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ARIZONA STATE SOCIETY DAUGHTERS

TEMPE, AZ · EIN 866052383 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · www.arizonadar.org
revenue
$89K
expenses
$120K
net assets
$340K
employees
mission · from form 990

THE NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (DAR) IS A NON-PROFIT, NON-POLITICAL VOLUNTER WOMEN'S SERVICE ORGANIZATION COMPOSED OF WOMEN WHO HAVE MEN OR WOMEN IN THEIR LINEAGE WHO SERVED TO HELP FORM THIS COUNTRY DURING THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR. ARIZONA DAUGHTERS ARE ACTIVE IN THE OBJECTIVES OF DAR PROMOTING HISTORIC PRESERVATION, EDUCATION, AND PATRIOTISM. MEMBERS ATTEND CHAPTER AND STATE MEETINGS, SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND CHOOSE FROM MANY ACTIVITIES AND COMMITTEES TO CONTRIBUTE THEIR TALENTS WITHHIN THE DAR.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a women's lineage-based organization founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Through local chapters across the U.S., DAR members engage in community service, support educational initiatives, preserve American history, and commemorate national milestones such as the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. The organization also advances genealogical research and inclusive storytelling about the American Revolution.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

America 250! Initiatives
Nationwide commemoration of the U.S. Semiquincentennial through local projects, events, and educational programming including exhibits, concerts, and scholarships
DAR America 250! Scholarships
Ten $25,000 scholarships awarded in 2026 to students studying American history
Genealogical Research System (GRS)
Free online databases and resources for researching Revolutionary War Patriots and their descendants, accessible to the public without membership
Passport250
Interactive mobile pass guiding Arizonans and visitors through 25+ heritage sites across the state in celebration of America’s 250th birthday
Traveling Revolutionary War Exhibit
Interactive pop-up exhibit titled "American Revolution Experience" touring libraries, museums, and historical societies in Arizona and nationwide, featuring stories of diverse individuals during the Revolutionary War era
Two Lights for Tomorrow
Nationwide initiative commemorating Paul Revere’s ride with community events involving historical reenactments, patriotic flyovers, and public participation in lighting ceremonies
activities · 9 groups

