Colorado Preservation, Inc.

What Colorado Preservation, Inc. does

Colorado Preservation, Inc. (CPI) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1985 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, that promotes historic preservation statewide through advocacy, education, outreach, and direct preservation services. The organization operates four core programs: the Endangered Places Program (since 1997/1998), which has highlighted 149 threatened historic resources across 51 of Colorado's 64 counties with 57 saved; Preservation Services, providing grant writing, grant administration, and tax credit application assistance to private, nonprofit, and government historic building owners; the annual Dana Crawford & State Honor Awards (operating since 1988), which recognizes preservation excellence; and the annual Saving Places Conference, a 25+ year training and networking event drawing 600-800+ attendees statewide and nationally.

CPI's underlying platform is fundamentally human-delivered rather than technology-driven: a 14-person staff supported by a board, partners, and a network of community advocates. Core capabilities are institutional — accumulated expertise in preservation regulation, grant administration, National Register nominations, and project management — augmented by an Endangered Places Database and annual publication brochures distributed via the website and Issuu. There are no proprietary software products, AI/ML systems, or technology licensing arrangements.

The business model is a diversified nonprofit revenue stack: tax-deductible donations (leveraged at a ~1:3 ratio into additional grant support), annual memberships, planned giving/legacy gifts, restricted and unrestricted grants from institutional funders (History Colorado State Historical Fund, National Trust for Historic Preservation, El Pomar Foundation, USDA, DOLA, CDOT, Alpine Bank), and conference/awards event revenue. Distribution is entirely community-led: direct engagement with Colorado communities, the Saving Places Conference, the Dana Crawford Awards, an Endangered Places Program nomination pipeline, website/newsletter outreach, and a 2026 media partnership with CBS Colorado timed to Colorado's 150th anniversary. Customer segments are Colorado communities, preservation-minded individuals and organizations, and private/nonprofit/government historic building owners — with no traditional commercial pricing structure.

Name

Colorado Preservation, Inc.

Legal name

Colorado Preservation, Inc.

Website

https://coloradopreservation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Colorado Preservation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 1985 that promotes historic preservation statewide through advocacy, education, outreach, and preservation services across Colorado's 64 counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Historic Preservation Services

NAICS

Historical Sites (712120), Historical Sites (71212), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic Preservation & Landmarks Conservation (BPAGAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historic Preservation & Conservation Planning (BPAHAKAH), Cultural Heritage Institutions (Archives, Historic Houses, Monuments Foundations) (THAJADAI)

Keywords

• Historic preservation services
• Endangered places advocacy
• Preservation education outreach
• Nonprofit membership programs
• Cultural heritage advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations. Every dollar donated helps leverage approximately $3 of additional financial support from grant-making partners.
2. Memberships: Annual membership fees that help fund technical assistance to communities, nonprofit organizations, and individuals for grant preservation project management, interpretation, and advocacy.
3. Planned Giving: Legacy gifts and planned giving options for donors wanting to support long-term preservation efforts.
4. Grant Funding: Funding from partners such as History Colorado State Historical Fund, Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area, and other grant-making organizations to support preservation projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Colorado Preservation, Inc. is a nonprofit historic preservation organization that advocates for the protection of Colorado's historic places through programs such as the Endangered Places Program, preservation services, awards and recognition, an annual Saving Places Conference, an Endangered Places Database, publications, and economic benefits research. It serves property owners, communities, and the general public across Colorado through education, outreach, and direct preservation support.

