National Council for Preservation
Preselected recipients only
National Council for Preservation is a private foundation in Lexington, Kentucky. In tax year 2023 it gave $17,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$17,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2023 was up from $14,000 the year before.
40% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $6,000 | 2 | $1.3 million |
| 2022 | $14,000 | 5 | $1.2 million |
| 2023 | $17,000 | 9 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
National Council for Preservation 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 National Council for Preservation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $6,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $1,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Magalong | 2024 winner of the ncpe early career faculty research and creative activities grant. | $5,000 |
| 4CULTURE | Funds to support research into the relationship between historic preservation and people with disabilities. | $3,000 |
| Latinos in Heritage Conservation | Support for student scholarships to their annual historic preservation conference. | $3,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Inc | Support for a texas tech student conducting syllabus survey / research for ncpe. | $3,000 |
| Hinono'eitiit Ho'oowu' | Support for the rivas academic conference. | $1,000 |
| Individual | Ncpe conference student poster session scholarship - ncpe provided $500 to students who were presenting posters to defray their travel costs. | $500 |
| Individual | Ncpe conference student poster session scholarship - ncpe provided $500 to students who were presenting posters to defray their travel costs. | $500 |
| Individual | Ncpe conference student poster session scholarship - ncpe provided $500 to students who were presenting posters to defray their travel costs. | $500 |
| Individual | Ncpe conference student poster session scholarship - ncpe provided $500 to students who were presenting posters to defray their travel costs. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Amalia Leifeste
- Douglas Appler
- Sue Ann Pemberton
- Mahyar Hadighi
- Steven Hoffman
- Manish Chalana
- Michael Tomlan
Questions people ask
Does National Council for Preservation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does National Council for Preservation give?
$17,000 in tax year 2023, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs National Council for Preservation?
Its 2023 filing lists Amalia Leifeste (Chairman Emeritus), Douglas Appler (Treasurer), Sue Ann Pemberton (Chair) and Mahyar Hadighi (Webmaster) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does National Council for Preservation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and arts and culture.