The Society for the Preservation
OUR FIRST GOAL IS TO PRESERVE, RENOVATE AND RESTORE THE CHAPTER HOUSE. OUR SECOND GOAL IS TO EDUCATE NOT ONLY THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY BUT THE PUBLIC AT LARGE ABOUT THE HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE OF FRATERNITY AND SORORITY CHAPTERS.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$435K
+2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$786K
+71.3% YoY
Grant Count
13
+85.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$60K
-7.8% YoY
About The Society for the Preservation
Based on IRS filings
The Society for the Preservation is a nonprofit organization, based in CHAMPAIGN, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $435K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 13 grants totaling $786K. Net investment income was $12K.
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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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $434,760 | $425,593 | $337,743 |
| Revenue | $827,670 | $577,724 | $409,297 |
| Expenses | $818,507 | $489,874 | $431,577 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $11,939 | $7,916 | $163 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Sae Georgia Beta House ($181,928), Psi Upsilon ($157,796), Delta Upsilon International ($157,780).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALPHA DELTA PHI CAMBRIDGE, MA | RESTORATION OF HISTORIC GREEK HOUSE | $5,880 |
| ALPHA GAMMA CLUB CHAMPAIGN, IL | RESTORATION OF HISTORIC GREEK HOUSE | $8,997 |
| DELTA UPSILON INTERNATIONAL AMES, IA | RESTORATION OF HISTORIC GREEK HOUSE | $157,780 |
| GEORGIA PHI ASSOC OF SAE ACWORTH, GA | RESTORATION OF HISTORIC GREEK HOUSE | $29,400 |
| MAINE BETA UPSILON BUILDING OLD TOWN, ME | RESTORATION OF HISTORIC GREEK HOUSE | $24,586 |
| PHI KAPPA SIGMA FRATERNITY MADISON, AL | RESTORATION OF HISTORIC GREEK HOUSE | $9,065 |
| PSI UPSILON LOCKPORT, IL | RESTORATION OF HISTORIC GREEK HOUSE | $157,796 |
| SAE GEORGIA BETA HOUSE ATHENS, GA | RESTORATION OF HISTORIC GREEK HOUSE | $181,928 |
| SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON ST LOUIS, MO | RESTORATION OF HISTORIC GREEK HOUSE | $115,788 |
| SOCIETY OF BETA SIGMA PSI ST CHARLES, IL | RESTORATION OF HISTORIC GREEK HOUSE | $10,030 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODD SALEN | Director | 0.5 | — |
| STASZ GORSKI | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| MATTHEW WILSON | President | 0.5 | — |
| WILLARD BROOM | Vice President | 0.5 | — |
| THOMAS HOLTEY | Director | 0.5 | — |
| ANDREW HILLMANN | Director | 0.5 | — |
| MEGHAN RICHARD | Director | 0.5 | — |
| NATALIE WAMPLER | Director | 0.5 | — |
| KATHERINE ROBINSON | Director | 0.5 | — |
| LOU MARGAGLIONE | Director | 0.5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Society for the Preservation?
As of 2025, The Society for the Preservation holds $435K in total assets with $828K in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $786K in 2025.
Where does The Society for the Preservation operate?
The Society for the Preservation has awarded grants in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Vermont.
What size grants does The Society for the Preservation award?
In 2025, The Society for the Preservation awarded 13 grants totaling $786K — an average of about $60K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Society for the Preservation's EIN?
The Society for the Preservation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1294139. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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