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Irondequoit Chapter of the National Society DAR
Rochester, NY · EIN 160743054 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE A82Z · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · irondequoitdar.weebly.com
revenue
$62K
expenses
$75K
net assets
$224K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Irondequoit Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a women's lineage-based organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and advancing education. As a local chapter of a national organization, it engages in historic preservation, community service, and educational initiatives, with a particular emphasis on honoring Revolutionary War patriots and local historical figures such as Susan B. Anthony. The chapter operates in Rochester, New York.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Commemoration of Susan B. Anthony
Honors the legacy of Susan B. Anthony through educational programs, public events, and stewardship of her former residence as a historic site.
Historic Preservation
Preserves and maintains historic sites including the Hervey Ely Chapter House, the Revolutionary War Monument, and the Susan B. Anthony House, promoting public awareness of local and national history.
Pearl Doty Smith Memorial Library
Operates a local library dedicated to genealogical and historical research, supporting members and the public in tracing lineage to Revolutionary War patriots.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 2 activities
    • Conduct commemorative and patriotic observances
      Commemorates Constitution Week annually by coordinating local government proclamations and participates in events such as the 100th anniversary reenactment of Susan B. Anthony's funeral in 2006 and the DAR Day of Service.
    • Preserve and maintain historic sites and monuments
      Annually maintains the Revolutionary War monument by placing flags and upgrading plantings; re-dedicated a new marker at the Revolutionary War burial site at Mount Hope Cemetery on June 6, 2025; marked the grave site of Revolutionary War Patriot John Nicholas Bleecker at Albany Rural Cemetery; and cleans historic sites as part of ongoing stewardship activities.
  • Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
    • Administer educational and community engagement programs
      Holds eight formal meetings per year, alternating between daytime and evening sessions, featuring educational programs, tours of local historic sites, and catered dinners with special programs; organizes non-meeting events including genealogical workshops, house tours, award ceremonies, and seasonal gatherings.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Award scholarships and academic honors
      Annually awards a scholarship to students who graduated from an accredited high school in Monroe County, New York; and awards the Gold ROTC Medal and a personalized certificate signed by the DAR President General to a cadet demonstrating excellence in leadership and academic achievement at partner ROTC programs.
  • Historical and Genealogical Research 1 activity
    • Document and recognize Revolutionary War ancestry
      Documents and lists Revolutionary War ancestors of members associated with the Irondequoit Chapter DAR as part of its genealogical mission.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Fund national commemorative initiatives
      Provided a $2 million gift to support the Cherry Tree Endowment in honor of America's 250th anniversary and awards ten $25,000 scholarships to students studying American history in 2026 for the same commemoration.
  • Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
    • Maintain and steward the Hervey Ely House as a historic site
      Maintains the Hervey Ely House as a historic preservation site, which the chapter has owned and stewarded since 1920.
  • Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
    • Organize community service and fundraising initiatives
      Runs book drives for community centers and raises funds for veteran honor flights as part of its community outreach and service programs.
  • Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
    • Preserve and promote suffrage history through the Susan B. Anthony house
      Purchased the Susan B. Anthony house at 17 Madison Street in 1945 and led a project to preserve it as a memorial and depository for materials related to Susan B. Anthony and the suffrage movement.
  • Cemetery Records and Genealogical Research 1 activity
    • Support genealogical research and membership applications
      Provides computer and printer access, internet connectivity, and an expanding collection of genealogical texts in the chapter library; hosts genealogists from across Rochester for research; and hosts regular workshops to assist individuals in completing Daughters of the American Revolution membership applications.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$62K
Contributions & grants$8K13%
Program service revenue$37K59%
Investment income$6K9%
Other revenue$573
expenses
Total expenses$75K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$4K
balance sheet
Total assets$224K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$224K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +21.1%
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • America250 Network — DAR is a National Partner with America250 in commemoration of the U.S. Semiquincentennial.
  • Daughters of the American Revolution Network — Irondequoit Chapter is a local chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
  • District VII Network — Participates in District VII roundtable meetings within the NSDAR structure
  • Ensign Robert Wilson Chapter Children of the American Revolution Partner — Participated in the 2025 re-dedication ceremony of the Revolutionary War monument.
  • Ken Burns Partner — DAR is sponsoring the PBS premiere of The American Revolution documentary by Ken Burns.
  • Martha Taylor Howard Partner — 50-year DAR member who led the project to preserve the Susan B. Anthony house.
  • Mayor's Office Government — Representatives attended the 2025 re-dedication ceremony of the Revolutionary War monument.
  • Mohawk Chapter, NSDAR Partner — Collaborated in marking the grave site of Revolutionary War Patriot John Nicholas Bleecker.
  • NSDAR Network — Irondequoit Chapter is part of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) network.
  • NSDAR Network — Member chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
  • National Society DAR Network — Irondequoit Chapter is a local chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
  • National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Network — Irondequoit Chapter is a member chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
  • New York State Conference Network — Participates in the New York State Conference as part of its organizational structure
  • PBS Partner — DAR is a sponsor for the November 16th PBS premiere of the Ken Burns documentary, The American Revolution.
  • Rochester Institute of Management Partner — Partner institution for the Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) program with which the chapter collaborates to award the Gold ROTC Medal.
  • Rochester Sons of the American Revolution Partner — Participated in the 2025 re-dedication ceremony of the Revolutionary War monument.
  • Trust for the National Mall Partner — DAR is the foundational Legacy Leader of the Trust’s Cherry Tree Endowment, supporting the preservation of the National Cherry Blossoms.
  • University of Rochester Partner — Partner institution for the Navy ROTC (NROTC) program with which the chapter collaborates to award the Gold ROTC Medal.
  • William G. Pomeroy Foundation Partner — Collaborated on a video project related to the Hervey Ely Chapter House.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Genealogy as a Pathway to Patriotism
    methodology: genealogy-for-patriotism
    By linking individuals to ancestors from the Revolutionary era through documented lineage and research, the organization strengthens patriotic identity and historical awareness, because personal connection to the past deepens civic commitment.
  • Historic Preservation as Civic Education
    methodology: historic_preservation_as_education
    By preserving historically significant sites and artifacts, the organization fosters public engagement and advances civic values, because physical heritage serves as a tangible connection to national history and democratic ideals.
  • Recognition of Good Citizenship to Promote Civic Values
    methodology: good-citizenship recognition
    By publicly recognizing high school seniors for dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism, the organization encourages ongoing civic engagement, because formal acknowledgment reinforces positive behaviors and inspires future participation in democratic life.
  • Three-Pillar Model of Community Impact
    methodology: three-pillar community service model
    By organizing service activities around historic preservation, education, and patriotism as interconnected domains, the organization amplifies community engagement and long-term civic influence, because integrating these areas creates a reinforcing cycle of public participation.