Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution
Preselected recipients only
Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution is a private foundation in Paoli, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $244,917 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $130,330. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$244,917
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$130,330
- Assets$31.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $346,248 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $346,248 | 4 | $29.0 million |
| 2024 | $244,917 | 4 | $31.1 million |
How to apply
Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $202,830 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beyer Studio Inc | General support | $130,330 |
| Friends of Sulgrave Manor | General support | $50,000 |
| The Carpenters Company | General support | $50,000 |
| Museum of the American Revolution | General support | $22,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Michael Whelan
- Joseph Thomas Coleman
- Richard Renato Paul Di Stefano Esq
- William Frederick Forbes
- Austin William Lamac
- Wayne Ralph Strasbaugh Esq
- James Kipp Gearhart IV
- David Christopher Hill Byrne
- Kenneth Walter MacNeal
- Carl Gissler Morgan
- Andrew Crawford Colket
- Edwin Sipler Hart III
- Rev Tommy Thompson
- Albert Lindsay Doering IV Esq
Questions people ask
Does Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution give?
$244,917 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher Michael Whelan (President), Joseph Thomas Coleman (Vice President), Richard Renato Paul Di Stefano Esq (Vice President) and William Frederick Forbes (Vice President) among 14 officers and trustees.