National Council for Preservation
National Council for Preservation is a private foundation, based in LEXINGTON, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $58.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$17K
+21.4% YoY
Grant Count
9
+80.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-32.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, National Council for Preservation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About National Council for Preservation
Based on IRS filings
National Council for Preservation is a private foundation, based in LEXINGTON, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $58.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,339,120 | $1,336,957 | $1,520,805 |
| Revenue | $2,679,441 | $2,010,220 | $2,059,266 |
| Expenses | $2,661,220 | $2,210,126 | $1,794,561 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $17,000 | $14,000 | $11,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $58 | $73 | $75 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,116 | $1,852 | $1,560 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Michelle Magalong ($5,000), 4culture ($3,000), Latinos in Heritage Conservation ($3,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4CULTURE SEATTLE, WA | FUNDS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH INTO THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. | $3,000 |
| MICHELLE MAGALONG WASHINGTON, DC | 2024 WINNER OF THE NCPE EARLY CAREER FACULTY RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES GRANT. | $5,000 |
| HINONO'EITIIT HO'OOWU' MISSOULA, MT | SUPPORT FOR THE RIVAS ACADEMIC CONFERENCE. | $1,000 |
| LATINOS IN HERITAGE CONSERVATION BASTROP, TX | SUPPORT FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS TO THEIR ANNUAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONFERENCE. | $3,000 |
| TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION INC LUBBOCK, TX | SUPPORT FOR A TEXAS TECH STUDENT CONDUCTING SYLLABUS SURVEY / RESEARCH FOR NCPE. | $3,000 |
| SARVIN ESHAG URBANA, IL | NCPE CONFERENCE STUDENT POSTER SESSION SCHOLARSHIP - NCPE PROVIDED $500 TO STUDENTS WHO WERE PRESENTING POSTERS TO DEFRAY THEIR TRAVEL COSTS. | $500 |
| SEPEHR VAEZ AFSHAR URBANA, IL | NCPE CONFERENCE STUDENT POSTER SESSION SCHOLARSHIP - NCPE PROVIDED $500 TO STUDENTS WHO WERE PRESENTING POSTERS TO DEFRAY THEIR TRAVEL COSTS. | $500 |
| ROOZBEH AYAZI EL PASO, TX | NCPE CONFERENCE STUDENT POSTER SESSION SCHOLARSHIP - NCPE PROVIDED $500 TO STUDENTS WHO WERE PRESENTING POSTERS TO DEFRAY THEIR TRAVEL COSTS. | $500 |
| JHON COTRINA ITHACA, NY | NCPE CONFERENCE STUDENT POSTER SESSION SCHOLARSHIP - NCPE PROVIDED $500 TO STUDENTS WHO WERE PRESENTING POSTERS TO DEFRAY THEIR TRAVEL COSTS. | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMALIA LEIFESTE | CHAIRMAN EMERITUS | 3 | — |
| DOUGLAS APPLER | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| SUE ANN PEMBERTON | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| MAHYAR HADIGHI | WEBMASTER | 3 | — |
| STEVEN HOFFMAN | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| MANISH CHALANA | MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MICHAEL TOMLAN | SPECIAL PROJECTS DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is National Council for Preservation?
As of 2024, National Council for Preservation holds $1.3M in total assets with $2.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $17K in 2024.
Where does National Council for Preservation operate?
National Council for Preservation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Texas, Washington.
What size grants does National Council for Preservation award?
In 2024, National Council for Preservation awarded 9 grants totaling $17K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is National Council for Preservation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, National Council for Preservation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is National Council for Preservation's EIN?
National Council for Preservation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1558569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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