Nonprofit · EIN 52-6078080
SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 30, 2025 | 990 | $166,086 | $191,816 | -$25,730 | $793,811 | $17,563 | $776,248 |
| November 30, 2024 | 990 | $168,620 | $142,989 | $25,631 | $737,044 | $318 | $736,726 |
| November 30, 2023 | 990 | $208,522 | $195,679 | $12,843 | $627,246 | $4,869 | $622,377 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $18,805
- Membership dues
- $9,450
- Program service revenue
- $135,637
- Investment income
- $11,644
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $21,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $445
- Accounting fees
- $8,043
- Occupancy
- $2,474
- Program services (functional)
- $143,422
- Management and general (functional)
- $29,098
- Fundraising (functional)
- $19,296
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $737,044
- Total assets, end of year
- $793,811
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $17,563
- Net assets, end of year
- $776,248
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $776,248
- Gross receipts
- $166,086
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1893
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HE STEPHEN ARCHIBALD MCLEOD | DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BARRON ARBUTHNOT AVERY ESQ | DEPUTY GOVERNOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CLIFTON EUGENE RODGERS JRESQ | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HE PAUL LAURENCE COLBY ESQ | GOVERNOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANDREW COMER DYE ESQ | DEPUTY TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DYLAN HALE COLLIGAN ESQ | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NEWMAN CARRAWAY AINSLEY ESQ | HISTORIAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES RIDOUT STRUSE ESQ | DEPUTY SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRENDAN PATRICK WELSH ESQ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN SPEARS WEBSTER III ESQ | REGISTRAR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONALD NEAL LAMSON ESQ | CHANCELLOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REVEREND RICHARD ARTHUR MULLINS | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REV DR ELENOR LUCIUS ANDERSON III | DEPUTY CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended November 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HE STEPHEN ARCHIBALD MCLEOD | DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BARRON ARBUTHNOT AVERY ESQ | DEPUTY GOVERNOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CLIFTON EUGENE RODGERS JRESQ | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HE PAUL LAURENCE COLBY ESQ | GOVERNOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANDREW COMER DYE ESQ | DEPUTY TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DYLAN HALE COLLIGAN ESQ | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NEWMAN CARRAWAY AINSLEY ESQ | HISTORIAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES RIDOUT STRUSE ESQ | DEPUTY SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRENDAN PATRICK WELSH ESQ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN SPEARS WEBSTER III ESQ | REGISTRAR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONALD NEAL LAMSON ESQ | CHANCELLOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REVEREND RICHARD ARTHUR MULLINS | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REV DR ELENOR LUCIUS ANDERSON III | DEPUTY CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended November 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HE STEPHEN ARCHIBALD MCLEOD | DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BARRON ARBUTHNOT AVERY ESQ | DEPUTY GOVERNOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CLIFTON EUGENE RODGERS JRESQ | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HE PAUL LAURENCE COLBY ESQ | GOVERNOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANDREW COMER DYE ESQ | DEPUTY TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DYLAN HALE COLLIGAN ESQ | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NEWMAN CARRAWAY AINSLEY ESQ | HISTORIAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES RIDOUT STRUSE ESQ | DEPUTY SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRENDAN PATRICK WELSH ESQ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN SPEARS WEBSTER III ESQ | REGISTRAR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONALD NEAL LAMSON ESQ | CHANCELLOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REVEREND RICHARD ARTHUR MULLINS | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REV DR ELENOR LUCIUS ANDERSON III | DEPUTY CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1711 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW 220, WASHINGTON, DC 20036-2101
- In care of
- % ANDREW DYE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 1747 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite 1000, Washington DC 20006
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SEAN REDMOND, 1711 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW 220, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Ferdinand H Onnen III, 1747 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite 1000, Washington DC 20006
- Signed the 990
- SEAN REDMOND, TREASURER
- Phone
- (703) 734-2907
- Return prepared by
- SALTI & ASSOCIATES LLC
Mission
THE OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY ARE TO AID IN PREPARING AND PUBLISHING CORRECT HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN COLONIES NOW INCLUDED IN THE TERRITOTRY BELONGING TO THE UNITED STATES, FROM THE SETTLEMENT OF JAMESTOWN, VIRGINIA, MAY 13, 1607, TO THE BATTLE OF LEXINGTON, APRIL 9, 1775; TO COMMEMORATE THE IMPORTANT EVENTS OF THAT PERIOD; TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY OF THE MEN WHO IN MILITARY, NAVAL, AND CIVIL POSITIONS OF TRUST AND RESPONSIBILITY, BY THEIR ACTS AND COUNSEL; AND TO PROMOTE A SPIRIT OF LOYALTY AND PATRIOTIC DEVOTION TO THE NATION WHICH THEY FOUNDED.
Program accomplishments
- THE SOCIETY FULFILLS ITS MISSION BY:1-ANNUALY HOSTING A LARGE SOCIAL GATHERING WHICH FEATURES A NOTED VISITING AUTHOR WHO SPEAKS ON A RELEVANT TOPIC.2-AWARDING THE HARRYMAN DORSEY SCHOLARSHIP TO A DESERVING COLLEGE STUDENT.3-FUNDING A RESEARCH FELLOW AT THE FRED W. SMITH NATIONAL LIBRARY FOR THE STUDY OF GEORGE WASHINGTON AT MOUNT VERNON. THE SCHOLAR IS SELECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT JURY AND IS RESEARCHING A RELEVANT TOPIC.4-MAKING GIFTS TO HISTORIC SITES WHICH HELP TEACH THE VISITING PUBLIC ABOUT COLONIAL ERA.5-HOSTING SOCIAL EVENTS AT IMPORTANT LOCAL HISTORIC SITES TO EDUCATE OUR MEMBERS AND GUESTS.Expenses $143,422 · grants $21,000 · revenue $135,637
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in November, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | November 30, 2025 | April 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | November 30, 2024 | April 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2022 | November 30, 2023 | April 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-6078080
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1952
- Accounting year ends
- November
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $793,811
- Income (IRS master file)
- $166,086
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | November 2025 | $166,086 | $191,816 | $793,811 | XML |
| 990 | November 2024 | $168,620 | $142,989 | $737,044 | XML |
| 990 | November 2023 | $208,522 | $195,679 | $627,246 | XML |
| 990 | November 2022 | $181,634 | $181,509 | $609,981 | IRS |
| 990 | November 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | November 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Ferdinand H Onnen III | November 30, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-6078080).
Questions about SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
- What is the EIN of SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA is 52-6078080.
- Is SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1952.
- Are donations to SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending November 30, 2026) is due April 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended November 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA?
- The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 names SEAN REDMOND.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA?
- The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $166,086, expenses of $191,816 and total assets of $793,811 at year end.
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