Funding search · historic preservation · Washington
Who funds historic preservation work in Washington
15 funders have a record of paying for historic preservation work by Washington recipients: 74 grants totaling $2.9M, most recently in 2025 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are The Honorable Frank L & Arlene G ($270,525), National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States ($430,034) and The Oregon Community Foundation ($331,141).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Washington recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Largest: $10,000 to HISTORIC MUSIC PRESERVATION PROJECT — historic preservation
National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United StatesWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
14 matching grants · $430,034 · through 2024Largest: $10,000 to HISTORIC SEATTLE — historic preservation
The Oregon Community FoundationPortland, ORCharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $331,141 · through 2024Largest: $105,769 to Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center — cultural heritage
Seattle FoundationSeattle, WACharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $73,447 · through 2024Largest: $13,447 to HISTORIC SEATTLE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION — historic seattle preservation foundation.
Largest: $10,000 to VANCOUVER NATIONAL HISTORIC RESERVE TRUST — historic preservation
Rainier Club Historic FoundationSeattle, WACharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $950,953 · through 2024Largest: $387,076 to THE RAINIER CLUB — historic preserve
Historic Seattle Preservation FoundationSeattle, WACharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $2.4M · through 2024Largest: $1.0M to HISTORIC SEATTLE PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY — supported the efforts of historic seattle pda which used the funds to further their efforts to preserve historic buildings.
Largest: $100,000 to WA Trust for Historic Preservation — contribution provided
Largest: $200,000 to WASHINGTON TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION — program expansion
The Evergreen State College FoundationOlympia, WACharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $60,000 · through 2023Largest: $30,000 to HERITAGE UNIVERSITY — support native arts and culture
Largest: $5,000 to ETHNIC CULTURAL HERITAGE EXCHANGE — 2024 story gathering series
Largest: $3,000 to 4CULTURE — funds to support research into the relationship between historic preservation and people with disabilities.
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