BBB Wise Giving Report for
National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States

BBB Wise Giving Report issued March 2011
BBB Wise Giving Report expires November 2012


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Charity Contact Information

Name: National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States
Address: 1785 Massachusetts Avenue NW
  Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-588-6000
800-944-6847
Web Address: http://www.preservationnation.org
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BBB Wise Giving Alliance Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1949, District of Columbia
Affiliates: National Trust Community Investment Corporation, National Trust Insurance Services, LLC, NT CDFI, Inc., Heritage Travel Inc.
Stated Purpose: "to further the policy enunciated in the Historic Sites Act (49 Stat. 666) and to facilitate public participation in the preservation of sites, buildings, and objects of national significance or interest and provide a national trust for historic preservation."

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States (NTHP) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

NTHP is a non-profit membership organization that brings people together to protect, enhance and enjoy historic places. The organization aims to help revitalize neighborhoods and communities, spark economic development and promote environmental sustainability. With headquarters in Washington, DC, 9 regional and field offices, 29 historic sites, and partner organizations in all 50 states, the organization provides leadership, education, advocacy and resources to a national network of people, organizations and local communities committed to saving places, connecting people to their history and shaping the future of America’s stories.

For the 15 months ended December 31, 2009, NTHP's program expenses were:

  
Preservation services 26,661,780
Historic sites 22,329,334
Education 16,267,064
Publications 3,623,926
Total Program Expenses: $68,882,104
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Richard Moe, President
Compensation*:
 $485,532

Chair of the Board: J. Clifford Hudson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: CEO, Sonic Corporation

Board Size: 45

Paid Staff Size: 347

*October 1, 2008 - September 30, 2009 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

Direct mail, telemarketing, print advertisements, grant proposals, Internet appeals, planned giving, cause-related marketing, and membership appeals.
Fund raising costs were 21% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $46,319,314, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
NTHP incurred joint costs of $1,370,000 for informational materials and activities that included fund raising materials. Of those costs, $980,000 was allocated to program expenses, and $390,000 was allocated to fund raising expenses.
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Tax Status

               

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on NTHP's audited financial statements for the 15 months ended December 31, 2009.

Source of Funds  
Contributions 21,140,740
Investment income 17,209,540
Unexpended restricted contributions 13,585,645
Contract services 9,139,966
Admissions and special events 5,915,851
Royalty income 3,386,560
Miscellaneous 2,640,349
Membership dues 2,113,677
Public service announcements 1,824,797
Grant income 1,738,604
Sales of articles 1,641,906
Advertising 1,248,417
Rental income 528,751
Total Income $82,114,803


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 82%  Fund Raising: 12%  Administrative: 6% 

Total income   $82,114,803
  Program expenses $68,882,104
  Fund raising expenses 9,946,838
  Administrative expenses 4,593,047
 
Total expenses   $83,421,989
Expenses in Excess of Income   (1,307,186)
Beginning net assets   222,068,825
Ending net assets   220,761,639
Total liabilities   31,156,358
Total assets   $251,917,997

Note: According to NTHP, for the 15 months ending December 31, 2009, the organization received in-kind contributions in the amount of $1,824,797 consisting of public service announcements.

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