Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation

Organization Overview

Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation has awarded 81 individual grants totaling $827,014. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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PHLF WORKS WITHIN A 250-MILE RADIUS OF PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA TO: IDENTIFY AND SAVE HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT PLACES; RENEW HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS, TOWNS, AND URBAN AREAS; PRESERVE HISTORIC FARMS AND HISTORICALLY DESIGNATED LANDSCAPES; AND EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT THE PITTSBURGH REGION'S RICH ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PHLF'S EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OFFERS A VARIETY OF SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON LOCAL HISTORY, ARCHITECTURE, AND URBAN PLANNING, WHICH INCLUDE WALKING AND BUS TOURS OF ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORICAL SITES FOR BOTH THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND SCHOOL CHILDREN; INSERVICE CLASSES FOR TEACHERS; RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION OF BOOKLETS AND BROCHURES; AND CLASSROOM PROGRAMS FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL CHILDREN. PHLF MAINTAINS THE JAMES VAN TRUMP LIBRARY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND PROVIDES RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON ARCHITECTURE, URBAN PLANNING AND PRESERVATION TOPICS, AND A SECOND LIBRARY, THE FRANK B. FAIRBANKS RAIL TRANSPORTATION ARCHIVE.


PHLF PROVIDES SERVICES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EXPENDS FUNDS, AND MAKES GRANTS TO SUPPORT PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES OF NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS THAT UNDERTAKE PROJECTS TO PRESERVE, RESTORE, AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES WITH A FOCUS ON LOW TO MODERATE INCOME COMMUNITIES. PHLF CREATES PROGRAMS TO IDENTIFY AND HELP PRESERVE ARCHITECTURAL LANDMARKS AND HISTORIC NEIGBORHOODS WITHIN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA.


PHLF USES FUNDS TO ACQUIRE, RESTORE, AND REUSE HISTORICALLY AND ARCHITECTURALLY SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURES TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. PHLF PROMOTES APPRECIATION OF HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS BY OPENING BUILDINGS TO THE PUBLIC, OFFERING TOURS, AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON METHODS OF PRESERVING HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT BUILDINGS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kevin P Allen
Chairman/trustee
$0
Bill Bates
Vice Chairman/trustee
$0
David A Kleer
Vice Chairman/trustee
$0
Selene L Davis
Secretary/trustee
$0
Larry Dunn
Treasurer/trustee
$0
Mamadou Balde
Trustee
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Waller Corporation
Construction
$279,275
Tucker Arensburg Pc
Legal
$109,533
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$21,529
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$1,819,811
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$756,124
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $130,396
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,597,464
Total Program Service Revenue$16,478
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $3,600
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,631,252

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation has awarded $105,346 in support to 12 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

PURPOSE: RESTORATION OF HISTORICAL RELIGIOUS PROPERTY

$8,190

CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

PURPOSE: RESTORATION OF HISTORICAL RELIGIOUS PROPERTY

$8,300

CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM

PURPOSE: RESTORATION OF HISTORICAL RELIGIOUS PROPERTY

$10,000

BAPTIST TEMPLE CHURCH

PURPOSE: REST

$10,000

HOLY FAITH TABERNACLE CHURCH

PURPOSE: RESTORATION OF HISTORICAL RELIGIOUS PROPERTY

$8,190

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

PURPOSE: RESTORATION OF HISTORICAL RELIGIOUS PROPERTY

$10,000
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Historic Hudson Valley
Pocantico Hills, NY
$13,253,189
World Monuments Fund Inc
New York, NY
$20,280,363
Statue Of Liberty Ellis Island Foundation Inc
New York, NY
$19,429,359
Historical Society Of Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
$10,067,778
Philos Project Inc
New York, NY
$8,932,879
Grand Opera House Inc
Wilmington, DE
$6,118,218
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site Inc
Philadelphia, PA
$7,579,526
Sunset Memorial Park Association
North Olmsted, OH
$6,834,210
Cuyahoga Valley Preservation And Scenic Railway Association
Peninsula, OH
$6,397,082
The Arthur Page Society
New York, NY
$5,450,484
Home Port Alliance For The Uss New Jersey Inc
Camden, NJ
$6,169,924
The Fort Ticonderoga Association Inc
Ticonderoga, NY
$7,661,070
Maryland Historical Society
Baltimore, MD
$8,231,801
Western Reserve Historical Society
Cleveland, OH
$9,269,565
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Inc
Akron, OH
$5,111,685
Adirondack Historical Association
Blue Mountain Lake, NY
$8,305,125
Arlington Memorial Gardens Assoc Inc
Cincinnati, OH
$3,883,239
Battery Conservancy Inc
New York, NY
$2,732,541
Hudson Library & Historical Society
Hudson, OH
$4,693,628
Historic Philadelphia Inc
Philadelphia, PA
$4,380,285
Green-Wood Historic Fund Inc
Brooklyn, NY
$3,561,823
Boscobel Restoration Inc
Garrison, NY
-$90,784
Lakeview Cemetery Foundation
Cleveland, OH
$1,644,273
Heritage Conservancy
Doylestown, PA
$2,256,496
Ebt Foundation Inc
Rockhill Furnace, PA
$3,148,008

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