Preservation Hall Foundation Inc
Preservation Hall Foundation protects, preserves, and perpetuates new orleans music through engaging and supporting musicians; providing support and services to elder members of our collective; conserving and sharing jazz music archives and spaces; providing educational experiences for students, families and the general public; and grantmaking to recognize merit and/or alleviate need.
Preservation Hall Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Preservation Hall Foundation Inc reported $30K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $30,200 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +63.2% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $9,268,903
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $4,080,616
- +95.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $216,921
- +45.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,273,670
- +43.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Preservation Hall Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2023) to $39K (2021). In 2024 it reported $30K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Drummer Boy Joe LLC New Orleans, LA | Hurricane Ida & Covid Emergency Relief | $15,750 |
| Young Tuxedo Brass Band New Orleans, LA | Hurricane Ida & Covid Emergency Relief | $10,000 |
| Clive H Wilson Ltd Metairie, LA | Hurricane Ida & Covid Emergency Relief | $7,500 |
| Johnson Productions LLC New Orleans, LA | Hurricane Ida & Covid Emergency Relief | $5,550 |
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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 | $9,268,903 | $4,080,616 | $3,273,670 | $30,200 | Total only | $216,921 |
| 2023 | $8,643,360 | $2,092,940 | $2,275,826 | $18,500 | Total only | $149,457 |
| 2022 | $3,942,943 | $3,211,491 | $1,875,805 | $30,000 | Total only | $458 |
| 2021 | $2,657,700 | $2,671,447 | $1,961,125 | $38,800 | 4 | $76 |
| 2020 | $2,027,145 | $3,416,287 | $1,863,614 | $29,200 | 3 | $59 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Preservation Hall Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Preservation Hall Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.3M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $30K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $217K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Preservation Hall Foundation Inc is led by Greg Lucas, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greg Lucas
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$43K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Aaron Wolfson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Jaffe
Chairman
Chairman → Chairman & Vice President, 2021
Chairman & Vice President → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Martinovich
Managing Director
Executive Director → Managing Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$73K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Ashley Graham
Development Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$151K (2022) → $153K (2024)
Alexa Pulitzer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Graham Coleman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Jaffe
Vice President & Treasurer
Vice President & Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2021
Treasurer & Secretary → Vice President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Wells
Secretary
Secretary → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
N. Sundiata Haley
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rene Lapeyrolerie
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Popowich
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rickie Monie
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Poorman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $153K, to Ashley Graham (Development Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Preservation Hall Foundation Inc
How much does Preservation Hall Foundation Inc give each year?
Preservation Hall Foundation Inc reported $30K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $19K in grants paid.
How large is Preservation Hall Foundation Inc?
Preservation Hall Foundation Inc reported $9.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
What is Preservation Hall Foundation Inc?
Preservation Hall Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New Orleans, LA. It holds $9.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Preservation Hall Foundation Inc operate?
Preservation Hall Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is Preservation Hall Foundation Inc's EIN?
Preservation Hall Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2910626. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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