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NSDAR General Fund:
Area of Greatest Need
The General Fund has played a crucial role in our ability to carry out our mission. Gifts to the General Fund provide immediate support for the day-to-day operations of NSDAR Headquarters, which is the hearth and home of our Society. Your contributions ensure that we can keep the lights on and the doors open for the nearly 18,000 visitors that we host annually. These donations also help us protect and care for over 30,000 historic portraits, photographs, documents and other precious artifacts by providing precise temperature and moisture levels at all times to preserve these delicate treasures.
In short, your gift to the NSDAR General Fund is the “life blood” of this organization and helps to move our work forward.
Become A Sustaining Supporter
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Click HERE to see how making regular monthly donations to the General Fund as a DAR Sustaining Supporter is the most convenient way to qualify for recognition in the 1890 Annual Giving Circle!
At the National Society’s organizational meeting on October 11, 1890, Founder Mary Desha introduced a resolution to support the completion of a monument to Mary Washington, and encouraged “every patriot to send in a contribution large or small for this purpose.”
Today, just as 130 years ago, each and every contribution is extremely valuable to our work, no matter the size. Collectively your donations help to support one of the world’s largest buildings of its kind owned and maintained exclusively by women—by you and so many other dedicated Daughters. It belongs to each and every one of us. It is our heritage—and all of this is made possible through member support.
Members of DAR have a long tradition of selfless giving in support of our mission to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism. Our significant achievements throughout history have been possible only because of the stewardship of Daughters like you. Your support is vital to ensuring that DAR can continue our work preserving America’s stories, documents and buildings for generations to come. Your gift today is greatly needed and deeply appreciated. Thank you!
Recognition
Your ongoing commitment to the DAR General Fund may be recognized annually through the 1890 Annual Giving Circle.
See the complete list of members who have achieved recognition in the 1890 Annual Giving Circle, Class of 2023, which is by far the largest class of 1890 in DAR history–with more than 1,900 members!
All General Fund donations count towards your Heritage Club giving levels.
Download Your DAR Giving History
Easy access to your DAR Giving History is a great way to keep track of your donations on an ongoing basis. CLICK HERE and follow the instructions to download YOUR complete DAR giving history to:
- Provide information throughout the year for your accountant or tax attorney
- Present to your employer for Matching Gift opportunities
- Check your Heritage Club level, progress toward obtaining recognition in the 1890 Annual Giving Circle or review your Sustaining Supporter monthly giving profile.
Contact Us
Have questions about attaining recognition in the 1890 Annual Giving Circle? Want to see how close you are to the $500 minimum in General Fund donations to qualify? Contact the Office of Development anytime at (800) 449‒1776, send us an email inquiry at [email protected] or CLICK HERE to set up an appointment with one of our staff members to:
- Sign up as a Sustaining Supporter over the phone
- Make updates to your existing Sustaining Supporter monthly giving profile over the phone
- Speak with our Planned Giving Specialist about joining the Founders Club
- Check your 1890 Annual Giving Circle or Heritage Club levels
- Ask any other questions of the Office of Development