Product overview

Colorado Preservation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of preservation services rather than a unified technology product. Its core offerings include the Endangered Places Program (advocacy and technical assistance for threatened historic resources), Preservation Services (grant writing, administration, and tax credit assistance), the Dana Crawford & State Honor Awards (annual awards celebration), and the Saving Places Conference (annual training and networking event). These programs are complemented by an Endangered Places Database and periodic publications documenting endangered sites. All services focus on historic preservation advocacy, education, and outreach across Colorado's 64 counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Endangered Places Program A statewide advocacy program that identifies and elevates historic places in Colorado that are at risk of being lost, raising public awareness and supporting preservation efforts. Aimed at property owners, communities, and the general public interested in historic preservation.
• Preservation Services Direct preservation services provided by Colorado Preservation, Inc. to support historic property owners and communities in protecting and restoring historic places.
• Saving Places Conference An annual conference organized by Colorado Preservation, Inc. that convenes preservation professionals, advocates, and community members to share knowledge and celebrate historic preservation work in Colorado.
• Dana Crawford Awards An annual awards program that recognizes individuals and projects contributing to historic preservation in Colorado, named after preservation leader Dana Crawford.
• Endangered Places Database A database of endangered historic places in Colorado maintained by the organization to support advocacy, research, and public awareness.
• Publications Educational publications produced by Colorado Preservation, Inc. to inform members and the public about historic preservation topics in Colorado.
• Economic Benefits Study A research study examining the economic benefits of historic preservation in Colorado, used to support advocacy and policy discussions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 57 of 149 (38%) of highlighted endangered places have been saved over 29 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CBS ColoradocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026CBS Colorado partnered with Colorado Preservation, Inc. in celebration of Colorado's 150th anniversary. Throughout 2026, CBS Colorado will honor Colorado's history, people, places and defining moments while partnering with CPI and its Endangered Places Program to raise awareness for the state's threatened historic resources.
• United Mine Workers of America (UMWA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020UMWA partnered with CPI on Ludlow Tent Colony Massacre Site restoration project, providing physical labor, excavation equipment, and materials. UMWA has been associated with the site since 1918 when a granite monument was erected.
• Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered on conservation easement work including the Double D Ranch (first conservation easement in 1996). Both organizations work to protect Colorado's ranching heritage and working landscapes.
• Community Radio Project (CRP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRP, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), is undertaking the restoration of Montezuma Bank Building for KSJD Community Radio's new offices, studio, non-profit center and community meeting place with 100+ seat performing arts stage.
• Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDOT partnered with CPI on Historic Bridges of Colorado project to identify 46 on-system bridges for preservation. CDOT staff are carrying out reviews with CPI and State Historic Preservation Office assistance.
• Denver Art MuseumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for Dana Crawford Awards 2026 celebration.
• Denver Botanic GardensminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for Dana Crawford Awards 2022 and 2023 celebrations.
• Four Mile Historic ParkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for Dana Crawford Awards 2021 celebration.
• Cheyenne Mountain ResortminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for 2025 Saving Places Conference in Colorado Springs.
• Embassy Suites by Hilton BoulderminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for 2024 Saving Places Conference.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Preservation Massachusetts: Massachusetts statewide preservation nonprofit offering advocacy, education, and a 'Most Endangered Resources' program. Small-staff nonprofit with comparable budget scale and donor-driven sustainability.
• Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust: Colorado-based land trust specializing in conservation easements. CPI is a current partner on ranch heritage preservation; comparable statewide nonprofit structure and donor/membership model.
• California Preservation Foundation: Statewide nonprofit delivering preservation advocacy, technical assistance, and education in California. Comparable programmatic mix including endangered places advocacy, workshops, and conference-style events.
• Indiana Landmarks: Private statewide nonprofit that operates an Endangered Landmarks program, owns restored properties, and provides preservation services. Comparable statewide scope and advocacy-plus-service model.
• Preservation League of New York State: Statewide nonprofit advocating for historic preservation in New York with an Endangered Properties program, preservation awards, and grant assistance. Near-identical operating model to CPI scaled to a larger state.
• Preservation Alliance of Virginia: Statewide nonprofit providing advocacy, education, and preservation services in Virginia. Closest analog to CPI: similar structure, endangered places lists, member-based funding, and grant writing services for historic building owners.

Broad incumbents

• National Trust for Historic Preservation: The national umbrella nonprofit for historic preservation; CPI is a statewide affiliate partner and shares the same Endangered Places advocacy model, grantmaking, and donor base. Directly comparable mission and program structure, but operates nationally rather than within a single state.
• Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP): Federal independent agency that oversees the Section 106 review process CPI relies on for advocacy. Comparable regulatory and advisory mission at national scale; CPI directly engages with the ACHP on policy issues.

Regional players

• History Colorado: State government agency operating Colorado's museums, historical sites, and State Historical Fund. CPI is both a partner (receiving grants) and a peer in statewide preservation advocacy and public engagement.

Others

• National Preservation Partners Network: Network of statewide and regional preservation nonprofits that CPI could participate in. Provides peer benchmarking and policy coordination for organizations with missions like CPI's.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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