named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Constitution Hall Events
Hosts concerts, graduations, and meetings in DAR Constitution Hall, the largest auditorium in Washington, D.C., used annually for the Continental Congress
DAR Manual for Citizenship
Provides free educational materials to immigrants to assist with naturalization; distributed to over 12 million immigrants since 1921
Educational Scholarships
Offers scholarships at national, state, and local levels to support students in higher education
Genealogical Library Services
Operates a genealogical library with over 115,000 books and resources for public research, located in Memorial Continental Hall, Washington D.C.
Historic Preservation
Preserves historic buildings and sites, including the DAR Chapter House in Jamestown, NY, and structures in Washington, D.C.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Educational support and scholarshipsSupports two schools directly, assists additional schools, and offers numerous scholarships at national, state, and local levels.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Historic site stewardshipManages and maintains a historic house located at 70 Prospect Street, received through a bequest in 1969.
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
- Patriotic service activitiesEngages in ongoing patriotic service initiatives as part of its organizational mission.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer programs for veteransProvides volunteer hours and programs to veterans through collaboration with Veterans Administration hospitals.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Distribution of citizenship materialsDistributed over 12 million copies of the DAR Manual for Citizenship free of charge to assist immigrants with naturalization.
- Provision of medical support to immigrantsProvided occupational therapists and supplies to immigrants at Ellis Island and Angel Island while they awaited admission to the U.S.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$19K
Contributions & grants$10K50%
Program service revenue$1K6%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$31K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1K
balance sheet
Total assets$393K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$393K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -16.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Gail Dash — Director
- Shelly Traver — Director
- Susan Hice — Director
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Network — Jamestown Chapter operates as a local chapter within the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
- Veterans Administration Partner — Collaborates with Veterans Administration hospitals to provide volunteer services and programs for veterans.
strategies · 2
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.
- Community-Based Patriotic Service Model 25 orgsmethodology: community-based_patriotic_serviceBy organizing members around structured service programs in youth education, historic preservation, and veteran support, the organization strengthens civic engagement and patriotism because collective action rooted in shared values produces measurable community impact.shared approach: Civic Education Through Heritage →
- Lineage-Based Membership for Historical Continuity 25 orgsmethodology: lineage-based_membershipBy requiring proof of descent from Revolutionary War supporters, the organization preserves a direct patriotic lineage and strengthens historical identity, because shared ancestry fosters enduring commitment to its mission.shared approach: Civic Education Through Heritage →