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ARIZONA PRESERVATION FOUNDATION

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860371336 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.azpreservation.org
revenue
$238K
expenses
$165K
net assets
$200K
employees
0
volunteers
11
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

THE ARIZONA PRESERVATION FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING ARIZONAS HISTORIC RESEOURCES

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Preservation Foundation works to protect and promote Arizona's historic resources through advocacy, education, and public awareness. The organization supports preservation efforts statewide by organizing conferences, issuing preservation alerts, promoting sound public policy, and recognizing outstanding achievements through the Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Awards. It focuses on safeguarding historic properties, supporting local preservation initiatives, and engaging communities in heritage stewardship.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $59K
    UTILIZED A PUBLIC ALLY THROUGH AMERICORPS TO CREATE SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS WHICH INCREASED AWARENESS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND PRESERVATION ISSUES. APF ALSO PRODUCED TWO FREE WEBINARS RELATED TO PRESERVATION ISSUES.
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Arizona Architectural Film Showcase
Annual film event showcasing documentaries on architecture and preservation, sponsored by the foundation
Arizona Historic Preservation Conference
Annual conference bringing together preservation professionals and advocates to share knowledge and best practices
Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Awards
Annual awards recognizing individuals, businesses, organizations, and projects for outstanding achievements in preserving Arizona’s historic resources
Preservation Alerts
Notifications issued when historic properties are threatened by demolition or neglect, aimed at mobilizing advocacy efforts
Preserve America Youth Summit
Annual youth summit in Flagstaff for middle and high school students focused on historic preservation and stewardship
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Historic Site Recognition & Commemoration 15 activities
    • Administration of heritage preservation awards
      Co-administers the annual Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Awards to recognize outstanding achievements in preserving Arizona’s historic resources and conducts related public awareness activities.
    • Advocacy for Historic Preservation
      Promotes and protects Arizona's historic resources through collaboration with partners, works to protect threatened historic properties, and issues Preservation Alerts in response to potential demolition of historic properties.
    • Advocacy for Historic Preservation
      Promotes and protects Arizona's historic resources through collaboration with partners, works to protect threatened historic properties, and issues Preservation Alerts in response to potential demolition of historic properties.
    • Advocacy for Historic Preservation
      Promotes and protects Arizona's historic resources through collaboration with partners, works to protect threatened historic properties, and issues Preservation Alerts in response to potential demolition of historic properties.
    • Advocacy for threatened historic properties
      Works to protect threatened historic properties in Arizona by issuing Preservation Alerts in response to potential demolitions and promoting public awareness through campaigns and collaboration with local, state, and national partners.
    • Historic Preservation Conferences and Awards
      Helps organize the Arizona Historic Preservation Conference and co-administers the annual Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Awards to recognize achievements and promote public awareness of historic preservation in Arizona.
    • Historic Preservation Conferences and Awards
      Helps organize the Arizona Historic Preservation Conference and co-administers the annual Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Awards to recognize achievements and promote public awareness of historic preservation in Arizona.
    • Historic Preservation Conferences and Awards
      Helps organize the Arizona Historic Preservation Conference and co-administers the annual Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Awards to recognize outstanding achievements and promote public awareness of historic preservation in Arizona.
    • Historic Preservation Resource Publication
      Publishes a Historic Preservation Resource Guide for homeowners and building professionals to support preservation efforts.
    • Historic Preservation Resource Publication
      Publishes a Historic Preservation Resource Guide for homeowners and building professionals to support preservation efforts.
    • Historic Preservation Resource Publication
      Publishes a Historic Preservation Resource Guide for homeowners and building professionals to support preservation efforts.
    • Preservation Month Recognition and Promotion
      Recognizes historic places across Arizona during Preservation Month and encourages statewide sharing of Preservation Month activities, events, and success stories to highlight Arizona's historic sites.
    • Preservation Month Recognition and Promotion
      Recognizes historic places across Arizona during Preservation Month and encourages statewide sharing of Preservation Month activities, events, and success stories to highlight Arizona's historic sites.
    • Preservation Month Recognition and Promotion
      Recognizes historic places across Arizona during Preservation Month and encourages statewide sharing of Preservation Month activities, events, and success stories to highlight Arizona's historic sites.
    • Statewide preservation awareness campaigns
