Florida Trust for Historic Preservation

What Florida Trust for Historic Preservation does

The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1978 and headquartered at 906 E Park Ave, Tallahassee, Florida. Its mission is protecting Florida's most endangered historic places, and it operates as the state's primary statewide historic preservation advocacy organization with a staff of approximately 10 employees. The organization runs a portfolio of interconnected programs including the 11 to Save annual endangered places list, the Preserve Florida Conference, the Florida Preservationist quarterly magazine, the Florida Preservation Awards, AIA/APA-accredited Lunch & Learns, Preservation Workshops, Insider's Tours, and a Preservation Toolkit. It maintains eight Regional Councils with volunteer Ambassadors covering all 67 Florida counties.

The organization is funded primarily through annual membership tiers (Heritage at $2,000 and Sustaining at $5,000), the Florida Historic Tax Credit Alliance professional membership ($2,000-$10,000), tax-deductible donations, and event registration fees. Its go-to-market is community-led: it reaches members through content marketing (magazine, blog, YouTube History Before Us series), educational events (webinars, workshops, conferences), email newsletters, regional road tours, and direct legislative advocacy in Tallahassee. Customers and stakeholders span individual property owners and preservation advocates, local preservation nonprofits and Main Street programs, city and county governments, state agencies including the Florida Division of Historical Resources, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a federal-level partner. Notable advocacy wins include passage of the Abandoned and Historic Cemeteries bill (HB 49) and full funding of the FY2024 Historic Preservation Special Category Grant List covering 33 projects requesting $8.5 million. Ongoing advocacy targets a state-level historic tax credit (HB 499/SB 288, SB 7062) that, if enacted, would materially expand Florida's preservation market.

Name

Florida Trust for Historic Preservation

Legal name

Florida Trust for Historic Preservation

Website

https://floridatrust.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1978 that advocates for and coordinates historic preservation across Florida, serving property owners, local preservation organizations, government agencies, and preservation professionals through membership programs, the 11 to Save endangered places list, the Preserve Florida Conference, the Florida Preservationist magazine, and eight regional councils.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Historic Preservation Advocacy and Education

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Historical Sites (712120)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic Preservation & Landmarks Conservation (BPAGAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historic Preservation & Conservation Planning (BPAHAKAH), Museums & Heritage Sites (History, Science, Specialty) (BPAGAHAA), Conservation Easements & Land Trust Services (AFAMAMAH)

Keywords

• Historic preservation advocacy
• Heritage education programs
• Preservation membership services
• Endangered sites preservation
• Cultural heritage grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee, Florida

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. Membership Dues: Annual membership program with Heritage ($2,000) and Sustaining ($5,000) tiers providing access to events, publications, advocacy updates, and legislative receptions
2. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions to support preservation efforts and the 11 to Save Grant Fund
3. Event Revenue: Registration fees for educational programs including Preserve Florida Conference, Insider's Tours, workshops, and Lunch & Learn webinars
4. Florida Historic Tax Credit Alliance: Professional membership levels ($2,000, $5,000, $10,000) supporting advocacy efforts for state historic tax credit legislation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Florida Trust for Historic Preservation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1978 that delivers statewide historic preservation advocacy, education, and grant programs across Florida. Its core offerings include individual membership tiers (Heritage and Sustaining), the Florida Historic Tax Credit Alliance professional membership program, the annual Preserve Florida Conference, Insider's Tours, Preservation Workshops, Lunch & Learn webinars, the Florida Preservationist magazine, and accredited preservation easement services.

Product overview

The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation is a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) that serves as Florida's primary historic preservation advocacy organization. It operates a portfolio of interconnected programs centered on protecting Florida's endangered historic places. The core offerings include the annual 11 to Save list of most threatened properties, The Florida Preservationist quarterly magazine, the annual Preserve Florida Conference, and the Florida Preservation Awards. Educational programs include Preservation Workshops, AIA/APA-accredited Lunch & Learns, and Insider's Tours. The organization supports preservation through Heritage and Sustaining Membership tiers, Historic Preservation Special Category Grants, the 11 to Save Grant Fund, easements, and a Preservation Toolkit. Regional Councils connect the organization with local preservationists across Florida's eight regions. The Florida Historic Tax Credit Alliance advocates for state-level tax incentives for preservation projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Florida Preservationist: The Florida Trust's quarterly magazine covering timely preservation topics, tips for historic preservationists, and stories from communities across Florida.
• 11 to Save
• Florida Preservation Awards
• Preserve Florida Conference
• Preservation on Main Street
• Florida Trust House

