named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Bronze Plaque Program
Installs bronze plaques on individual landmark buildings across New York City to identify and commemorate their historical and architectural significance.
Historic District Marker Program
Places markers in designated historic districts throughout the five boroughs, providing maps, descriptions, and histories to educate the public about neighborhood heritage.
Lunch at a Landmark
Annual fundraising and educational event held in prominent landmark buildings, featuring honored guest speakers from the architecture and design community.
NYLPF Annual Forum
Hosts public dialogues on architecture, preservation, and urban development with leading architects, critics, and designers.
Publications Program
Produces educational materials such as "Guide to New York City Landmarks" and "Context\\Contrast," which explore the relationship between new architecture and historic districts.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Architecture and Design Public Education Programs 2 activities
- Organizes public forums on architecture and preservationHosts annual public forums featuring prominent architects and design thinkers, such as Bjarke Ingels, Toshiko Mori, and Dominique Perrault, to foster dialogue on topics including urban transformation, landscapes, and public works in historic contexts.
- Publishes educational resources on New York City landmarksProduces and publishes authoritative guides and thematic studies on NYC’s architectural heritage, including the fourth edition of the Guide to New York City Landmarks and Context\Contrast - New Architecture in Historic Districts 1967–2009, to support public education and professional discourse.
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Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
- Funds and operates the Bronze Plaque Program for individual landmarksSupports and funds the installation of bronze plaques on designated individual landmarks across New York City, a program operated continuously since 1989 to enhance public recognition and awareness of local landmarks.
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Professional Excellence Awards Programs 1 activity
- Hosts "Lunch at a Landmark" annual fundraising and educational eventsOrganizes an annual fall event held in prominent New York City landmark buildings, honoring distinguished architects and promoting dialogue on architectural preservation and historic landmarks through public engagement. Events have been hosted continuously since at least 2004.
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Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
- Provides sponsorship for the Placzek Fellow in landmark preservationOffers financial and institutional support for the Placzek Fellow, a capacity-building initiative that advances professional development and scholarly work in the field of historic preservation.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Funds and implements the Historic District Marker ProgramSponsors and installs educational historic district markers throughout New York City’s five boroughs, in collaboration with the Landmarks Preservation Commission; each marker includes a map, description, and history of the designated district. The program has been implemented since September 2017.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$73K
Contributions & grants$62K86%
Program service revenue$6K8%
Investment income$5K6%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$90K
Program expenses58%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising24%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$7K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$838K
Cash$268K
Investments$546K
Liabilities$12K
Net assets$825K
Liquid reserves109.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -32.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 12
- ALLISON RACHLEFF — SECRETARY
- COME MENAGE — TRUSTEE
- ELISABETH SAINT-AMAND — TRUSTEE
- GASTON SILVA — VICE CHAIR
- GREGORY CRANFORD — TRUSTEE
- KEVIN P LICHTEN — TRUSTEE
- LOUIS NOWIKAS — VICE CHAIR
- MICHELE GERBER KLEIN — TRUSTEE
- RICHARD FARLEY — TREASURER
- TERRENCE O'NEAL — TRUSTEE
- THOMAS KRIZMANIC — CHAIR
- THOMAS VECCHIONE — TRUSTEE
relationships · 41
Who they work with
- Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) Partner — Represented by Bjarke Ingels as guest speaker at the 2016 NYLPF Annual Forum.
- Christie’s at Rockefeller Center Partner — Hosted the 2005 Lunch at a Landmark event honoring Robert A.M. Stern.
- Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation Partner — Represented by Nicolai Ouroussoff as moderator and speaker at the 2016 NYLPF Annual Forum.
- Columbia University Partner — Represented by Barry Bergdoll as moderator at the 2021 NYLPF Annual Forum.
- Cooper Union Partner — Hosted the 2016 NYLPF Annual Forum at the Rose Auditorium.
- Dominique Perrault Architecture Partner — Represented by Dominique Perrault as guest speaker at the 2017 NYLPF Annual Forum.
- Gracie Mansion Conservancy Partner — Co-hosted the Henderson Place Historic District Marker ceremony with the Gracie Mansion Conservancy.
- Hearst Partner — Provided venue support at the Joseph Urban Theater, Hearst Tower for the 2018 and 2017 NYLPF Annual Forums.
- Hearst Tower Partner — Hosted the 2015 Lunch at a Landmark event honoring Lord Norman Foster.
- James Carpenter Design Associates Inc. (JCDA) Partner — Represented by James Carpenter as guest speaker at the 2018 NYLPF Annual Forum.
- KPF Partner — Featured as guest speaker organization at the 2021 NYLPF Annual Forum.
- LVMH Building Partner — Hosted the 2010 Lunch at a Landmark event honoring Christian de Portzamparc.
- Lever House Partner — Hosted the 2006 Lunch at a Landmark event honoring Richard Meier.
- Matt Tyrnauer Partner — Film director whose work was featured in a special screening event.
- Metropolitan Club Partner — Hosted the 2004 Lunch at a Landmark event honoring Jaquelin Robertson.
- Morgan Library & Museum Partner — Hosted the 2014 Lunch at a Landmark event honoring Sir David Chipperfield.
- Morphopedia Partner — Represented by Thom Mayne as guest speaker at the 2016 NYLPF Annual Forum.
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Partner — Hosted the 2011 Lunch at a Landmark event honoring Dominique Perrault.
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission Government — Collaborates with the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, as evidenced by shared participation in plaque unveiling ceremonies.
- New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission Government — Collaborates with the Commission through publications and programs related to landmark preservation.
- New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission Government — Collaborates with the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission to promote designated landmarks and historic districts.
- New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission Partner — Collaborated with NYLPF to unveil Historic District Markers for the Central Harlem West 130th-132nd Streets Historic District.
- New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission Partner — Primary institutional partner supported by the foundation.
- New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission Partner — Primary partner organization whose activities are supported by the Foundation.
- New York Junior League Partner — Collaborated on the Vincent and Helen Astor House plaque unveiling, with shared leadership participation.
- New York Magazine Partner — Represented by Justin Davidson, architectural critic, as moderator at the 2017 NYLPF Annual Forum.
- New York State Assemblymember Alex Bores Government — Recognized former NYLPF Board Chair Christina Davis with the 2026 Women of Distinction Award.
- New York Yacht Club Partner — Hosted the 2013 Lunch at a Landmark event honoring Massimiliano Fuksas.
- New-York Historical Society Partner — Hosted the 2018 Lunch at a Landmark event honoring Sir David Adjaye.
- Park Avenue Armory Partner — Hosted the 2008 Lunch at a Landmark event honoring Rafael Viñoly.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Contextual Historic Education to Foster Community Identity and Stewardshipmethodology: cultural-historical_integrationBy providing contextual education in historic districts through markers with maps, descriptions, and historical narratives, the organization increases public awareness and recognition of cultural significance, because understanding the layered history—including social and political contributions of Black communities—strengthens community identity and promotes stewardship of historic places.
- Institutional Support and Public Education for Preservation Advocacymethodology: institutional_support_and_public_educationBy supporting the Landmarks Preservation Commission and using public-facing tools like bronze plaques, the organization strengthens public awareness and legitimacy of preservation efforts, because visible, institutional recognition reinforces the cultural value of historic sites and encourages civic engagement.
- Public Engagement Through Educational Programming and Eventsmethodology: public_forum_engagementBy hosting public forums, film screenings, and annual events that celebrate architecture and preservation, the organization fosters dialogue and raises awareness, because combining education with cultural experiences increases public investment in historic preservation.