what they do

  • Veteran and First Responder Recognition Ceremonies 8 activities
    • Support Military Members, Veterans, and New Citizens
      Supports active-duty military and veterans through donations and volunteer projects, including a $650,000 contribution to women veteran causes. Members attend naturalization ceremonies to welcome new citizens, presenting them with flag lapel pins and other gifts.
    • Supporting Military Personnel and Veterans
      Supports active-duty military and veterans through donations and volunteer projects, and recognizes their accomplishments with awards such as ROTC Medals.
    • Supporting Military and Veterans
      Supports active-duty military and veterans through donations and volunteer projects, and recognizes their accomplishments with awards.
    • Supporting Military and Veterans
      Supports active-duty military and veterans through donations and volunteer projects, and recognizes their accomplishments with awards such as the ROTC Medals.
    • Supporting Military, Veterans, and New Citizens
      Supports active-duty military and veterans through donations and volunteer projects, and attends naturalization ceremonies to welcome new citizens.
    • Welcoming New Citizens
      Attends naturalization ceremonies to greet new citizens and present them with gifts.
    • Welcoming New Citizens
      Attends naturalization ceremonies to greet new citizens and present them with gifts like flag lapel pins, fostering a sense of belonging and patriotism.
    • Welcoming New Citizens
      Attends naturalization ceremonies to greet new citizens and present them with gifts like flag lapel pins.
  • Historical Research & Student Scholarship Programs 7 activities
    • Deliver Educational Resources and Classroom Support
      Provides classroom resources for K–12 teachers on American history, genealogy, and the colonial period; offers a Classroom Grant program funded by the Helen Pouch Memorial Fund; and has developed lesson plans, such as one on the Arizona State Flag, tailored to different grade levels.
    • Host Traveling and Permanent Exhibits on American History
      Organizes and hosts traveling exhibits such as the American Revolution Experience (with 12 panels and interactive kiosks), "Revolution in Their Words," and "Fighting for Freedom: Black Craftspeople and the Pursuit of Independence" at the DAR Museum. Also plans a traveling museum in 2026 featuring Arizona’s replica Liberty Bell, touring all 15 counties.
    • Operating Traveling Exhibits
      Operates the "American Revolution Experience," a traveling exhibit with display panels and interactive digital kiosks that visits libraries, historical societies, and museums across Arizona through 2025. This exhibit connects audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of the nation.
    • Promoting American History and Civics Education
      Provides classroom resources for teachers on subjects such as the American Revolutionary War, family history, and the U.S. Constitution. This includes organizing annual Constitution Week events, creating lesson plans about the Arizona State Flag, and operating a Classroom Grant program for K-12 teachers.
    • Promoting Education and Historical Preservation
      Provides classroom resources for teachers on American history, operates a Classroom Grant program for K-12 teachers, and places historical markers across Arizona to commemorate important people and events. They also organize annual Constitution Week events, including providing information in libraries and schools and coordinating bell-ringing ceremonies.
    • Promoting Education and Historical Preservation
      Provides classroom resources for teachers on American history, operates a Classroom Grant program for K-12 teachers, and places historical markers across Arizona to commemorate important people and events. They also organize events for Constitution Week and feature a traveling exhibit, the American Revolution Experience, at various locations.
    • Promoting Education on American History and Civics
      Offers classroom resources for teachers on subjects like the American Revolutionary War and genealogy, operates a Classroom Grant program for K-12 teachers, and organizes annual "Constitution Week" events in libraries and schools. They also develop lesson plans, such as one about the Arizona State Flag, and host traveling exhibits like the American Revolution Experience.
  • Public History Lectures & Symposia 6 activities
    • Host Public Symposia and Cultural Partnerships
      Hosts public symposia such as "Spain and the Birth of American Democracy" in Washington D.C. (2025) and partners with cultural institutions like ASU Gammage on events such as the opening night of the musical "SUFFS" to amplify historical narratives and civic engagement.
    • Hosting Educational Exhibits and Events
      Hosts various educational exhibits and events, including "Revolution in Their Words" and "Fighting for Freedom: Black Craftspeople and the Pursuit of Independence" at the DAR Museum, and a symposium titled "Spain and the Birth of American Democracy."
    • Hosting Exhibits and Events
      Hosts various exhibits and events, including the "Revolution in Their Words" and "Fighting for Freedom: Black Craftspeople and the Pursuit of Independence" exhibits at the DAR Museum, and a symposium on "Spain and the Birth of American Democracy." They also host public events like "Two Lights for Tomorrow" with historical reenactments and live entertainment.
    • Hosting and Developing Museum Exhibits
      Opens and displays new exhibits at the DAR Museum, such as "Revolution in Their Words" and "Fighting for Freedom: Black Craftspeople and the Pursuit of Independence," showcasing experiences and contributions during the American Revolution.
    • Hosting and Sponsoring Exhibits and Events
      Hosts and sponsors various exhibits and events, including the Arizona Lounge at the NSDAR Headquarters, new exhibits at the DAR Museum, and public events like "Two Lights for Tomorrow" with historical reenactments and entertainment. They also partner on cultural events like the musical "SUFFS."
    • Organizing Public Events and Symposiums
      Hosts public events such as "Two Lights for Tomorrow" with historical reenactments and live entertainment, and will host a free symposium titled "Spain and the Birth of American Democracy" in Washington D.C.
  • Student Essay and Art Contests 5 activities
    • Administer Student and Educator Awards and Recognition Programs
      Sponsors awards for students and educators, including the DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest for high school seniors, ROTC medals for cadets, special education teacher awards, and recognition for community volunteers. These programs have been active since 1901 and aim to honor excellence in citizenship, service, and education.
    • Operate Educational Art and Essay Contests for Students
      Organizes and operates multiple annual contests for students in grades K–12, including the Junior American Citizens (JAC) Artistic Expression Contest, Constitution Week Poster Contest, American History Essay Contest (grades 5–8), Patriots of the American Revolution High School Essay Contest (grades 9–12), and contests for graphic novels, short stories, and stamps. These promote patriotism, historical awareness, and artistic expression.
    • Sponsoring Awards and Contests for Students and Community Leaders