Products and services

• Heritage Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• 123,000 jobs generated annually through historic preservation activities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DeFuniak Springs LandmarkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2023Local nonprofit preservation organization collaborating with the Florida Trust on regional preservation efforts. Hosted a regional meeting at their founder's historic home, bringing together city staff, CRA, and Main Street representatives to strengthen collaborative preservation efforts in DeFuniak Springs.
• Forward DeFuniakcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2023Nonprofit organization working on preservation and community development in DeFuniak Springs. Co-organized the March 2023 regional meeting with Florida Trust Regional Director Ross Pristera.
• DeFuniak Springs Community Redevelopment AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2023City agency participating in regional stakeholder meetings with the Florida Trust to discuss preservation strategies and collaborative efforts for safeguarding the city's architectural and cultural legacy.
• DeFuniak Springs Main StreetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2023Main Street program collaborating with the Florida Trust on regional preservation initiatives, participating in stakeholder meetings and community engagement activities.
• National Trust for Historic PreservationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1978National partner providing grants (Hart Family Fund for Small Towns $2,500-$15,000), advocacy support, webinars, and educational resources. Collaborated on opposition to Florida Resiliency and Safe Structures Act. Co-coordinator of Preservation Action Advocacy Week.
• Florida Division of Historical ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency administering the Historic Preservation Grant Program including Special Category Grants, Small Matching Grants, and Abandoned African-American Cemeteries grants. Florida Trust advocates for full funding of these grants.
• Florida Public Archaeology NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in educational events including History Happy Hours, cemetery preservation programs, and joint events during Historic Preservation Month. Co-hosted 'Over My Dead Body: Preserving Historic Cemeteries in Fort Myers' event.
• Miami Design Preservation LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization leading advocacy against HB 1317/SB 1346. Hosted webinars with other stakeholders and engaged in media outreach. Collaborates on legislative session discussions affecting historic preservation.
• National Preservation Partners NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network partner hosting roundtable webinars and the annual Retreat and Summit (2026 in Philadelphia celebrating 250 years of USA). Florida Trust participates in spring and summer webinar series.
• History Before UsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouTube series featuring Florida Trust 11 to Save properties, including episodes on Oneida Bungalow Court and other endangered historic sites.
• Coalition for Florida's Historic PlacescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner advocating for preservation priorities including fully funding the FY2024 Historic Preservation Special Category Grant List. Florida Trust is a member organization.
• Sunken Gardens Forever FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation hosting Florida Trust regional event at Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg. Provided complimentary beverages and impromptu tours for the Regional Road Tour happy hour.
• 1000 Friends of FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hosting free webinars on public participation in long-range planning. Collaborates on preservation and planning issues affecting Florida communities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National Trust for Historic Preservation: The national umbrella historic preservation nonprofit. Directly comparable as a 501(c)(3) advocacy and grant-making organization, but operates at national scale and partners with the Florida Trust rather than competing in the same territory.
• Advisory Council on Historic Preservation: Federal independent agency that advises on preservation policy and Section 106 review. Comparable as a higher-tier policy and advocacy body operating in the same historic preservation domain.
• Main Street America: National downtown and historic district revitalization network. Comparable as an adjacent preservation and community development umbrella, particularly relevant given the Florida Trust's Preservation on Main Street program and Main Street partnerships.
• Texas Historical Commission: State-level historic preservation body that administers grants, advocacy, and preservation programs. Functional comparator as the equivalent state partner the Florida Trust collaborates with through Florida Division of Historical Resources.

Direct peers

• California Preservation Foundation: Statewide preservation advocacy nonprofit offering conferences, workshops, awards, advocacy for state tax credits, and educational programming — directly parallel to the Florida Trust's portfolio of programs.
• Preservation Virginia: Statewide historic preservation nonprofit that runs an endangered sites list (Most Endangered Historic Places), advocacy, education programs, and operates historic house museums. Strongly comparable in mission and program mix.
• Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation: Statewide nonprofit that, like the Florida Trust, operates an endangered properties program, preservation awards, advocacy, regional chapters, and a quarterly magazine. The closest functional peer in terms of mission, programs, and structure.

Regional players

• Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia: Regional preservation advocacy nonprofit running endangered properties lists, awards, and education programming. Comparable in programmatic structure though serving a single metro area rather than an entire state.

Others

• National Preservation Partners Network: Network of statewide and regional preservation nonprofits that hosts roundtables and an annual summit. A peer/ecosystem partner of the Florida Trust and a natural comparator as a coordinating body for similar nonprofits.

Emerging players

• Historic Charleston Foundation: Regional preservation nonprofit running easements, advocacy, and educational programs. Smaller-scope peer with strong programmatic overlap (especially on easements, which the Florida Trust also administers).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/floridatrust
• Facebookfacebook.com/FloridaTrustForHistoricPreservation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/florida-trust-for-historic-preservation

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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