The Historic Trust

What The Historic Trust does

The Historic Trust (legally Vancouver National Historic Reserve Trust) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1998 and headquartered at the General O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St, Vancouver, Washington. The organization preserves, operates, and programs a portfolio of historic properties in the Vancouver National Historic Reserve, including Officers Row homes (Marshall House, Grant House, O.O. Howard House), Providence Academy (built 1874), the Red Cross Building, the Pearson Field Education Center, and the Post Hospital (built 1903–1904). Its mission is to inspire civic pride and economic vitality through education and preservation, and it has 11–50 employees delivering programming, tours, venue rentals, and preservation services across the Vancouver WA / Clark County region.

The Trust operates a community-led go-to-market: direct engagement through on-site venue access, public events, ticketed tours ($30–$35 per person) and performances ($16–$18 per ticket), venue rentals, and programming including concerts, lectures, family events, and the America 250 celebration series. It maintains a separate commercial leasing entity (Historic Trust Properties) for residential, commercial, event, and parking rentals, and runs the Providence Academy Small Business Incubator Program. There is no proprietary technology platform; ticketing is operated via the Rezdy platform and the organization partners with The Historic Music Preservation Project for concert distribution.

Revenue is generated from four streams: donations and planned giving (individual gifts, employer matching, bequests, charitable gift annuities, gifts of stock/real estate), event ticket sales, venue and property rentals, and corporate sponsorships. Sponsorship tiers are structured, with Xfinity (Comcast) and Columbia Credit Union at the flagship level and City of Vancouver and National Park Service serving as core institutional partners. There is no parent company, no institutional investor base, and no public funding rounds; the organization is governed by a Board of Directors.

Name

The Historic Trust

Legal name

Vancouver National Historic Reserve Trust

Website

https://thehistorictrust.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Historic Trust is a Vancouver, Washington 501(c)(3) nonprofit that preserves and operates historic properties including Officers Row homes, Providence Academy, and the Red Cross Building, serving community members, event planners, and small businesses through tours, educational programming, venue rentals, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Historic Preservation Services

NAICS

Historical Sites (712120), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic Preservation & Landmarks Conservation (BPAGAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Museums & Heritage Sites (History, Science, Specialty) (BPAGAHAA), Cultural Heritage Institutions (Archives, Historic Houses, Monuments Foundations) (THAJADAI)

Keywords

• Historic preservation services
• Community event programming
• Heritage tours
• Historic venue rentals
• Nonprofit cultural education

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual donations, employer matching gifts, planned giving (bequests, retirement plan beneficiaries, charitable gift annuities, life insurance), gifts of stocks, bonds, real estate, and life estate reserves.
2. Event Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticketed events including concerts, lectures, tours, and performances at historic venues. Standard ticket prices range from $16-$18 for concerts and performances.
3. Venue and Property Rentals: Rental income from historic properties including event venues, residential and commercial rentals, and parking lot leasing through Historic Trust Properties.
4. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for events, programming, and preservation efforts from local businesses and organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Historic Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that owns, preserves, and operates multiple historic properties in Vancouver, WA and Clark County, including Officers Row homes, Providence Academy, Red Cross Building, and Post Hospital. It generates support through venue and property rentals, ticketed cultural events and tours, educational programming, sponsorships, and donations to fund preservation and community engagement.

Product overview

The Historic Trust operates as a single unified non-profit offering centered on historic preservation and community education in Vancouver WA. Its portfolio consists of historic property management (including rental venues and space leasing), preservation and renovation services, educational programming, and community events. Key venues include Red Cross Building, The Marshall House, Grant House, O.O. Howard House, Providence Academy, and Officers Row properties. The organization also runs a small business incubator at Providence Academy and offers various philanthropy programs including donations, planned giving, and volunteer opportunities. Tours, special events, and educational programs serve as primary engagement mechanisms for the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Historic Property Rentals Historic residential, commercial, and event rental properties managed by the organization across Vancouver WA and Clark County, available to tenants and event hosts seeking historically significant space.
• Event Venues Historic event venues available for weddings, special events, corporate gatherings, and community celebrations, including Red Cross Building, Marshall House, Grant House, and Providence Academy.
• Tours Guided and self-guided tours of historic properties including Officers Row homes (Marshall House, Grant House, O.O. Howard House), Providence Academy, Post Hospital, and other historic sites, offered to the general public.
• Educational Programs Educational programming for all ages including speakers series, cultural events, family activities, and historical learning experiences offered to community members and visitors.
• Preservation Services Historic preservation, renovation, and restoration of community heritage properties including Providence Academy, Officers Row buildings, and other historic structures.
• Providence Academy Small Business Incubator Program A small business incubator program housed within Providence Academy supporting emerging businesses through mentorship and affordable historic space.
• Special Events and Programming Community events including concerts, lectures, historical presentations, family activities, veterans events, and seasonal celebrations such as America 250, Marshall Awards, and the Veterans Parade.
• Parking Lot Leasing Parking lot leasing services for events and regular use at historic property locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of volunteer hours contributed annually

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and supporting.

