If the minimum donation is met in a single contribution – OR is met through continuous contributions via the Sustaining Supporter monthly giving program (except for DAR Pathways of the Patriots – Patriot) – then the donor is entitled to purchase the corresponding pin from the DAR Insignia Store.
Gifts to the Nation
Marian Anderson Legacy Fund
Donations to the Marian Anderson Legacy Fund are used to support projects, programs, and other initiatives that promote the legacy of Marian Anderson including funding for a new DAR scholarship. A legendary singer and inspiration for civil rights, Marian Anderson’s legacy is forever intertwined with the DAR and we are honored to celebrate her memory. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $200. Donate Now.
DAR Pathway of the Patriots – Promoter
Donations will be used to fund the Pathway of the Patriots project and to create and maintain the companion online educational resources to accompany the project. $100 minimum to earn a pin, but all “Promoter” donations of any size toward the project will receive Heritage Club credit. Donate Now.
DAR Pathway of the Patriots – Patriot
Donations will be used to honor the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence through the DAR Pathway of the Patriots project. All donations of any amount toward the direct sponsorship of a specific Pathway of the Patriots Tree qualify. In order to be eligible, donors must complete Pathways of the Patriots Tree adoption paperwork prior to making their donations and must meet the $3,000 minimum for the tree, either as an individual or collectively with a group of individuals. Contact the Office of Development for details at (800) 449-1776.
Children of the American Revolution
Friends of C.A.R.
Established to support the Children of the American Revolution. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $100. Donate Now.
Historical Preservation
DAR Library
Friends of the Library
Donations to Friends of the Library support the purchase of special equipment, furniture, out-of-print or special books, and other important materials for new and existing library resources and programs. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $200. Donate Now.
Life Member
Originally established in 1983 to upgrade specific infrastructure in the NSDAR Library, donations to DAR Library Life Member now support the important work of the Friends of the Library initiatives, and are recognized with a distinct pin. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $200. Donate Now.
Friends of Seimes Technology Center
Donations to Friends of Seimes Technology Center are used to support the Library’s online subscription costs for certain genealogical databases, and to expand and strengthen the DAR Library’s collection of microfilm and microfiche (microforms) useful for genealogical research and verification of membership applications. With increasing access to this information through the internet, donations to this fund will continue to provide resources to an ever growing number of researchers. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $100. Donate Now.
Genealogical research
Friends of Genealogy
During this time of increased applications and overall interest in DAR membership, donations to Friends of Genealogy support the work of the Office of the Registrar General and the Genealogy Department as they verify record numbers of applications and supplementals, and guide prospective members on qualifying documentation. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $100. Donate Now.
Membership Challenge
Donations to Membership Challenge help the Office of the Registrar General process applications and supplementals in a variety of ways, including helping to secure online resources for genealogists. Gifts of $500 or more are eligible to purchase the pin from the DAR Insignia Store, pictured, and inclusion in a listing on the NSDAR website. Donate Now.
DAR Museum
Friends of DAR Museum
As we continue to tell our story, it is important that we add to our collection of important pieces. Donations to Friends of DAR Museum make these targeted acquisitions and accompanying education programs possible. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $200. Donate Now.
Museum Adopt an Object
Donations to Adopt-an-Object ensure the preservation of the DAR Museum’s collection so future generations will continue to enjoy, study, and learn from these objects. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $100. Donate Now.
Museum Keeper
Donations to Museum Keeper (the British term for curator) support the acquisition of important objects to the DAR Museum’s collection. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $500. Donate Now.
DAR Department of Archives and History
Friends of Americana Collection
Originally established in recognition its 50th anniversary, donations to Friends of Americana Collection support NSDAR’s manuscript and imprint collection. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $100. Donate Now.
Friends of American History
Since 2003, the American History Essay Contest continues to provide opportunities for DAR to call attention to the importance of American history. Donations to Friends of American History provide important funding for these nation-wide contests. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $100. Donate Now.
