National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, DC, dedicated to leading the movement to save America's historic places. Founded in 1949 and tax-exempt since May 1950, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) entity classified under Arts, Culture and Humanities with a focus on historical societies and related historical activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$527.2M
+9.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$16.0M
+22.7% YoY
Grant Count
279
+17.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$57K
+4.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The National Trust's mission is to protect significant places representing America's diverse cultural experience by taking direct action and inspiring broad public support. The organization fosters a deep sense of community, commitment, and passion for saving places.
Primary program areas include:
- Historic Preservation & Conservation: Direct action to save threatened historic places across the country
- Research, Information & Technical Assistance: Support to members, private and public organizations, and government bodies on contemporary preservation issues and rehabilitation projects related to historic buildings, landscapes, and landmarks
- Financial Assistance & Grants: Technical support through specialized programs including:
- African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
- Backing Historic Small Restaurants grant program
- National Fund for Sacred Places grant program
- Public Interpretation: Interpretation of historic places
- Capacity Building & Education: Preservation education programs, conferences, and professional retention
Grantmaking
The National Trust administers multiple grant programs supporting the preservation of historic buildings, landscapes, and collections:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The National Trust has field operations across the country where staff focus on place-based preservation and local, state, and federal advocacy for preservation-friendly policies. The organization works closely with a network of statewide and local partner organizations and preservationists nationwide.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024 (as of June 2024):
- Total Revenue: $104,116,193
- Total Expenses: $72,527,831
- Total Assets: $527,249,788
Staffing:
- 349 employees as of 2024
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $527,249,788 | $482,874,449 | $439,626,174 |
| Revenue | $104,116,193 | $83,640,008 | $94,041,688 |
| Expenses | $72,527,831 | $60,959,675 | $53,971,246 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $16,694,200 | $9,819,898 | $22,112,475 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
21 open opportunities from National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States
African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Grants
NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES
Amount
US $50,000 - US $150,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Bartus Trew Providence Preservation Fund
NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Battlefield Preservation Fund Grant
NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES
Amount
US $2,500 - US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH KIRKLAND CAHILL | VICE CHAIR AND GENERAL TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JAY C CLEMENS | INTERIM PRESIDENT & CEO (THRU 01/24)/TRUSTEE | 40 | $51,284 |
| MARTHA NELSON | CHAIR AND GENERAL TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| PHOEBE TUDOR | VICE CHAIR AND GENERAL TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ALISON K HOAGLAND | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CH RANDOLPH LYON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CHARLES F SAMS III | EX OFFICIO TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CHRISTINA LEE BROWN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| COSBY HUNT | EX OFFICIO TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DAMIEN DWIN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DANIELLE DEL SOL | EX OFFICIO TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DAVID SCOTT PARKER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| EDWARD I TORREZ | EX OFFICIO TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| G JACKSON TANKERSLEY JR | EX OFFICIO TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER SKYLER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOSEPH E QUINATA | EX OFFICIO TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| KAYWIN FELDMAN | EX OFFICIO TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| KJI KELLY | EX OFFICIO TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| PETER KIES | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ROBERT JOSEPH VILA | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SAM DIXON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SAMANTHA KLEIN FRANK | EX OFFICIO TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SHELLEY I HOON KEITH | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| TONY GELDERMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| TRACY FRIST | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM BATES | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CAROL QUILLEN | PRESIDENT & CEO (AS OF 01/24) | 40 | — |
| DENISE WISE | VP OF FINANCE & CONTROLLER / INT. CFO (AS OF 05/24) | 40 | $203,051 |
| LAURA BRACIS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (THRU 11/23) | 40 | $254,294 |
| PATRICIA WOODWORTH | INTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (THRU 05/24) | 40 | $29,110 |
| ROSS M BRADFORD | ASSISTANT CORPORATE SECRETARY | 40 | $174,960 |
| THOMPSON M MAYES | CHIEF LEGAL OFCR & SECRETARY | 40 | $260,480 |
| ANN MCELWAIN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $319,291 |
| KATHERINE MALONE-FRANCE | CHIEF PRESERVATION OFFICER (THRU 08/23) | 40 | $243,151 |
| MATTHEW MONTGOMERY | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER (THRU 04/24) | 40 | $261,324 |
| TABITHA ALMQUIST | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 40 | $253,658 |
| DEMOND LEGGS | EXEC DIR, AACHAF & SR VP, NTHP | 40 | $229,135 |
| HILARY BAAR | VP, ANNUAL GIVING (THRU 04/24) | 40 | $189,835 |
| MARIANNA KNIGHT | VP, HUMAN RESOURCES (THRU 02/24) | 40 | $205,700 |
| OMAR EATON-MARTINEZ | SR VP, HISTORIC SITES | 40 | $187,820 |
| SUSAN LATTANZI | VP OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & REAL ESTATE | 40 | $188,939 |
| PAUL EDMONDSON | FORMER PRESIDENT & CEO (THRU 3/23) | — | $411,285 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund expanded its commitment to protect historically Black churches with $13.5 million in new grants. The National Trust Preservation Fund has been providing catalytic funding to organizations, with grant funding supporting historic landscapes, structures, and documentation projects announced in October 2025.
Action Fund Expands Commitment to Protect Historically Black Churches withContact Information
National Headquarters: National Trust for Historic Preservation 600 14th Street NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202.588.6000 or 800.944.6847
Email:
- General inquiries: info@savingplaces.org
- Membership inquiries: members@savingplaces.org
- Editorial: editorial@savingplaces.org
- Press inquiries: pr@savingplaces.org
Website: savingplaces.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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