Association for the Preservation of
The Association for the Preservation of Tennessee antiquities (APTA) promotes and encourages active participation in the preservation of Tennessee's rich historical, cultural, architectural and archaeological heritage through restoration, education, advocacy and statewide cooperation.
Association for the Preservation of at a glance
In short: Association for the Preservation of gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,441,005
- +13.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Association for the Preservation of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Glenmore Preservation Society Inc ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glenmore Preservation Society Inc Jefferson City, TN | Wallpaper Restoration | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,441,005 | $638,820 | $476,649 | $10,000 | 1 | $104,455 |
| 2024 | $2,149,953 | $698,230 | $583,149 | — | — | $95,972 |
| 2023 | $1,882,159 | $586,056 | $553,256 | — | — | $26,807 |
| 2022 | $1,808,096 | $450,977 | $430,993 | — | — | $38,037 |
| 2021 | $7,377,257 | $4,193,595 | $3,075,803 | — | — | $114,225 |
About Association for the Preservation of
Based on IRS filings
Association for the Preservation of is a public charity, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $104K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Association for the Preservation of is led by John Rochford, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Rochford
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Malone
Memphis Chapter President
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Baker
Hamblen Co Chapter President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kayla Southern
Maury Co Chapter President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Campbell
Rutherford Co Chapter President
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Peel
Arlington Chapter President
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Bates
Knoxville Chapter President
New on the 2025 filing
13 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory D. Shanks
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Porter CPA
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luvenia Harrison
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cel Franklin
Buchanan Log House Chapter
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: C. William McKee EdD (2021–2024) — Buchanan Log House Chapter
- Former: Steve Smith (2021–2024) — Arlington Chapter President
- Former: Jan Dickens (2024) — Knoxville Chapter President
- Former: Adam Alfrey (2021–2023) — Knoxville Chapter President
- Former: Adam Southern (2021–2023) — Maury Co Chapter President
- Former: Bill Jakes (2021–2023) — Rutherford Co Chapter President
- Former: Brad Grantham (2021) — Hardeman Co Chapter President
- Former: Richard J. Blackett (2021) — Nashville Chapter President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Association for the Preservation of
How much does Association for the Preservation of give each year?
Association for the Preservation of gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Association for the Preservation of?
Association for the Preservation of reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $639K.
Where does Association for the Preservation of operate?
Association for the Preservation of has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Association for the Preservation of's EIN?
Association for the Preservation of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0604627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 1, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
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