The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia
To perpetuate the memory and ideals of the American revolution, including awarding scholarships, funding research grants and historical programs, and supporting educational and historical programs of the society of the Cincinnati.
The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia at a glance
In short: The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia gave $224K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $75K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $223,884
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $74,628
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $9,118,707
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (86% 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 The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia
Military Academy Commencement Awards
The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Visiting Scholar Grants
The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Weedon History Essay Contest
The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Society of the Cincinnati Inc ($192K). Together the top 3 received $224K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 18 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia gives
- Giving grew 31% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $125K (2020) to $241K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $224K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Society of the Cincinnati Inc Washington, DC | Operations | $192,384 |
| George Washington's Mount Vernon Mount Vernon, VA | Renovation of George Washington's Tomb | $25,000 |
| Niahd - the College of William and Mary Foundation Williamsburg, VA | To Fund Interpretive Speaker Program and Instructorships | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,118,707 | $861,584 | $512,173 | $223,884 | 3 | $647,998 |
| 2024 | $8,447,551 | $911,728 | $496,020 | $218,500 | 3 | $706,642 |
| 2023 | $7,640,375 | $353,159 | $427,687 | $190,000 | 3 | $117,600 |
| 2022 | $7,115,796 | $989,496 | $408,592 | $171,500 | 5 | $809,854 |
| 2021 | $8,618,219 | $668,847 | $379,445 | $240,500 | 4 | $526,769 |
| 2020 | $6,903,155 | $506,456 | $283,978 | $125,000 | 4 | $383,761 |
About The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia
Based on IRS filings
The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Henrico, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $224K. Net investment income was $648K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia is led by Mark C. Williams, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark C. Williams
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Lorraine Cabell
Director
Assistant Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Lee Weisiger
Director
Director → Assistant Secretary, 2022
Assistant Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Ronald Wheeler
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Muscoe Russell Hunter Garnett III
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Arrington Southworth
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward McDonnell Kendall
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Edward Henley III
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caldwell Russell Willig
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Talbott IV
Treasurer
Assistant Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry R. Miller IV
Vice President
Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John C. Kolbe
Assistant Registrar
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Minor T. Weisiger
Registrar
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Cary Whitehead III
Assistant Secretary
Director → Assistant Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathaniel Pendleton Rogers
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Claiborne Doughty
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Benjamin H. Turnbull (2020–2024) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Robert C. Farmer (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Addison Baker Thompson (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Francis Claiborne Johnston III (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: James White Rawles Jr. (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Robert Bentley Lyon Jr. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Carter Harrison Tucker (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: William Joseph Longan Jr. (2023) — Director
- Former: Robert F. Norfleet III (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert W. Garland (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Basil M. Jones Jr. (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Henry M. Massie Jr. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: James A. Sheild III (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Zollie N. Anderson Jr. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Armistead C. Young IV (2020) — Director
- Former: Daniel F. Slaughter III (2020) — Director
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 Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia
How much does The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia give each year?
The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia gave $224K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $219K across 3 grants.
What is The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia's typical grant size?
The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $74,628, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia give grants?
The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia gives mostly in District of Columbia: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (14%).
Does The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia?
The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $862K.
What is The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia?
The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Henrico, VA. It holds $9.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia's EIN?
The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6054111. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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