      Recognizes historic places across Arizona—including Indigenous cultural landscapes, rural communities, neighborhoods, parks, and midcentury landmarks—during Preservation Month and encourages statewide sharing of events and success stories.
  • Film Screenings & Cinematic Events 3 activities
    • Architectural Film Showcase
      Sponsors the Arizona Architectural Film Showcase, a three-night event featuring independent documentary films about architecture.
    • Architectural Film Showcase
      Sponsors the Arizona Architectural Film Showcase, a three-night event featuring independent documentary films about architecture.
    • Architectural Film Showcase Sponsorship
      Sponsors the Arizona Architectural Film Showcase, a three-night event featuring independent documentary films about architecture.
  • Youth Internship Placement 3 activities
    • Student Internship Program
      Hosts student interns to provide experience in historic preservation.
    • Student Internship Program
      Hosts student interns to provide experience in the field of historic preservation.
    • Student Internship Program
      Hosts student interns to provide experience in historic preservation, with examples including David Suzuki, Reese Finnigan, Brook Crowell, and Alesha Adolph.
  • Youth Engagement & Historical Commemoration 3 activities
    • Youth Preservation Summit
      Organizes the Preserve America Youth Summit: Next Generation Stewards, a four-day event for middle and high school students in Flagstaff, to engage young people in historic preservation.
    • Youth Preservation Summit
      Organizes the Preserve America Youth Summit: Next Generation Stewards, a four-day event for middle and high school students in Flagstaff, to engage young people in historic preservation.
    • Youth Preservation Summit
      Organizes the Preserve America Youth Summit: Next Generation Stewards, a four-day event for middle and high school students focused on historic preservation.
  • All Souls Procession Programming 1 activity
    • Public events and cultural programming
      Organizes curated public events including art shows, educational seminars, crafted cocktails, marketplaces, poolside gatherings, and the Arizona Architectural Film Showcase—a three-night event showcasing independent documentary films about architecture.
  • Uncategorized 14 activities
    • Capacity-building conferences and professional presentations
      Organizes the Arizona Historic Preservation Conference and delivers presentations at regional conferences (Tucson, Prescott, Phoenix) on funding opportunities and grant assistance for historic preservation in Arizona.
    • Communication of Preservation Information
      Communicates preservation success stories and challenges through its website, blog, book club, and webinar series to engage the public and stakeholders.
    • Communication of Preservation Information
      Communicates preservation success stories and challenges through its website, blog, book club, and webinar series to engage the public.
    • Communication of Preservation Information
      Communicates preservation success stories and challenges through its website, blog, book club, and webinar series to engage the public.
    • Curated Preservation-Themed Events
      Organizes curated activities such as art shows, educational seminars, marketplaces, and poolside gatherings to engage the public with historic preservation themes.
    • Curated Preservation-Themed Events
      Organizes curated activities such as art shows, educational seminars, marketplaces, and poolside gatherings, often with a focus on midcentury and Phoenix-focused preservation efforts.
    • Curated Preservation-Themed Events
      Organizes curated activities such as art shows, educational seminars, marketplaces, and poolside gatherings to engage the public with preservation themes.
    • Funding Resource Presentations
      Presents at conferences on funding resources, opportunities, and grant assistance for historic preservation projects in Arizona.
    • Funding Resource Presentations
      Presents at conferences on funding resources, opportunities, and grant assistance for historic preservation projects in Arizona.
    • Funding Resource Presentations
      Presents at conferences on funding resources, opportunities, and grant assistance for historic preservation projects in Arizona.
    • Fundraising for preservation initiatives
      Raises funds for midcentury and Phoenix-focused preservation efforts through targeted initiatives such as the APF Jumpstart Grant.
    • Historic Preservation Grant Funding
      Raises funds for midcentury and Phoenix-focused preservation efforts through initiatives such as the APF Jumpstart Grant.
    • Historic Preservation Grant Funding
      Raises funds for midcentury and Phoenix-focused preservation efforts through initiatives such as the APF Jumpstart Grant.
    • Public education and outreach programs
      Communicates preservation success stories and challenges through a website, blog, book club, and webinar series; also organizes the Preserve America Youth Summit for middle and high school students in Flagstaff and publishes a Resource Guide for homeowners and building professionals.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$238K
Contributions & grants$172K72%
Program service revenue$66K28%
Investment income$50%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$165K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$200K
Cash$200K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$200K
Liquid reserves14.5 mo
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 11
  • DAVID ZIMMERMAN — DIRECTOR
  • DEMION CLINCO — DIRECTOR
  • DONNA REINER — TREASURER/SECRETARY
  • JAMES MCPHERSON III — PRESIDENT
  • JJ LAMB — DIRECTOR
  • MEL SLAYSMAN — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL KELLY — DIRECTOR
  • PHILIP REINA — DIRECTOR
  • RAYMOND WONG — DIRECTOR
  • TINA CLARK — DIRECTOR
  • VIC LINOFF — DIRECTOR
relationships · 31

