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Tucson Presidio Trust For Historic Preservation
Tucson, AZ · EIN 860687426 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Small ($100K-$1M) · tucsonpresidio.com
revenue
$199K
expenses
$201K
net assets
$47K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

The mission of the Presidio San Agustin del Tucson Trust is to promote, preserve and interpret the origins and history of Tucson

profile · synthesized from sources

Historic museum in Tucson, Arizona that preserves and interprets the city's origins through a reconstructed Spanish fort from 1775, an 1850s Sonoran row house, and an ancient pit house. Offers docent-led tours, living history events, and walking tours focused on Tucson’s cultural heritage and public art. Operates as part of the Tucson Presidio Trust for Historic Preservation.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Living History Days
Cultural events held from October through April that recreate historical experiences, including 19th-century innovations and military life at Fort Lowell
Mainly Murals Walking Tour
1.5-mile tour exploring murals and public art north of Congress Street, focusing on artists and community stories
Members’ Book Club
Monthly book discussion for museum members, focusing on literature related to Southwest history and migration experiences
Presidio Museum Tours
Docent-guided tours of the reconstructed 1775 Spanish fort, 1850s Sonoran row house, and 2,000-year-old pit house at the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
Public Art Walking Tour
1.5-mile tour beginning at the Presidio Museum that explores murals and public art honoring Tucson’s 250+ year history
Turquoise Trail Walking Tour
2.5-mile guided tour along downtown Tucson’s painted turquoise line, highlighting historic buildings and early city development
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Public Art Walks & Tours 2 activities
    • Conduct guided walking tours
      Conducts various guided walking tours, including the 2.5-mile Turquoise Trail tours focusing on downtown Tucson's history, buildings, and figures, and 1.5-mile Public Art/Mainly Murals tours exploring downtown Tucson murals and public art, providing information about artists and their inspirations.
    • Conduct guided walking tours
      Conducts various guided walking tours, including the 2.5-mile Turquoise Trail tours exploring downtown Tucson's history and historic buildings, and "Mainly Murals" and "Public Art" tours focusing on downtown Tucson's murals and public art, providing information about artists and their inspirations.
  • Community Book Clubs & Literary Engagement 2 activities
    • Host a Members' Book Club
      Hosts a book club for members, with recent selections including "Solito" by Javier Zamora, a memoir about a child's migration journey.
    • Operate a Members' Book Club
      Operates a book club for members, with recent selections including "Solito" by Javier Zamora.
  • Public History Lectures & Symposia 2 activities
    • Host historical events and exhibits
      Hosts live historical performances, temporary exhibits on historical topics, and Living History Days and Cultural Heritage Events from October through April to provide visitors with firsthand experiences of Tucson's history, including events like "Modern Marvels: 19th Century Innovations - History in the Park."
    • Host historical performances and events
      Hosts live historical performances, such as by the 4th Cavalry Band of Fort Lowell, and organizes Living History Days, Cultural Heritage Events, and other historical events like "Modern Marvels: 19th Century Innovations - History in the Park" to provide firsthand experiences of Tucson's history.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Host temporary historical exhibits
      Hosts temporary exhibits on historical topics, including the evolution of firearms and women inventors in the 19th century.
    • Operate the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
      Operates the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, which features a reconstruction of the original Tucson Presidio built in 1775, an 1850s Sonoran Row home, an uncovered 2,000-year-old indigenous pit house, and the Early People’s Park, offering docent-guided tours to educate visitors about life in early Tucson.
    • Operate the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
      Operates the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, which features a reconstruction of the original Tucson Presidio built in 1775, an 1850s Sonoran Row home, an uncovered 2,000-year-old indigenous pit house, and the Early People’s Park, offering docent-guided tours to educate visitors about life in early Tucson.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$199K
Contributions & grants$88K44%
Program service revenue$84K42%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$201K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$130K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$47K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$47K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 6
  • Jean Baxter — Director
  • John Angiulo — Director
  • Larry Lucero — Director
  • Mauro Trejo — Director
  • Richard Collins — Director
  • Yvonne Clay — Director
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • 4th Cavalry Band of Fort Lowell Partner — Partner organization providing live historical musical performance at museum events.
  • Fort Lowell Museums Partner — Hosts upcoming events at Fort Lowell Museums.
  • Fort Lowell Museums Partner — Umbrella organization for the Fort Lowell Museums
  • Presidio Museum Partner — Umbrella organization for the Presidio Museum
  • Tucson Presidio Museum Partner — Guided walking tours begin and end at the Tucson Presidio Museum, indicating a programmatic connection.