• City of VancouvercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner collaborating on America 250 celebrations, veterans parade, and community events. Co-sponsor of Family Fun Day events and summer programming.
• National Park ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for America 250 celebration at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Collaboration on community events at federal historic sites.
• Xfinity (Comcast)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of America 250 Series events. Primary sponsor for major community celebration events.
• Columbia Credit UnionflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of Party on the Plaza and Grant House 175th Birthday Party. Long-standing community sponsor for events and programming.
• Humanities WAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport for speakers series bringing humanities programs to Vancouver. Co-presenter of multiple speaker events with University Village and Hawthorn Senior Living.
• University VillagecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of Historic Trust Speakers Series. Co-presenter of humanities programming.
• Halbert Construction ServicessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPreservation Month sponsor supporting Secret Spaces Three-House Tour, Secret Spaces Post Hospital Tour, and Mid-Century Modern Vancouver presentation.
• Port of Vancouver USAsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting sponsor for 2026 Summer Series and Family and Cultural Connections Series.
• Waste Connections of WashingtonsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting sponsor for Summer Series and sponsor for Holiday Tea at the Marshall House.
• Elmer's RestaurantssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily and Cultural Connections Series Supporting Sponsor.
• The ColumbiansupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for event coverage and promotion.
• The Oregonian / OregonLivesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for regional event coverage and promotion.
• Hawthorn Senior LivingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for speakers series events including Have You No Sense of Decency? and When Your Grandpa Is a Bot.
• NAACP VancouversupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPromotional partner for 2025 series of speaker events.
• The Historic Music Preservation ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for ticketing and distribution of jazz orchestra concerts at Providence Academy. Manages online ticket sales for musical performances.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Fort Vancouver National Historic Site: Adjacent federally operated historic site managed by the National Park Service, with which The Historic Trust partners for events. Not a peer in governance but a closely related site that competes for visitors in the same Vancouver, WA market.
• Humanities Washington: Statewide humanities nonprofit that co-presents speaker programming with The Historic Trust. Thematically adjacent as a nonprofit cultural programming partner rather than a direct peer, but operates in the same civic engagement space.

Direct peers

• Historic Charleston Foundation: Charleston-based preservation nonprofit stewarding historic houses, advocating for preservation, and offering tours and educational programs. Operates a similar portfolio-plus-program model as The Historic Trust with venue rentals and donor-supported stewardship.
• Newport Restoration Foundation: Rhode Island nonprofit preserving a portfolio of historic colonial-era houses and stewarding them as museums and community assets. Operates a near-identical preservation-plus-public-engagement model with comparable reliance on donations, rentals, and admissions.
• The Trustees of Reservations: Massachusetts-based nonprofit that preserves historic homes, gardens, and cultural landscapes for public enjoyment, supported by memberships, admissions, and events. Operates a similar property-portfolio-plus-programming model as The Historic Trust.
• Historic New England: Northeast regional preservation nonprofit that owns and operates dozens of historic house museums and properties, offers tours, programs, and venue rentals. Highly comparable operating model to The Historic Trust with a portfolio of historic properties and a similar reliance on donations, admissions, and events.
• Atlanta History Center: Nonprofit history institution operating historic house museums, exhibitions, and educational programming in a regional metro market. Comparable to The Historic Trust in operating historic venues, delivering tours and events, and relying on mixed donations/admissions revenue.
• Preservation Virginia: Virginia-based historic preservation nonprofit managing multiple historic properties, hosting tours, events, and educational programs. Closely mirrors The Historic Trust's combination of property stewardship, public programs, and donor-supported operations.
• Indiana Landmarks: Statewide nonprofit that rescues and revitalizes historic properties across Indiana, offering tours, events, and preservation services. Directly comparable to The Historic Trust in mission scope, property stewardship, and community programming.

Broad incumbents

• National Trust for Historic Preservation: The largest U.S. private nonprofit dedicated to historic preservation, operating a national portfolio and advocacy mandate. Directly comparable to The Historic Trust in mission and nonprofit structure, but with national scope and significantly greater resources.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HistoricTrustWA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fort-vancouver-national-trust

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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