Your Donor Story 2024
THE IMPACT OF YOUR PHILANTHROPY
A Sparkling Year in Review
It is my great pleasure to present to you NSDAR’s 2024 Donor Impact Statement – a summary of the incredible DAR programs and initiatives made possible by your generosity. As you review this information, I hope you feel, as I do, a sense of pride in all we were able to accomplish together over the last year. The breadth of our work is truly astonishing!
In 2024 alone you, and thousands of donors like you, generously contributed to more than 32 funds advancing our mission of historic preservation, education, and patriotism.
As you will see, some of these programs originated within our beloved National Headquarters, while others were spearheaded by some of our wonderful nonprofit collaborators. No matter the source, your charitable contributions to DAR changed lives for the better, and I am delighted to show you how.
Again, thank you for your generous and ongoing support of our National Society. None of these accomplishments are possible without you!
Pamela Wright President General
Your Donor Story
THE IMPACT OF YOUR PHILANTHROPY
Preserving history. Educating future leaders. Honoring patriotism.
In 2024, DAR donors supported a wide range of programs that advanced our mission of historic preservation, education and patriotism. Please take a moment to celebrate all that your generosity has helped accomplish, and know that we deeply appreciate all you do for DAR.
The Impact of Your DAR Philanthropy
BREAKDOWN OF FY2024 DONATIONS January 1, 2024–December 31, 2024
Historic Preservation
Your generosity helped preserve sites of historic importance and connect people to the Patriots of the American Revolution.
• Through the President General’s Project, DAR made significant progress on the first major restoration of Memorial Continental Hall in a generation. Among the projects completed in 2024: The restoration of our House Beautiful’s 17th Street façade as well as repairs to the Connecticut Board Room and Pennsylvania Foyer. The restoration team also repainted and gilded the stairwells in their historic colors, among other important projects.
• DAR sponsored the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation, which aims to establish a monument in Washington, D.C. to commemorate the fight for women to vote and honor pioneers of the early American movement for women’s equality. The monument will be located on the National Mall!
• DAR supported the Washington Heritage Museums’ campaign to restore and renovate the Mary Washington Monument site in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Ths project was the first project undertaken by the National Society after its founding.
• A DAR donation helped the National Genealogical Society (NGS) scan and index
the NARA Veteran Bounty-Land Warrant Applications Files (circa 1800-1900) and case files of Bounty-Land Warrant Applications for Native Americans who served between 1812 and 1855.
• DAR funded the Afro-American Historic and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) in Washington, D.C., to support the October 2024 virtual conference, “Fighting Erasure: Staying Visible by Keeping African American Genealogy and History in Focus.”
• DAR helped the Sequoyah National Research Center in Little Rock, Arkansas archive the words of Native peoples, preserve their manuscripts and bring the center’s library up to date.
• DAR’s donation to the National Coast Guard Museum Association in New London, Connecticut helped underwrite a Museum Overlook area dedicated to the American Revolution.
• You continued your legacy of giving to the Military Women’s Memorial to honor women who have served our country in uniform by reaching $1 million in donations since its founding 28 years, ago.
Education
Your generosity helped educate students of all ages about the importance of our founding values and our responsibility to extend the blessings of liberty to all.
• DAR funded 15 American Revolution Legacy Grants to support Pre-K-16 classroom activities in 11 states, focusing on the theme, “Stars and Stripes Forever: The Enduring Legacy of the American Revolution.”
• DAR funded 97 Helen Pouch Memorial Fund Classroom Grants to provide supplies and educational resources to K-12 educators and students.
• DAR made a donation to the National Marian Anderson Historical Society and Museum to support its upcoming reopening. The museum, dedicated to honoring the legacy of civil rights icon and opera singer Marian Anderson, was closed to the public after suffering flood damage in 2020.
• DAR’s donation to the Veterans Farm of North Carolina helped train Veterans to become self-sufficient farmers and expand their agricultural operations.
• DAR contributed to Berry College to support its Program for Inclusive Learning, the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows Endowed Fund and two Gates of Opportunity Scholarships, providing financial support and personal and professional development opportunities for students of all backgrounds.
• DAR supported the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) national conference, which offers “top notch genealogy education” to those interested in learning about their Jewish family histories.
• The DAR Museum launched its new exhibit, Sewn in America: Making - Meaning - Memory. This groundbreaking exhibit explored sewn items from across America and American history. Over 17,000 visitors attended this year to see this beautiful and scholarly work.
• The DAR Museum hosted its first annual Women’s History Costume Party. This celebratory event, which kicked off a new exhibit, welcomed nearly 100 visitors and featured many unique and beautiful handmade costumes including Marie Curie, Mary Poppins and Dolly Parton.
Patriotism
Your generosity helped honor, celebrate and care for our nation’s servicemembers and their families.
• DAR supported the families of servicemembers who died in military service through a donation to the Friends of the Fallen. Based in Delaware, the organization provides a safe place to stay, hotel accommodations, meals and other support. DAR’s funds were dedicated to updating their children’s room and hospitality area.
• DAR provided funds to sponsor the Armed Forces YMCA’s Father-Daughter Military Ball in Hampton Roads, Virginia. DAR sponsored the dessert table and provided DAR mirror compacts for “swag bags.”
• DAR supported the Utah National Guard’s Operation Baby Shower for expectant mothers (military members or spouses). The annual event featured a catered meal and “baby bags” filled with items needed for new mothers and their newborns.
• DAR donated to The Maine Troop Greeters, a nonprofit organization that supports the more than 25,000 troops deploying or returning
home through Maine’s Bangor Airport. The funds helped provide a welcoming place to rest, as well as snacks and beverages .
• DAR supported the North Dakota Army National Guard - Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program. The program promotes the well-being of National Guard and Reserve members, their families and communities, by connecting them with resources throughout the deployment cycle.
• DAR donated to the USS Indiana Family Readiness Group in Connecticut to provide materials for Single Sailor Welcome Home Bags. These bags are distributed to single sailors who do not have family nearby to welcome them home when they return from deployment.
• DAR provided funding to Operation Purple® Camp to send six military children to summer camp in Trinity, Texas. Sponsored by the National Military Family Association, the program helps military-connected children build community, connection and resilience.
Statement of Impact
Women’s Suffrage
National Monument Foundation
“Since 1890, the Daughters of the American Revolution have been leaders in preserving America’s history and sharing America’s stories. DAR’s generous gift in support of establishing a permanent memorial in Washington, D.C. to the great women of American history is the continuation of an unmatched, century-long commitment to historic preservation. It is therefore our honor to collaborate with the Daughters of the American Revolution to ensure that the commemorative landscape in our nation’s capital uplifts women’s contributions to American democracy and in doing so, shares a more complete American story.”
Anna Laymon, President and CEO of the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation
National Coast Guard Museum
“The Daughters of the American Revolution has been an invaluable partner in the effort to bring the National Coast Guard Museum to life and we are tremendously grateful for your generous support. Your gift underscores the shared values of our organizations in honoring the brave men and women who have served our Nation. As we prepare for the opening of the Museum in 2026, your gift will support our efforts to share our unique history with visitors for generations to come.”
CAPT Wes Pulver, USCG (Ret.), President, National Coast Guard Museum
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