named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Oral History Collection
Documents the experiences and perspectives of New York City preservationists through recorded interviews, transcripts, and supporting materials made available online or upon request.
Preservation History Database
An encyclopedia-like online catalog of topics in New York City preservation history, created to educate the public and serve as a research resource.
Public Programs and Symposia
Sponsors lectures, exhibitions, screenings, and symposia such as the Fitch Forum to broaden awareness of preservation history and engage the public in discussions about preservation law and practice.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 2 activities
- Providing public access to preservation research materialsMakes primary source documents, original research, scholarly theses, monographs, and archival resources available through a digital library and website, including a searchable news section and digitized newsletter archives.
- Supporting archival capacity of preservation organizationsProvides guidance and resources to help preservationists and small nonprofits manage their records, including archival workshops and published Archival Resources lists, and offers direct assistance in organizing and preserving historical papers.
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Oral History Collection and Preservation 1 activity
- Conducting and preserving oral history interviews on NYC historic preservationRecords, transcribes, and makes publicly available audio and video oral history interviews with key figures in New York City's historic preservation movement, including lawyers, commission chairs, grassroots advocates, and preservation pioneers. Projects emphasize underrepresented stories, such as those involving minority populations, LGBTQ history, Black heritage sites, and community-level advocacy.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Distributing newsletters and digital content on preservation workProduces a semi-annual printed newsletter featuring archival and preservation stories, with all articles made available in searchable digital format on the organization’s website.
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Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding archival initiatives through grantmakingAwards grants via the Shelby White & Leon Levy Archival Assistance Initiative to support archival work, including funding the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation to establish its own archive and oral history program.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Maintaining the Preservation History DatabaseOperates an encyclopedic, searchable online database documenting people, places, organizations, policies, and events in the history of historic preservation in New York City, serving as a public research and educational resource.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Organizing public educational programs on preservation historyHosts lectures, panel discussions, film screenings, book talks, walking tours, and symposia to educate students, professionals, and the public about New York City's preservation history; includes co-organized events such as the 2008 symposium celebrating "Preserving New York" and the 2011 Fitch Forum.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Producing original research and publications on preservation historyConducts in-depth research projects on pivotal individuals and movements in NYC preservation history, resulting in published works such as the book "Preserving New York: Winning the Right to Protect a City’s Landmarks" (2008) and special studies on figures like Robert C. Weinberg.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$169K
Contributions & grants$168K99%
Program service revenue$900%
Investment income$1K1%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$249K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$89K
Grants paid out$11K
balance sheet
Total assets$185K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$154K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +37.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- DANIEL J ALLEN — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW OWEN COODY — DIRECTOR
- STEPHEN FACEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 67
Who they work with
- A. Ottavino Corporation Partner — Board member Kate Burns Ottavino is a third-generation partner.
- American Foundation for the Courtauld Institute of Art Partner — Board member Shirley Ferguson Jenks previously served on its board.
- American Friends of Coubertin Partner — Board member Kate Burns Ottavino serves on its board.
- Church of St. Luke in the Fields Partner — Board member Stephen Facey previously directed post-fire restoration.
- Columbia University Partner — Anthony C. Wood was an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Historic Preservation at Columbia University for more than twenty years.
- Columbia University Partner — Anthony C. Wood was an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Historic Preservation at Columbia University for over twenty years
- Columbia University Partner — Board member William J. Cook teaches preservation law; staff member Matt Goff is enrolled in a master's program.
- Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation Partner — Co-organized the 2011 Fitch Forum: 45 Years of Preservation Law.
- Cultural Heritage Partners, PLLC Partner — Board member William J. Cook is Special Counsel.
- David Hirsch Partner — Courtesy source for historical photograph of Richard J. Koke at Castle Clinton.
- David Hirsch Partner — Provided archival photograph of AGBANY members protesting the demolition of Pennsylvania Station in 1962.
- David Hirsch Partner — Provided archival photograph of AGBANY protest at Pennsylvania Station demolition in 1962.
- Drayton Hall Preservation Trust Partner — Anthony C. Wood serves on the board of the Drayton Hall Preservation Trust in Charleston, South Carolina
- Drayton Hall Preservation Trust Partner — Anthony C. Wood serves on the board of the Drayton Hall Preservation Trust in Charleston, South Carolina.
- Ehrenkrantz, Eckstut and Kuhn Partner — Board member Kate Burns Ottavino previously served as Director of Preservation.
- Friends of George McAneny Partner — Board member Adrian Untermyer is a founding member.
- Friends of George McAneny Partner — Cosponsors the George McAneny Award Ceremony with the New York Preservation Archive Project.
- Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation Partner — Collaborated on a 1995 symposium and provided a grant to support the launch of GVSHP's preservation archive and oral history program.
- Historic Districts Council Network — Anthony C. Wood is currently Chair Emeritus of the Historic Districts Council
- Historic Districts Council Partner — Anthony C. Wood is currently Chair Emeritus of the Historic Districts Council.
- Historic Districts Council Partner — Board member Matthew Owen Coody serves on its Board of Directors; Kate Burns Ottavino serves on its Advisory Board.
- Historic House Trust of New York City Partner — Board member Matthew Owen Coody is Director of External Affairs.
- History Associates Incorporated Partner — Staff member Matt Goff previously worked there as a research historian and project manager.
- Ittleson Foundation Funder — Anthony C. Wood is currently Executive Director of the Ittleson Foundation, a grantmaking organization.
- Ittleson Foundation Government — Anthony C. Wood is currently Executive Director of the Ittleson Foundation
- Ittleson Foundation Government — Board member Anthony C. Wood is Executive Director.
- J. M. Kaplan Fund Funder — Board member Anthony C. Wood previously worked there.
- J.M. Kaplan Fund Partner — Anthony C. Wood has worked at The J.M. Kaplan Fund
- J.M. Kaplan Fund Partner — Hosted an oral history interview with Andrew Dolkart at its offices.
- Kress Foundation Funder — Sponsored a fellowship that supported the documentation and preservation of important archives.
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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.
- Amplifying Underrepresented Narratives to Inclusive Preservation Movementsmethodology: amplifying-neglected-narrativesBy uncovering and highlighting underrepresented or overlooked stories in New York City’s preservation history, the organization broadens public ownership and legitimacy of the preservation movement because inclusive narratives deepen community relevance and support across diverse populations.
- Archival Documentation and Public Engagement to Strengthen Preservation Supportmethodology: cultural_heritage_preservationBy documenting and publicly sharing the history of historic preservation through oral histories, public programs, and accessible archives, the organization strengthens public understanding and support for future preservation efforts because awareness of past impact fosters continued engagement and advocacy.
- Grantmaking and Capacity Building as Strategic Leverage for Field Advancementmethodology: grantmaking_and_advocacyBy combining targeted grantmaking with educational workshops and resource sharing, the organization strengthens the institutional capacity of smaller preservation groups, thereby amplifying the collective impact of the preservation movement through field-wide knowledge and sustainability.