Urban Preservation Foundation
Promote community and neighborhood revitalization through historic and architectural preservation and planning, through education, and through adaptive re-use of the built environment. Through its work, upf fosters interest and commitment to the improvement and stability of san francisco neighborhoods and communities. The foundation is focusing on san francisco initially, with the goal of broadening its activities throughout the san francisco bay area.
Urban Preservation Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $243,332
- +17.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $57,171
- +1491.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $7,920
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Urban Preservation Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (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
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Mint Plaza San Francisco, CA | Capital expenses and long term maintenance of mint plaza. | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $243,332 | $57,171 | $7,920 | — | — |
| 2023 | $208,023 | $3,592 | $6,335 | — | — |
| 2022 | $206,318 | $59,758 | $56,029 | $50,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $202,328 | $23,519 | $5,743 | — | — |
| 2020 | $184,507 | $40,782 | $9,765 | — | — |
About Urban Preservation Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Urban Preservation Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $243K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Urban Preservation Foundation is led by Patrick McNerney, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick McNerney
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Stafford
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Helffenstein
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ramsey Daya
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Johnson (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Urban Preservation Foundation
How large is Urban Preservation Foundation?
Urban Preservation Foundation reported $243K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $57K.
What is Urban Preservation Foundation?
Urban Preservation Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $243K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Urban Preservation Foundation operate?
Urban Preservation Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Urban Preservation Foundation's EIN?
Urban Preservation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0435495. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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