Funding search · historic preservation · Florida
Who funds historic preservation work in Florida
15 funders have a record of paying for historic preservation work by Florida recipients: 60 grants totaling $4.5M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States ($768,000), House of Huston Foundation ($21,500) and Paul B Hunter & Constance D Hunter ($1.3M).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Florida recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United StatesWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
11 matching grants · $768,000 · through 2024Largest: $200,000 to PLEASANT STREET CIVIL RIGHTS & CULTURAL ARTS CENTE — historic preservation
Largest: $5,000 to Vizcayans — historic preservation
Largest: $585,000 to PONCE INLET LIGHTHOUSE PRESERVATION — historic preservation
Paulson Family FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL
3 matching grants · $1.1M · through 2024Largest: $700,000 to Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach — to protect and celebrate the architectural, botanical, and cultural heritage of palm beach
Hi FoundationFort Lauderdale, FL
4 matching grants · $20,000 · through 2025Largest: $5,000 to FLAMINGO GARDENS — to provide support to depict, preserve, and educate the public about the natural and cultural heritage of south florida and the everglades in our botanical gardens and wildlife san…
Largest: $25,000 to WG HERITAGE FOUNDATION — historical preservation
Largest: $24,285 to IOTR FOUNDATION — historical preservation
Largest: $20,000 to Everglades Society for Historic Preservation Inc — to further exempt organization's charitable mission.
Largest: $2,500 to SARASOTA ALLIANCE FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION INC — general & unrestricted
Largest: $7,600 to LEVIS JCC — to promote and enhance jewish culture, heritage and values through educational, spiritual, social, wellness and recreational programs
Largest: $5,000 to MIAMI DESIGN PRESERVATION LEAGUE — historical preservation
Largest: $5,000 to QUINCY HISTORICAL PRESERVATION TRUST- CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT — payment for preservation
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