NSCDA National Headquarters Dumbarton House Annual Appeal

Contribute to NSCDA’s mission-related work. Your donation helps fund historic preservation efforts, educational opportunities, and support for veterans.

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Support National Headquarters by donating to the Dumbarton House Fund for the Future

Contribute to the essential operations and infrastructure of Dumbarton House, ensuring its continued function as NSCDA headquarters. Your donation helps sustain our administrative capabilities, maintain our historic facilities, and support the dedicated team that keeps our mission thriving.

Protect History by donating to the Museum Alliance Grant Fund or Great American Treasures

Help preserve and maintain historic sites and museums nationwide. Your contribution ensures these tangible pieces of our country’s history remain accessible and well-preserved, enriching communities and educating future generations.

Click here to learn more about the Museum Alliance Grant.

Click here to learn more about Great American Treasures.

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Empower Scholars by donating to the American Indian Medical Scholarship or the Martha L. Walden Endowment Fund

Your donation to AIMS empowers American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hawaiian Native students to pursue careers in nursing, healthcare, and health education, enhancing healthcare access and outcomes within Native communities. These scholarships are made possible thanks in part to the Martha L. Walden Endowment Fund.

Click here to learn more about the American Indian Medical Scholarship.

Encourage Leaders by donating to the Congressional Essay Contest

Your contribution to the Congressional Essay Contest fosters civic engagement among high school students, offering them the chance to enrich their education at the Congressional Seminar in Washington, D.C.

Click here to learn more about the Congressional Essay Contest.

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Additional Ways to Give

Matching Gifts

Did you know you can double your support for the NSCDA without giving a dollar more? Contact your employer to ask about your company’s Matching Gifts Program.

How to Apply for a Matching Gift

1. Obtain a matching gift form and program guidelines from your company’s human resources office.

2. Fill in the employee section of the form and send it to the NSCDA along with your donation, or if you’ve made your contribution online, complete the form and mail it to:

The NSCDA, Dumbarton House
Attn: Development Office
2715 Q Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007-3071

3. We will confirm your gift and forward the completed form to your employer’s matching gifts office for processing. The company will send its matching donation directly to NSCDA.

Planned Giving

Through a bequest, retirement plan, life insurance policy beneficiary designation, or life income gift, you can leave an important legacy with the NSCDA. Our Legacy Circle honors members who have added the NSCDA to their estate plans. For more information or to join this important group, please email Cecily Nisbet, Director of Institutional Advancement.

CecilyNisbet@nscda.org
202-337-2288 x2237

Gifts of Stock and Securities

To make a one-time gift of mutual fund shares, closely held stock, or other forms of stock, follow the instructions in the PDF, here or email Cecily Nisbet at CecilyNisbet@nscda.org.

IRAS

Donors age 70.5 or older may give up to $100,000 directly from an individual retirement account (IRA) to qualified charities without paying federal income tax on the distribution. Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) are an excellent way to show your support for the NSCDA and receive a tax benefit in return, and may help fulfill your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) as well.

You can request your QCD be sent directly from your administrator to the NSCDA:
NSCDA Dumbarton House
Attention: Development Office
2715 Q Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007-3071

The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America is tax-exempt entity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our Federal Tax ID Number is 53-0224364.

Ask your administrator to include your name and purpose in documentation that will arrive with the gift, such as a cover letter or memo line, to ensure your gift will be applied appropriately and we can send you your receipt.

Donor-Advised Fund

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support your favorite causes. DAF Direct enables you to recommend grants to the NSCDA directly from your DAF (as long as your DAF’s sponsoring organization is participating). Using the DAF Direct link, you can initiate a DAF grant recommendation from our website.

The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America is tax-exempt entity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our Federal Tax ID Number is 53-0224364.

In Memoriam

Donate to the NSCDA in honor of a loved one. Use the donation links above and select “Dedicate this donation.”

You can also mail checks to:

Dumbarton House, NSCDA
Attn: Development Office
2715 Q Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007-3071

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Giving Levels

First Ladies Society

$10,000 and more

Martha Washington Society

$5,000-$9,999

Abigail Adams Society

$2,500-$4,999

Dolley Madison Society

$1,000-$2,499

Patriot Society

$500-$999

Colonist Society

$200-$499

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Purpose of Giving

Since 1891 the NSCDA has encouraged its members to support NSCDA projects, programs, and places that they are passionate about. Every gift of any size counts. Each one makes an impact and sustains our mission for the future.

Gifts support key initiatives that focus on projects and programs where steady philanthropic support is critical to our mission.

During the last fiscal year, donations made the following mission-related work possible:

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