National Society for the Preserva-
The national society for the preservation of covered bridges, inc. Was formed to perserve covered bridges, to gather and record knowledge of the history of covered bridges, to collect and preserve pictures, printed and manuscript matter and other articles of historical interest concerning covered bridges and to do all things, alone or in cooperation with other persons or corporations, necessary or advisable to carry out any and all of the foregoing purposes and objectives.
National Society for the Preserva- at a glance
In short: National Society for the Preserva- gave $18K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $17,500
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $1,252,999
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who National Society for the Preserva- funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Adams County Travel & Visitors Bure ($18K).
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 $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County Travel & Visitors Bure West Union, OH | Bridge Preservation | $17,500 |
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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 | $1,252,999 | $117,720 | $76,153 | $17,500 | 1 | $92,776 |
| 2024 | $1,172,989 | $178,606 | $106,417 | — | — | $82,122 |
| 2023 | $1,080,025 | $46,196 | $67,787 | — | — | $26,083 |
| 2022 | $978,038 | $144,246 | $78,447 | — | — | $125,960 |
| 2021 | $1,221,949 | $176,327 | $72,517 | — | — | $150,702 |
| 2020 | $1,147,018 | $111,667 | $46,595 | — | — | $97,631 |
| 2019 | $1,032,979 | $78,452 | $47,349 | — | — | $62,194 |
About National Society for the Preserva-
Based on IRS filings
National Society for the Preserva- is a public charity, based in York, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $18K. Net investment income was $93K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Society for the Preserva- is led by William Caswell, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Caswell
President
On filings since 2019
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carmella Sciandra
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Hartman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Miyamoto
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Watts
Vice President & Correspon
Correspondin → Vice President & Correspon, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Smedley
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Wagner
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Wagner
Recording Se
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Arnold Graton (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Joye Olson (2019–2024) — Recording Se
- Former: Karl Olson (2019–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 National Society for the Preserva-
How much does National Society for the Preserva- give each year?
National Society for the Preserva- gave $18K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is National Society for the Preserva-?
National Society for the Preserva- reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $118K.
Where does National Society for the Preserva- operate?
National Society for the Preserva- has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is National Society for the Preserva-'s EIN?
National Society for the Preserva-'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6060691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
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