Historic Preservation Education Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Historic Preservation Education Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $52,475 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $12,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$52,475
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was down from $63,650 the year before.
80% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $18,912 | 3 | $2.1 million |
| 2023 | $63,650 | 11 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $52,475 | 10 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Historic Preservation Education Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Historic Preservation Education Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $19,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $12,000 |
| Guam | 1 | $6,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $4,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,975 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Preservation Maryland | Translation of hands-on preservation training videos and posting online for spanish-speaking tradespersons. | $12,000 |
| Landmark Society of Western New York | Traditional trades program | $10,000 |
| Guam Preservation Trust | Outdoor Oven Hotnu Repair and Revitalization Workshop | $6,000 |
| Revolution Workshop | Career growth services training opportunities in historic preservation trades | $5,000 |
| Preservation League of New York State | Traditional trades video shorts program | $5,000 |
| Historic Hawaii | Introduction to skilled methods for historic door and window repair | $4,000 |
| Greenwood Historic Fund | Bridges to crafts career b2cc program | $4,000 |
| Penasco Valley Historical Preservation Society | Creating a training opportunity for community members to learn about the traditional practice of adobe making and provide participants with hands-on experience | $2,500 |
| Latinos in Heritage Conservation | Congreso 2024: student scholarships | $2,000 |
| Ball State University | Preservation laboratory - design resource center | $1,975 |
Officers and trustees
- Trudi G Sandmeier
- Moira Nadal
- Deborah Slaton
- Richard Pieper
- Amanda Lewkowicz
- Stephen J Farneth
- Priya Jain
- Neela Wickremesinghe
- Casey Weisdock
Questions people ask
Does Historic Preservation Education Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Historic Preservation Education Foundation give?
$52,475 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Historic Preservation Education Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Trudi G Sandmeier (President), Moira Nadal (Director), Deborah Slaton (Director) and Richard Pieper (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Historic Preservation Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.