      Sponsors various awards and contests for students and community leaders, including awards for ROTC cadets, special education teachers, and the DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest for high school seniors. They also operate several art and essay contests for students of various ages focusing on American history and citizenship.
    • Sponsoring Awards and Contests for Students and Community Leaders
      Sponsors various awards and contests for students and community leaders, including awards for ROTC cadets, special education teachers, and the DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest for high school seniors. They also operate several art and essay contests for students of various ages, focusing on American history and citizenship.
    • Sponsoring Awards and Contests for Students and Community Leaders
      Sponsors various awards and contests to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism, recognizing students for academic excellence, good citizenship, and knowledge of American history. This includes awards for ROTC cadets, special education teachers, and contests like the American History Essay Contest, Patriots of the American Revolution Essay Contest, Constitution Week Poster Contest, and the Junior American Citizens Artistic Expression Contest.
  • Specialized Historical & Genealogical Collections 5 activities
    • Maintaining Genealogical Resources
      Maintains the DAR Genealogical Research System (GRS), which provides free online databases with information on Revolutionary War Patriots and their descendants, along with other genealogical resources from the DAR Library.
    • Operating Genealogical Research Resources
      Maintains the DAR Genealogical Research System (GRS), which provides free online databases with information on Revolutionary War Patriots and their descendants, along with other genealogical resources from the DAR Library.
    • Provide Genealogical Research Resources
      Maintains the DAR Genealogical Research System (GRS), a free online database containing records of Revolutionary War Patriots, their descendants, and genealogical materials from the DAR Library, supporting public access to family history resources.
    • Providing Genealogical Research Resources
      Maintains the DAR Genealogical Research System (GRS), offering free online databases with information on Revolutionary War Patriots and their descendants, as well as genealogical resources from the DAR Library.
    • Providing Genealogical Resources
      Maintains the DAR Genealogical Research System (GRS), which offers free online databases with information on Revolutionary War Patriots and their descendants, along with genealogical resources from the DAR Library.
  • Local Chapter Operations Management 4 activities
    • Operate Arizona Chapters and State-Level Programming
      Operates 43 local chapters across Arizona—including in Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, and Lake Havasu—that implement national and state-level programs in historic preservation, education, and patriotism at the community level.
    • Operating Chapters Across Arizona
      Operates 43 chapters across Arizona in various cities, including Flagstaff, Sierra Vista, Lake Havasu, Safford, Phoenix, and Tucson, to implement its programs and activities.
    • Operating Chapters Across Arizona
      Operates 43 chapters across Arizona in various cities, serving as local hubs for their activities.
    • Operating Chapters Across Arizona
      Operates 43 chapters across Arizona, including in Flagstaff, Sierra Vista, Lake Havasu, Safford, Phoenix, and Tucson, to implement its programs and engage with local communities.
  • Historic Site Recognition & Commemoration 2 activities
    • Maintaining Historical Markers
      Places historical markers across Arizona to commemorate important people and events in the state's history.
    • Placing Historical Markers
      Places historical markers across Arizona to commemorate important people and events in the state's history, contributing to historic preservation for over a century.
  • Constitution Week Public Celebrations & Education 1 activity
    • Lead Constitution Week Observances and Public Education
      Organizes annual Constitution Week events from September 17–23, including educational outreach in schools and libraries, bell-ringing ceremonies, and public information campaigns about the U.S. Constitution.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Administer Statewide Heritage Engagement Programs
      Launched Passport250 in 2025, an interactive mobile pass that guides Arizonans and visitors through 25 (and growing) heritage sites across the state, promoting engagement with Arizona’s historical and cultural legacy.
    • Commemorating the U.S. Semiquincentennial (America 250)
      Plans and executes community projects and events across Arizona to commemorate the U.S. Semiquincentennial in 2026, including Liberty Tree planting projects and organizing Battlefield Trust exhibits. This also includes placing commemorative markers for Revolutionary War figures and developing a traveling museum and interactive mobile pass for historical sites.
    • Commemorating the U.S. Semiquincentennial (America 250)
      Plans and executes community projects and events across Arizona to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, including Liberty Tree planting projects and placing commemorative markers for Revolutionary War figures. This also includes organizing Battlefield Trust exhibits and a traveling museum with a replica Liberty Bell and historical documents.
    • Commemorating the U.S. Semiquincentennial (America 250)
      Plans and executes community projects and events across Arizona to commemorate the U.S. Semiquincentennial in 2026, including Liberty Tree planting projects and organizing Battlefield Trust exhibits. This also involves placing commemorative markers for Revolutionary War figures and developing a traveling museum and interactive mobile pass for historical sites.
    • Conduct Historic Preservation Projects
      Places commemorative markers across Arizona to honor individuals and events from the Revolutionary War era and state history, maintains an online Historic Sites and Properties map, and conducts Liberty Tree planting projects as part of the America 250 celebration.
    • Manage Digital and Media Outreach
      Operates a YouTube channel to share content about the organization’s mission, events, and educational programming, expanding public access to its historical and patriotic initiatives.
    • Organize U.S. Semiquincentennial (250th Anniversary) Community Projects and Events
      Planning and executing community impact projects and events to commemorate the U.S. Semiquincentennial in 2026, including public celebrations, historical reenactments, patriotic flyovers, and free public events such as "Two Lights for Tomorrow." Arizona chapters are coordinating local initiatives to leave a lasting legacy across the state.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$89K
Contributions & grants$29K32%
Program service revenue$59K67%
Investment income
Other revenue$913
expenses
Total expenses$120K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$7K
balance sheet
Total assets$341K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$340K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 28

