The Society Of The Cincinnati

Washington, DC ยท Founded 1937

Oldest patriotic hereditary society honoring Revolutionary War officers

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Arts & Culture
Topic
Cultural Programs
Contact
F Anderson Morse
Website Contact

About Organization

Based in Washington, DC, The Society of the Cincinnati preserves the memory and ideals of the American Revolution. Founded in 1783 by Continental Army officers including George Washington, the organization reported $16.4 million in revenue for 2023, maintaining historic properties, collections, and educational programs that illuminate Revolutionary War history through membership restricted to descendants.

What They Focus On

Artistic Excellence

Presents quality performances, exhibitions, and programs featuring professional artists and high artistic standards engaging audiences.

Community Engagement

Expands arts access through education programs, outreach initiatives, and efforts reaching diverse community audiences.

Cultural Leadership

Serves as regional cultural resource promoting artistic vitality and contributing to quality of life through arts programming.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$4.3M

-18.7% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$5.0M

+16.3% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$35.1M

+6.1% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

25

-7.4% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $4,327,705 $5,010,396 $35,111,826 25
2023 $5,324,542 $4,308,119 $33,096,696 27
2022 $3,756,156 $4,148,665 $31,044,707 26
2021 $7,746,929 $4,587,248 $28,928,587 27
2020 $4,333,513 $3,483,440 $35,356,161 32
2019 $3,394,202 $4,462,443 $28,169,081 40
2018 $4,018,988 $4,843,437 $29,018,788 42
2017 $4,679,459 $4,909,762 $30,213,970 39

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Develop Programs

    Plan artistic seasons, exhibitions, and programs featuring quality content aligned with mission and audience interests.

  • 02

    Present Arts

    Produce performances, exhibitions, and artistic experiences through professional staff and qualified artists.

  • 03

    Engage Audiences

    Market programs, sell tickets, and cultivate audiences through communications and community outreach activities.

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Assess audience response, artistic quality, and community impact to improve programming and organizational effectiveness.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by The Society Of The Cincinnati

Performances

Presents concerts, theatrical productions, and artistic performances showcasing professional artists and cultural excellence.

Exhibitions

Displays visual art exhibitions, collections, and installations engaging audiences with diverse artistic expressions.

Education Programs

Delivers arts education classes, workshops, and learning experiences developing artistic skills and cultural appreciation.

Community Access

Removes barriers to arts participation through outreach programs, free events, and initiatives serving diverse audiences.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind The Society Of The Cincinnati.

FA

F Anderson Morse

Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $221,619
SB

Susan Benjamin

Director Of Fin And Admin
Full-time
Compensation: $157,852
TL

Thomas Lannon

Library Director
Full-time
Compensation: $123,238
GH

Glenn Hennessey

Director Of Mkt And Comm
Full-time
Compensation: $103,735
FE

Francis Ellerbe Grimball

Vice President
10 hrs/week
FK

Frank Keech Turner Jr

President 2022-2025
20 hrs/week
JT

Joel Thomas Daves IV

President
20 hrs/week
EP

Emily Parsons

Deputy Dir And Curator
Full-time
Compensation: $115,898
JM

Juan M Mesa

Events Manager
Full-time
Compensation: $107,363
BA

Brian A Blake

Audit Committee
1 hrs/week
GP

German P Culver Jr

Audit Committee
1 hrs/week
HL

H Laurence Fritz Jr

Audit Committee
1 hrs/week
JM

John M Allen-Petrie

Audit Committee
1 hrs/week
LD

Library Director

Thomas G. Lannon
WS

Weekend Supervisor

Layla Mitchell
WR

Weekend Receptionist

Ethan Strombeck
FA

Finance Assistant

Zaheera Ramjag
AR

Administrative Receptionist

Denise Austin
BS

Building Superintendent

Joseph Wong
BE

Building Engineer

Jason Hoffman

Milestones

1937

Organization Founded

1937

Established to present artistic programs and serve as cultural resource for community audiences.

