National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
ActiveArts, Culture & Humanities
About National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
To promote historic preservation, education and patriotism in the United States.
Focus Areas
ScholarshipsEducation programsHistoric preservation grantsYouth programs and essay contestsMuseum, archives and library supportVeterans and military support
Who They Fund
military veterans (including homeless and female veterans) and their familiesstudents and school communities (K-12 and higher education)museum visitors and cultural institutionsNative tribal communities and archiveslocal community members using public libraries and community centersyouth participating in camps and educational programs
About National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution’s recent giving is anchored by large, recurring support for school and campus operations, especially at Kate Duncan Smith School and Crossnore School. Those two recipients appear multiple times across 2023, 2024, and 2025, with grants used for maintenance, repairs, utilities, labor, and education-related needs. That pattern sits alongside a broader mix of historic preservation, education, and patriotic work. The foundation also backs institutions tied to American history and commemoration. Recent examples include the National Genealogical Society, which received support to digitize NACA bounty-land warrant application files, and the Trust for the National Mall, which received a historic preservation grant. DAR’s own program list shows scholarships as a major part of its activity, including national scholarships and DAR-related awards for students in the United States. Other recent grants point to museum, archives, and veteran-related support, including grants to the Military Women’s Memorial and the Veterans Community Project.
What National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Funds
Education is a central theme in the foundation’s grantmaking. Berry College received $125,000 in 2023 for an educational grant, and another $76,000 in 2024 for an education grant. Hillside School Inc also appears in the recent grant list, with support for IB accreditation and a baseball field purchase. Historic preservation is another clear area of support. Washington Heritage Museums received $150,000 in 2025 to restore, renovate, and interpret the Mary Washington Monument site in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Fort Ticonderoga received $58,000 in 2025 for phase 3 of its service project. Veterans-focused giving is visible as well. The Veteran’s Farm of NC Inc received $60,000 in 2025 to help veterans become self-sufficient farmers, while Veterans Community Project received $50,000 in 2023 for a patriotic grant.
How National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Gives
Typical grant size is moderate, with a p25 of $10,000, a median of $30,000, and a p75 of $78,654. The recent grants list also shows several large awards above $100,000, alongside smaller project grants near the typical range. Recipients repeat across multiple years, especially schools and heritage institutions, which points to ongoing relationships rather than isolated one-time awards. The foundation is a national grantmaker and does not fund individuals. Its active programs include unsolicited scholarship and historic-preservation applications, while the American Revolution Legacy Grant Program is listed as not accepting unsolicited proposals.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$3.2M
Total Assets
$246.6M
Total Revenue
$33.9M
Total Expenses
$32.4M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $79K, with a median of $30K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$30K
75th Percentile
$79K
Geographic Reach
National24 states funded
About 8% of grants go to recipients in DC.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
PAMELA R WRIGHT
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