Daughters of the Cincinnati
Accepts applications
Daughters of the Cincinnati is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $88,250 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$88,250
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $83,350 the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $83,350 | 25 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $88,250 | 23 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Daughters of Cincinnati 271 Madison Avenue Suite 1408, New York, NY 10016 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 991-9945 |
| What to submit | The application is filled in electronically, printed and sent to the daughters via regular mail. Applicants must include transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation and essays written by the applicant. |
| Deadlines | Application deadline is march 15 of the student's senior year in high school. |
| Restrictions | Scholarships are restricted to high school seniors who are daughters of career officers in the U.S. Military. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Daughters of the Cincinnati funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $17,500 |
| Georgia | 3 | $13,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $13,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $11,250 |
| Illinois | 2 | $7,250 |
| Virginia | 2 | $7,250 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $4,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University FBO Annabelle Black | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Pepperdine University FBO Mireya Galacgac | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University FBO Ella Jones | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Washington FBO Maya Desai | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Stanford University FBO Shae Dolan | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Southern California FBO Tess Sanford | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Virginia FBO Martha Dwyer | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| North Carolina State University FBO Emily Rice | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology FBO Zoe Smith | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology FBO Brooke Chambliss | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Howard University FBO Nikkya Taliafero | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill FBO Madelyn Coble | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Georgetown University FBO Mary Phlaum | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology FBO Katherine Meek | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh FBO Jacklyn Wyszynski | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Central Florida FBO Brenna Mullaney | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of California at Los Angeles FBO Alexandra Preston | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill FBO Olivia Caulder | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| University of Chicago FBO Susan Flatt | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| University of Virginia FBO Liana Kim | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| Wellesley College FBO Madelina Owens | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| Johns Hopkins University FBO Kaitlyn Rex | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| Johns Hopkins University FBO Charlotte Anne Witzel | Scholarship | $2,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Mrs John A Wayt III
- Mrs Blair W Smith
- Mrs Alfred T Ogden II
- Mrs Mark Mascheroni
- Mrs William S Haddock Jr
- Ms Aline Griffith
- Mrs Porter Farrar Fleming
- Mrs John R Gilmer II
- Mrs Lawrence W Mumm
- Mrs Marguerite Morrison
- Mrs Jacques C Nordeman
- Mrs David C Holland
- Mrs Hugh Boyd Smith
- Mrs Kaminer Haislep Quinn
- Ms Signe E Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Daughters of the Cincinnati accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application deadline is march 15 of the student's senior year in high school..
How much does Daughters of the Cincinnati give?
$88,250 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Daughters of the Cincinnati?
Its 2024 filing lists Mrs John A Wayt III (Pres), Mrs Blair W Smith (V.P.), Mrs Alfred T Ogden II (Sec) and Mrs Mark Mascheroni (Trea.) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Daughters of the Cincinnati fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.