society of Colonial operate?
The National Society of Colonial has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is The National Society of Colonial's EIN?
The National Society of Colonial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6049480. 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 2021 (received by the IRS March 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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