named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Spring Benefit Luncheon
Annual fundraising luncheon in New York where proceeds support Health Advocates for Older People and other senior charities
Founders Day Luncheon and Lecture
Annual event honoring founder Josephine Langstaff, featuring a lecture and visit to the Queen Elizabeth II 9/11 Memorial Garden
King Edward VII Valentine's Day Brunch
Chapter-sponsored brunch event that raises funds for three 501(c)(3) senior programs in Manhattan, Westchester, and Long Island
Walk to End Alzheimer's
Participation in the national Alzheimer’s Association event to raise awareness and funds, with team registration and fundraising goals
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Administers a statewide organization through chapters and a State BoardManages and administers four chapters across New York State via a State Board that conducts monthly meetings to oversee operations and member engagement.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Funds charities that support seniors and other 501(c)(3) organizationsProvides financial support to charities serving the elderly and other qualified 501(c)(3) organizations, directing proceeds from chapter and state-level fundraising events to these causes.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Hosts cultural and ceremonial events for members and the publicOrganizes cultural and commemorative events such as mansion tours, crafts fairs, the annual remembrance ceremony at the Queen Elizabeth II Garden in NYC, and participation in the 104th Annual Flag Service at Saint Thomas Church on Fifth Avenue.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Operates and supports retirement homes for the elderlyProvides support to elderly individuals through not-for-profit nursing homes and previously operated the Victoria Home for the Aged, which housed up to 49 residents in Staten Island and later in Ossining, NY.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Organizes fundraising events for senior-focused charitiesHosts and organizes major fundraising events including the Annual Spring Benefit State Luncheon, Valentine's Brunch, Ruby Ball gala, Fall Benefit Luncheons, and Holiday cocktail party and fair, with proceeds directed to charities supporting seniors.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Manages membership for women with British or Commonwealth heritageOffers regular and junior membership to women residing in the U.S. with British or Commonwealth ancestry by birth, naturalization, or family lineage, including spouses’ families, and provides junior membership for girls aged 13 to 18.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$17K
Contributions & grants$2201%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K10%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$20K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$17K
balance sheet
Total assets$67K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$67K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -74.1%
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Alzheimer’s Association® Partner — DBE National participates in the Walk to End Alzheimer's to support care, support, and research efforts.
- American Friends of the Georgian Society Partner — Co-hosts an autumn event with the Daughters of the British Empire at the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum and Garden.
- American Scottish Foundation Partner — Co-hosts an autumn event with the Daughters of the British Empire at the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum and Garden.
- British Ambassador to the U.S. Government — Honorary President of the DBE, reflecting a formal connection to the British government.
- Carnegie East – Manhattan Partner — Recipient of proceeds from the King Edward VII Chapter's Annual Valentine's Day Brunch.
- Colonial Dames of America Partner — Co-hosts an autumn event with the Daughters of the British Empire at the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum and Garden.
- DBE in New York Network — Niagara Chapter is part of DBE in New York, a statewide organization.
- Daughters of the British Empire Network — Member of the national Daughters of the British Empire organization.
- General Federation of Women’s Clubs Network — Member organization within the national federation of women's clubs in the United States.
- Health Advocates for Older People Partner — Beneficiary of proceeds from the DBE in New York's Annual Spring Benefit State Luncheon.
- Health Advocates for Older People Partner — Recipient of the Princess Louise chapter's fundraising efforts and organization for which many chapter members volunteer.
- Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire Partner — International affiliation with the Canadian organization I.O.D.E.
- Life Enrichment Senior Center at Oyster Bay Partner — Beneficiary of fundraising events including the Highwood Estate Benefit Luncheon and Ruby Ball Gala.
- Momma’s House – Long Island Partner — Recipient of proceeds from the King Edward VII Chapter's Annual Valentine's Day Brunch.
- St. Andrews Society Partner — Co-hosts an evening reception and historical lecture with DBE in New York.
- The Church of the Good Shepherd’s Saturday Senior Lunch Program – Westchester Partner — Recipient of proceeds from the King Edward VII Chapter's Annual Valentine's Day Brunch.
- The Commonwealth Network — Recognizes British and Commonwealth heritage as the basis for membership eligibility.
- Victoria Home for the Aged Partner — Operated by DBE New York as a residential care facility for elderly individuals.
- Victoria League Partner — International affiliation with the organization based in London, England.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Chapter-Based Collective Action Network 255 orgsmethodology: chapter-based service networkBy organizing members into local chapters, the organization enables sustained charitable service and fundraising, because decentralized, fellowship-driven structures increase member engagement and community impact.shared approach: Fraternal Brotherhood Engagement →
- Heritage-Based Philanthropy Model 255 orgsmethodology: cultural-philanthropyBy uniting members through shared British and Commonwealth heritage, the organization strengthens philanthropic engagement and sustains support for seniors and local charities, because cultural identity fosters enduring commitment and collective action.shared approach: Fraternal Brotherhood Engagement →
- Integrated Social-Charitable Engagement 255 orgsmethodology: social-charitable engagementBy combining social fellowship with charitable activities, the organization builds lasting personal connections that reinforce ongoing participation, because relational engagement increases member retention and philanthropic consistency.shared approach: Fraternal Brotherhood Engagement →
- Elder-Centered Charitable Mission 28 orgsmethodology: elderly_supportBy directing resources and volunteer efforts toward elderly individuals and not-for-profit nursing homes, the organization addresses community needs among seniors, because focused giving increases the effectiveness and cultural resonance of charitable support.shared approach: Targeted Grantmaking →