Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation
Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation (PHLF) is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania–based public charity formed in 1964. It supports historic preservation, neighborhood renewal, and education about the Pittsburgh region’s architectural heritage.
Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation at a glance
In short: Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation gave $120K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 77% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $119,896
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,223
- +5.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,690
- Total assets
- $2,025,435
- -12.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 77% first-time grantees (10 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Historic Religious Properties program uses a competitive grant-application process.
- Next open deadline
- December 11, 2026 (Historic Religious Properties Grant Program)
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 W Station Square Drive 450, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 471-5808
Website: https://phlf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation
Who Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was African-American Chamber of Commerce ($12K). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
PHLF’s stated mission covers a 250-mile radius of Pittsburgh. Its Historic Religious Properties grant program serves eligible properties in Allegheny County. The 2024 filing-year grants listed were all awarded to Pennsylvania recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation open to new grantees?
77%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 13 grantees (77%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 8% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2022) to $125K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African-American Chamber of Commerce Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $12,000 |
| Phipps Conservatory Pittsburgh, PA | Historic Religious Properties Restoration | $10,600 |
| Shepherd's Heart Fellowship Pittsburgh, PA | Historic Religious Properties Restoration | $10,000 |
| Sixth Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh, PA | Historic Religious Properties Restoration | $10,000 |
| Baptist Temple Church Pittsburgh, PA | Historic Religious Properties Restoration | $10,000 |
| Central Presbyterian Cburch Tarentum, PA | Historic Religious Properties Restoration | $10,000 |
| Pittsburgh Northside Church of God Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $9,690 |
| Restoration Community Church Swissvale, PA | Historic Religious Properties Restoration | $8,325 |
| First Baptist Church Pittsburgh, PA | Commemorative Bench Program | $8,190 |
| King of Kings Baptist Church Pittsburgh, PA | Historic Religious Properties Restoration | $8,190 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,025,435 | $2,819,831 | $2,768,901 | $119,896 | 13 | $4,038 |
| 2023 | $2,308,632 | $2,631,252 | $2,568,907 | $105,346 | 12 | — |
| 2022 | $2,324,100 | $2,396,747 | $2,511,640 | $98,279 | 10 | — |
| 2021 | $1,658,027 | $2,541,691 | $2,493,098 | $124,900 | 11 | — |
| 2020 | $1,624,837 | $2,144,924 | $2,531,966 | $98,850 | 7 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
PHLF states that it works within a 250-mile radius of Pittsburgh to identify and save historically significant places; renew historic neighborhoods, towns, and urban areas; preserve historic farms and designated landscapes; and educate people about the Pittsburgh region’s architectural heritage.
Its programs include public and school education on local history, architecture, and urban planning; research and publications; public libraries and archives; and services, technical assistance, and grants for preservation and community revitalization. PHLF also uses funds to acquire, restore, and reuse historically and architecturally significant structures.
One specific grant program provides competitive matching grants and technical assistance to owners of architecturally significant historic religious properties in Allegheny County. The program offers grants of up to $10,000 for restoration projects at properties that also provide social services to surrounding communities; the religious institution must provide a match. Eligible applicants must be recognized religious institutions in Allegheny County, housed in architecturally significant buildings at least 50 years old. The program also offers building assessments, maintenance and restoration planning, studies, audits, and related advice.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, PHLF reported 13 grants totaling $119,896. Grants ranged from $7,211 to $12,000, with a median of $9,690. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Among the largest reported grants were $12,000 to the African-American Chamber of Commerce in Pittsburgh for general support; $10,600 to Phipps Conservatory for historic religious properties restoration; and $10,000 each to Shepherd’s Heart Fellowship, Sixth Presbyterian Church, Baptist Temple Church, and Central Presbyterian Church for historic religious properties restoration. Other listed awards included $9,690 to Pittsburgh Northside Church of God for general support, $8,325 to Restoration Community Church for historic religious properties restoration, and $7,500 to Union Project for historic religious properties restoration. Union Project describes its mission as providing opportunities and space to connect, create, and celebrate community.