NSDAR Archives Collection
Maintained by the Office of the Historian General, the Archives houses the inactive records created in the course of business by the National Society. Holdings include correspondence, meeting minutes, project files, photographs, and objects, such as DAR pins. Donations to the NSDAR Archives Collection are used to acquire material and conserve the collection, the sole repository of NSDAR history. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $100. Donate Now.
Education
Friends of Education
Established to support the National Society’s educational objective by providing funding or grants to support educational initiatives or programs for young and old, other than the Kate Duncan Smith DAR School, DAR-approved schools, Bacone College, Chemawa Indian School, and Indian Youth of America, Inc. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $200. Donate Now.
Friends of American Indian Scholarship
Native Americans have helped shape our nation through their hardships of survival, religious ceremonies, and social and political contributions. Donations to Friends of American Indian Scholarship support the two Indian Schools, Bacone and Chemawa. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $200. Donate Now.
American Indian Fund
The American Indian Fund has been established to go beyond the scholarship needs in the American Indian community to provide funding for Bacone College, Chemawa Indian School as well as to provide financial assistance grants for facilities, student needs, educational programs and opportunities. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $200. Donate Now.
Friends of DAR Scholarship
Donations to Friends of DAR Scholarship support the variety of scholarships NSDAR rewards through our DAR Scholarship Committee. Scholarship applicants must be citizens of the United States and must attend, or plan to attend, an accredited college or university in the United States. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $200. Donate Now.
Friends of DAR Schools
The DAR schools encompass a variety of programs promoting education to students, including those with attention deficit disorder, dyslexia, adult illiteracy and children in family crises. Through donations to Friends of DAR Schools, we also serve thousands of other eager students, from pre-school through college, who need a place to learn to fulfill their potential. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $200. Donate Now.
- General School Fund Donate Now.
- Educational Support for Post Secondary Students Donate Now.
- Student Support Donate Now.
- Buildings, Property and Equipment Donate Now.
Friends of Junior Membership
Donations to Friends of Junior Membership benefit Junior Member Projects at Kate Duncan Smith DAR School. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $100. Donate Now.
Patriotism
DAR Project Patriot
Donations to DAR Project Patriot support America’s service personnel in current conflicts. At the national level, DAR support is focused on women serving in the military, military families, and wounded military personnel. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $100. Donate Now.
Friends of Junior American Citizens
Donations to Friends of Junior American Citizens support furthering American school children’s appreciation of the principles of our democratic government and for our great country, through clubs and contests. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $100. Donate Now.
Friends of Veterans
Donations to Friends of Veterans support three awards sponsored by the DAR Service for Veterans Committee in order to promote service to veterans nation-wide: Outstanding Veteran Volunteer Award, Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award, and Outstanding DAR Service for Veterans Award. Their work continues to encourage others to serve our veterans. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $100. Donate Now.
American Spirit
Friends of American Spirit
Donations to Friends of American Spirit benefit the DAR Magazine Endowment Fund, and serve to increase subscriptions for our award-winning publication, American Spirit. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $100 + the purchase of five (5) new subscriptions. Donate Now.
Friends of DAR Magazine
Donations to Friends of DAR Magazine support the general production needs of our award-winning publication that features articles about history, genealogy, patriotism, and education. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $100. Donate Now.
The National Society
Friends of Property Maintenance
Donations to Friends of Property Maintenance ensure that all aspects (interior and exterior) of the NSDAR headquarters complex are maintained throughout the year so we provide a good environment for our many visitors, including the thousands of Daughters we host at our annual meeting. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $200. Donate Now.
Investment Trust Fund
Donations to Investment Trust Fund support the general needs and work of the Society, including the maintenance of its properties. In order to be eligible to purchase the pin, there is a minimum one-time donation of $100. Donate Now.
*Library Life Member is a special recognition for $200 donations made to the Library. It is not a DAR membership category.