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operating with $4.3M in revenue and 25 staff presenting artistic programs.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

BS
Bryan Scott Johnson Director 1.00 hrs/week
CA
Charles Albert Stephens Director 1.00 hrs/week
CM
Christopher Mark Nichols Director 1.00 hrs/week
CL
Cordell Lee Bragg III MD Assistant Secretary 10.00 hrs/week
DP
David Peter Kollock Director 1.00 hrs/week
DA
Delbert Alan Smith Director 1.00 hrs/week
EP
Edward Paul Gibson Director 1.00 hrs/week
FH
Ferdinand Henry Onnen III Director 1.00 hrs/week
FG
Francis Gorham Brigham III Director 1.00 hrs/week
FM
Frank Mauran IV Director 1.00 hrs/week
GP
Gary Peter Dubois Director 1.00 hrs/week
GW
George Wright Lennon Director 1.00 hrs/week
GJ
Gregory John Sproat Director 1.00 hrs/week
HR
Henry Roberts Miller Director 1.00 hrs/week
HJ
Herbert Jaques Motley Jr Director 1.00 hrs/week
HL
Hugh Laughlin Robinson II Director 1.00 hrs/week
JK
James Keith Peoples Director 1.00 hrs/week
JM
James McKim Symington Director 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Jean-Fran Comte De Caffarelli Director 1.00 hrs/week
JM
John Mark Stephenson Director 1.00 hrs/week
JM
John McConville Shannon Asst Treasurer/Director 10.00 hrs/week
JS
John Stanton Williams Director 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Joseph Branch Craige Kluttz Director 1.00 hrs/week
KD
Kenneth Duane Roach Director 1.00 hrs/week
LM
Loys Marquis De Colbert Cannet Director 1.00 hrs/week
MC
Mark Calhoun Williams Secretary/Director 10.00 hrs/week
MC
Mark Crosby Ward Director 1.00 hrs/week
MP
Michael Paul Pillsbury PHD Director 1.00 hrs/week
RC
Robert Campbell Farmer Director 1.00 hrs/week
SB
Stephen Benjamin Jeffries Director/Audit Committee 1.00 hrs/week
TE
Thomas Edward Crocker Jr Director 1.00 hrs/week
TH
Thomas Heyward Motte Hamilton Director 1.00 hrs/week
WG
Walter Gurnee Dyer Reed Director 1.00 hrs/week
WA
William Allen Marshall Assistant Treasurer 10.00 hrs/week
WJ
William Joseph Longan Director 1.00 hrs/week
WL
William Lowe Sheftall III Director 1.00 hrs/week
WP
William Pfingst Carrell II Director 1.00 hrs/week
WP
William Postell Raiford PHD Treasurer 10.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$979K

Highest Paid

$253K

F Anderson Morse

Compensated Officers

6

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
F Anderson Morse Executive Director $221,619 $31,285 $252,904 40
Susan Benjamin Director Of Fin And Admin $157,852 $35,168 $193,020 40
Glenn Hennessey Director Of Mkt And COMM $103,735 $38,350 $142,085 40
Thomas Lannon Library Director $123,238 $13,750 $136,988 40
Juan M Mesa Events Manager $107,363 $27,131 $134,494 40
Emily Parsons Deputy DIR And Curator $115,898 $3,968 $119,866 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$275K Grants Received
8 Organizations

Top Funders

8 total
NC
North Carolina Society
$162K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$50K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$20K
TJ
Thomas Jay Mccahill Iii Socnh Foundation
$17K
GS
General Society Of Colonial Wars
$8K
SO
Society Of Colonial Wars In The State Of Maryland
$8K
BC
Baltimore Community Foundation Inc.
$6K
MS
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.
$5K
North Carolina Society Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Thomas Jay Mccahill Iii Socnh Foundation General Society Of Colonial Wars Society Of Colonial Wars In The State Of Maryland Baltimore Community Foundation Inc. Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.
North Carolina Society Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Thomas Jay Mccahill Iii Socnh Foundation General Society Of Colonial Wars Society Of Colonial Wars In The State Of Maryland Baltimore Community Foundation Inc. Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with The Society Of The Cincinnati

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(202) 785-2040
Visit Website
2118 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008