PHLF’s website reports that its Historic Religious Properties program awarded $100,000 in matching grants to 12 Allegheny County congregations in its 2025 funding cycle, leveraging more than $383,028 raised by the congregations. It also reports $125,000 in matching grants to 19 congregations in the 2026 cycle, leveraging more than $615,000 raised by congregations. The website describes this program as having provided more than 320 grants totaling nearly $4 million and more than 70 technical-assistance consultations since its 1997 inception.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kevin P. Allen as chairman; Bill Bates and David A. Kleer as vice chairmen; Verna Chan as secretary; and Curtis C. Randle El as treasurer. Trustees listed include Mamadou Balde, Larry Chan, Vincent J. Delie Jr., Kate Diersen, and Leroy Dillard.
Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation is led by Michael Sriprasert, President on every filing since 2020; 6 of 31 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Sriprasert
President
On filings since 2020
21 hrs/week
$231K (2020) → $320K (2024)
Kevin P. Allen
Chairman
Vice Chairman & Trustee → Chairman & Trustee, 2023
Chairman & Trustee → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curtiss Porter PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Genevieve Oduor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurence Glasco
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leroy Dillard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary A. Naverro
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew A. Sanfilippo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vincent J. Delie Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Robinson II
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Chan
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Reynolds PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy McCollom
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Evans Hunnell
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jud Stewart
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Diersen
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mamadou Balde
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Griffin
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emory Redd
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Dimenno
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Robinson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Milagros Pereyra-Rojas
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arthur P. Ziegler Jr.
Co-Founder
President Emeritus → Co-Founder, 2021
On filings since 2020
27 hrs/week
$291K (2020) → $338K (2024)
David Farkas
Real Estate Development Di
Real Estate Development Director → Real Estate Development Di, 2021
On filings since 2020
13 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $143K (2024)
Donald Kortlandt
General Counsel
On filings since 2020
19 hrs/week
$191K (2020) → $221K (2024)
Karmagi Rujumba
Development & Communications
Development & Communications Director → Development & Communications, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $164K (2024)
Andrew Marks
Controller
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$82K (2022) → $110K (2024)
David A. Kleer
Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman & Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Bates
Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman & Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Curtis C. Randle El
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Verna Chan
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Jt Thomas (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Larry Dunn (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Trustee
- Former: Leon E. Haynes III (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mary Beth Pastorius (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Selene L. Davis (2020–2023) — Secretary & Trustee
- Former: Verna Corey Sc D. (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: David Barensfeld (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Peter Stephaich (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Corbin P. Miller (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: David M. Brashear (2020–2022) — Vice Chairman & Trustee
- Former: George C. Dorman (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jack Norris (2020–2022) — Chairman & Trustee
- Former: Kezia L. Ellison (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Rebecca Spina (2020–2022) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Thomas Keffer (2020–2022) — Property & Construction Mg
- Former: Todd Wilson (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Cynthia Pearson Turich (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jack B. Piatt (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Sy Holzer (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Valerie McDonald Roberts (2020) — Vice Chairman & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $338K, to Arthur P Ziegler Jr (Co-Founder). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation
How much does Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation give each year?
Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation gave $120K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $105K across 12 grants.
What is Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation's typical grant size?
Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,690, and its average grant was $9,223, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation give grants?
Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (11 grants).
Does Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Historic Religious Properties Restoration" (10 grants).
Who are Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation's largest grantees?
Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include African-American Chamber of Commerce ($12,000), Phipps Conservatory ($10,600) and Shepherd's Heart Fellowship ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation?
Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What does Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation fund?
PHLF states that it works within a 250-mile radius of Pittsburgh to identify and save historically significant places; renew historic neighborhoods, towns, and urban areas; preserve historic farms and designated landscapes; and educate people about the Pittsburgh region’s architectural heritage. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation?
The Historic Religious Properties program uses a competitive grant-application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation's EIN?
Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6058560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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