who they work with

  • Arizona Community Foundation Partner — Collaborates on presenting funding resources for historic preservation at the 2025 Phoenix Conference.
  • Arizona Economic Resource Center Partner — Collaborates on presenting grant assistance and funding opportunities for historic preservation at the 2024 Prescott Conference.
  • Arizona Heritage Alliance Coalition — Member organization that collaborates on heritage preservation initiatives.
  • Arizona Humanities Partner — Collaborates on presenting funding resources for historic preservation at the 2025 Phoenix Conference.
  • Arizona Office of Tourism Partner — Partner organization involved in historic preservation
  • Arizona SHPO Partner — Collaborates on presenting funding opportunities for historic preservation at statewide conferences.
  • Arizona Society Daughters of American Revolution Partner — Recognized by the Arizona Society Daughters of American Revolution with the Historic Preservation Medal.
  • Arizona State Parks Partner — Collaborates on presenting funding opportunities for historic preservation at statewide conferences.
  • Arizona State Parks & Trails Partner — Partner organization in administering the Governor's Heritage Preservation Honor Awards.
  • Arizona State Parks Board Government — Government entity with which the foundation engages regarding historic preservation grants and policy.
  • Bisbee Partner — Partner recognized as a National Trust Distinctive Destination
  • Bright Angel Lodge & Cabins, Grand Canyon Partner — Partner property involved in historic preservation
  • Civic Tourism Partner — Partner organization involved in historic preservation
  • El Tovar Lodge, Grand Canyon Partner — Partner property involved in historic preservation
  • Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy Partner — Recognized by the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy with the Wright Spirit Award.
  • Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, Tucson Partner — Partner property involved in historic preservation
  • Hassayampa Inn, Prescott Partner — Partner property involved in historic preservation
  • Hotel San Carlos, Phoenix Partner — Partner property involved in historic preservation
  • Hotel Valley Ho Partner — Partner property involved in historic preservation
  • Hotel Valley Ho Partner — Partners with the Hotel Valley Ho, a restored midcentury landmark in Scottsdale, as a venue for the Arizona Tiki Oasis event.
  • Local First Arizona Partner — Collaborates on presenting funding resources for historic preservation at the 2025 Phoenix Conference.
  • National Trust for Historic Preservation Partner — Provides resources such as digital graphics, messaging tools, and promotional materials for Preservation Month outreach.
  • National Trust for Historic Preservation Partner — Recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation with the John H. Chafee Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement in Public Policy.
  • Phantom Ranch, Grand Canyon Partner — Partner property involved in historic preservation
  • Prescott Partner — Partner recognized as a National Trust Distinctive Destination
  • Royal Palms Resort & Spa, Phoenix Partner — Partner property involved in historic preservation
  • State Historic Preservation Office Partner — Co-administers the Governor's Heritage Preservation Honor Awards with Arizona Preservation Foundation.
  • The Hotel Congress, Tucson Partner — Partner property involved in historic preservation
  • The Wigwam, Litchfield Park Partner — Partner property involved in historic preservation
  • Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, Tubac Partner — Partner property involved in historic preservation
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