Nonprofit · EIN 74-6060685
PRESERVATION AUSTIN
Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78768
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,867,391 | $723,104 | $1,144,287 | $3,035,744 | $142,790 | $2,892,954 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,577,608 | $696,111 | $881,497 | $2,650,314 | $927,183 | $1,723,131 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $557,384 | $592,079 | -$34,695 | $1,867,154 | $925,300 | $941,854 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,736,811
- of which government grants
- $28,000
- Membership dues
- $153,251
- Program service revenue
- $78,688
- Investment income
- $41,158
- Net rental income
- $10,734
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $13,404
- Other revenue
- $10,734
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $120,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $244,471
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $417,892
- Professional fundraising fees
- $25,000
- Legal fees
- $2,624
- Accounting fees
- $22,303
- Occupancy
- $43,818
- Travel
- $176
- Depreciation
- $31,039
- Program services (functional)
- $433,246
- Management and general (functional)
- $172,941
- Fundraising (functional)
- $116,917
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,650,314
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,035,744
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $142,790
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,892,954
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,994,754
- Publicly traded securities
- $772,548
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,492,656
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $400,298
- Gross unrelated business income
- $24,934
- Gross receipts
- $1,958,319
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1953
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDSEY DERRINGTON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $103,471 | $10,000 |
| MELISSA BARRY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRIAM CONNER | PRESIDENT-EL Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISHA PEREZ | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY LITTLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PERRY LORENZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL BRIDGES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROLAND GALANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| HARMONY GROGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CARA GUSTAFSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS HOLLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KAHLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YUNG-JU KIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MURRAY LEGGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLEY COOPER MCCLURE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUENI RUDD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRAVIS SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ERIKA BONFANTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| EMILY REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CARLOS MENCHACA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NORA KEANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN GUGENHEIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEAH DERTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ATIF AHMAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CYDNEY WASHINGTON-MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUANRAYMON RUBIO | DIR. (9/24-1 Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDSEY DERRINGTON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $91,738 | $10,000 |
| LINDA JACKSON | IMM PAST PRE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BARRY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISHA PEREZ | PRESIDENT-EL Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRIAM CONNER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY REED | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY LITTLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PERRY LORENZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIKA BONFANTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL BRIDGES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAYTON BULLOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARETA DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROLAND GALANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HARMONY GROGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARA GUSTAFSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS HOLLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KAHLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YUNG-JU KIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MURRAY LEGGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLEY COOPER MCCLURE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JUANRAYMON RUBIO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MUENI RUDD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CYDNEY WASHINGTON-MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDSEY DERRINGTON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $75,620 | $10,165 |
| CLAYTON BULLOCK | IMM PAST PRE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA Y JACKSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BARRY | PRESIDENT-EL Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISHA PEREZ | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY REED | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACEY KALEH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PERRY LORENZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA AYALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL BRIDGES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE CARMICHAEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAY CARY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRIAM CONNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SARETA DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROLAND GALANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARMONY GROGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YUNG-JU KIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD KOORIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MURRAY LEGGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY LITTLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLEY COOPER MCCLURE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JUAN RAYMON RUBIO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MUENI RUDD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHUBHADA SAXENA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2113, AUSTIN, TX 78768-2113
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MIRIAM CONNER, PO BOX 2113, AUSTIN, TX 787682113
- Signed the 990
- LINDSEY DERRINGTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (512) 474-5198
- Website
- WWW.PRESERVATIONAUSTIN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- REYNOLDS & FRANKE PC
Mission
PRESERVATION AUSTIN EXISTS TO EMPOWER AUSTINITES TO SHAPE A MORE INCLUSIVE, RESILIENT, AND MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY CULTURE THROUGH PRESERVATION.
Program accomplishments
- ANNUAL PROGRAMMING CULTIVATES COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR PRESERVING AUSTIN'S HISTORIC PLACES. THE SPRING HOMES TOUR SHOWCASES 21ST CENTURY LIVING IN HISTORIC SPACES; THE PRESERVATION MERIT AWARDS PROGRAM CELEBRATES THE ADVOCATES SAVING, RESTORING, AND INTERPRETING OUR CITY'S HERITAGE; LEGACY BUSINESS MONTH SUPPORTS SMALL, ICONIC BUSINESSES THAT INFORM AUSTIN'S CULTURE; AND LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, AND TOURS ENGAGE AUSTINITES IN DIVERSE ASPECTS OF CULTURAL AND ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY.Expenses $373,246 · revenue $78,688
- ADVOCACY FOCUSES ON EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ABOUT POLICY ISSUES WITH BROAD IMPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC RESOURCES AT EVERY LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT. THIS INCLUDES SUPPORTING PUBLIC FUNDING FOR HISTORIC RESOURCE SURVEYS AND HERITAGE GRANTS; PROVIDING TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR HISTORIC ZONING EFFORTS; SITE-SPECIFIC ADVOCACY TO ENCOURAGE PRESERVATION OF THREATENED BUILDINGS; AND MORE.Expenses $48,000
- TANGIBLE IMPACTS ON THE CITY INCLUDE PRESERVATION AUSTIN'S MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM FOR EDUCATION, BRICKS AND MORTAR, AND PLANNING/HISTORIC RESOURCE SURVEY/LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATION PROJECTS. PRESERVATIONS AUSTIN MANAGES A PORTFOLIO OF PRESERVATION COVENANTS, WORKING WITH PROPERTY OWNERS TO STEWARD THEIR PIECE OF AUSTIN HISTORY. THE NONPROFIT PURCHASED THE STREAMLINE MODERNE MCFARLAND-MCBEE HOUSE IN 2019 AND COMPLETED REHABILITATION OF THIS NATIONAL REGISTER-LISTED CITY OF AUSTIN LANDMARK FOR PRESERVATION AUSTIN'S OFFICE, AND CENTER FOR ADVOCACY AND PROGRAMMING, IN 2026.Expenses $12,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-6060685
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1955
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A800)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,035,744
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,958,319
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,867,391 | $723,104 | $3,035,744 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $1,577,608 | $696,111 | $2,650,314 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $557,384 | $592,079 | $1,867,154 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $459,293 | $476,267 | $1,869,458 | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 74-6060685).
Questions about PRESERVATION AUSTIN
- What is the EIN of PRESERVATION AUSTIN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PRESERVATION AUSTIN is 74-6060685.
- Is PRESERVATION AUSTIN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1955.
- Are donations to PRESERVATION AUSTIN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PRESERVATION AUSTIN file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PRESERVATION AUSTIN due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PRESERVATION AUSTIN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PRESERVATION AUSTIN?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names MIRIAM CONNER.
- Who are the officers and directors of PRESERVATION AUSTIN?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 26 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $103,471 (LINDSEY DERRINGTON, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does PRESERVATION AUSTIN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,867,391, expenses of $723,104 and total assets of $3,035,744 at year end.
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