who they work with

  • ASU Gammage Partner — Partnered on the opening night of the musical "SUFFS" at ASU Gammage.
  • Agua Fria Chapter, NSDAR Partner — Courtesy of the Agua Fria Chapter, NSDAR, admission to the exhibit at Canyon Ridge Elementary School is free.
  • America 250! Committee Partner — Supports the America 250! Committee through the placement and mapping of Patriots Markers in Arizona.
  • America250 Partner — First heritage society to formally partner with America250, the nationwide commemoration of America’s 250th Anniversary.
  • America250 Partner — National Partner with America250.
  • America250 Foundation Partner — Works with the America250 Foundation to catalyze a more perfect union by designing and leading the most comprehensive and inclusive celebration in the country's history.
  • American Battlefield Trust Partner — Partnered to bring the American Revolution Experience traveling exhibit to towns across the nation.
  • Apache Trail Chapter, NSDAR Partner — Courtesy of the Apache Trail Chapter, NSDAR, admission to the exhibit at a TBD location is free.
  • Arizona America250 Commission Partner — ASDAR members sit on a sub-committee of the Arizona America250 Commission, which plans, develops, encourages, and coordinates the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States in Arizona.
  • Arizona America250 Commission Partner — Partnering with the Arizona America250 Commission for Semiquincentennial activities.
  • Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes Government — The Arizona America250 Commission is chaired by Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes.
  • Four Peaks Chapter, NSDAR Partner — Local chapter involved in Liberty Tree planting and anniversary events.
  • General George Crook Chapter, NSDAR Partner — Local chapter collaborating on Liberty Tree and America 250 initiatives.
  • Grace Christian Academy Partner — Partnered for the DAR Kindergarten Art Banner project.
  • Havasu Chapter, NSDAR Partner — Courtesy of the Havasu Chapter, NSDAR, admission to the exhibit at Mohave County Library is free.
  • Helen Pouch Memorial Fund Funder — Supports the Junior Membership Classroom Grant program.
  • Military Women’s Memorial (MWM) Partner — Collaborates with MWM, with contributions totaling $1 million.
  • NSDAR Network — Arizona State Society, DAR is part of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
  • NSDAR Historic Preservation Committee Partner — Collaborates with the NSDAR Historic Preservation Committee to support the America 250 Patriots Marker project.
  • National Society DAR Network — Affiliate of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
  • National Society DAR Network — State society affiliated with the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
  • National Society DAR Network — The Arizona State Society is part of the National Society DAR.
  • National Society DAR Partner — The Arizona State Society is part of the National Society DAR and offers educational programs through it.
  • National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR) Network — Part of the national organization
  • Ocotillo Chapter, NSDAR Partner — Courtesy of the Ocotillo Chapter, NSDAR, admission to the exhibit in Anthem Civic Building is free.
  • PBS Partner — Sponsor for the November 16th PBS Premiere of the Ken Burns Documentary, The American Revolution.
  • U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Government — America250 is led by the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission.
  • local DAR chapter Partner — Collaborates with local DAR chapters to nominate and recognize individuals for awards.