What Preservation Maryland does

Preservation Maryland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1931 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The organization is the only statewide historic preservation entity in Maryland, with programs and reach spanning all 23 Maryland counties and Baltimore City. Its work centers on preserving historic properties and battlefields, advocating for preservation policy, providing grantmaking for heritage projects, and developing the workforce pipeline for historic building trades.

The organization's program portfolio is organized around four pillars: Preserving Place (including the Historic Property Redevelopment Program, Smart Growth, Saving Threatened History, and the Maryland Battlefield Preservation Program); Historic Trades Workforce Development (anchored by The Campaign for Historic Trades, a national program operated in partnership with the National Park Service); Championing Change (policy advocacy and community engagement); and Grantmaking (Heritage Fund, Assistance on Main Street, and the Maryland Maritime Heritage Grant Program). Supporting offerings include the Maryland Liberty Tree Project (conservation initiative planting trees across all 23 counties by end of 2026), the Spirited History event series, Building Communities Paper Models educational resources, the Tradesperson Directory (preservelist.org), and the annual Phoenix Rising and Best of Maryland Awards.

The organization is funded through individual donations, corporate and foundation contributions, and government grants (including from the Maryland Department of Commerce). It operates with a lean team of 19 employees, reaching constituents through a multi-channel approach spanning its website, blog, email newsletter, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), press and media relations, and events. As a 501(c)(3) governed by a board of directors, Preservation Maryland operates for public benefit without equity ownership, parent company, or institutional investor backing.

Name

Preservation Maryland

Legal name

Preservation Maryland

Website

https://presmd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Preservation Maryland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1931 that operates as Maryland's only statewide historic preservation organization, serving all 23 counties and Baltimore City through preservation programs, workforce development, advocacy, and heritage grantmaking.

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Product category

Historic Preservation Services

NAICS

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

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
• Workforce development programs
• Heritage grantmaking
• Community revitalization programs
• Historic trades training

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

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: Preservation Maryland relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund preservation programs, workforce development initiatives, and grantmaking across Maryland.
2. Grants: The organization receives grant funding from government entities such as the Maryland Department of Commerce for specific programs like the Maryland Maritime Heritage Grant Program and Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing grants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Preservation Maryland delivers historic preservation, advocacy, grantmaking, and workforce development services across Maryland. Its portfolio includes four programmatic pillars — Preserving Place (property and battlefield preservation), Historic Trades Workforce Development (anchored by The Campaign for Historic Trades with the National Park Service), Championing Change (advocacy), and Grantmaking (Heritage Fund, Assistance on Main Street, Maryland Maritime Heritage Grant Program) — supplemented by educational resources, events, and the annual Phoenix Rising and Best of Maryland Awards.

Product overview

Preservation Maryland is a non-profit organization (founded 1931) that operates as a collection of interconnected programs and initiatives rather than a single commercial product. The organization's portfolio includes four core programmatic pillars: Preserving Place (historic property and battlefield preservation), Historic Trades Workforce Development (including The Campaign for Historic Trades in partnership with NPS), Championing Change (advocacy), and Grantmaking (Heritage Fund, Assistance on Main Street, Maryland Maritime Heritage Grant Program). Supporting offerings include the Maryland Liberty Tree Project, Spirited History events, Building Communities Paper Models educational resources, the Tradesperson Directory, and the Phoenix Rising/Best of Maryland Awards. Programs touch all 23 Maryland counties and Baltimore City, focusing on revitalizing communities through historic preservation and workforce development in historic trades.

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Products and services

• Preserving Place A preservation programmatic pillar focused on saving historic properties and places across Maryland, encompassing the Historic Property Redevelopment Program, Smart Growth, Saving Threatened History, and the Maryland Battlefield Preservation Program. For Maryland property owners, communities, and preservation partners statewide.
• Historic Trades Workforce Development Workforce development programmatic pillar providing tradespeople with career pathways, accessible education, and secure employment in historic restoration trades. For current and aspiring preservation tradespeople in Maryland and nationally.
• The Campaign for Historic Trades A national program operated in partnership with the National Park Service that provides tradespeople with clear career pathways, accessible education, and secure employment opportunities in historic restoration trades. For tradespeople across the United States.
• Championing Change Advocacy programmatic pillar focused on policy change and community engagement to protect historic preservation interests across Maryland. For Maryland policymakers, advocates, and community stakeholders.
• Heritage Fund A grantmaking program that provides financial assistance for heritage preservation projects throughout Maryland. For Maryland nonprofits, property owners, and preservation organizations.
• Assistance on Main Street Grant program supporting preservation efforts in Maryland's Main Street communities. For Main Street program managers, local nonprofits, and downtown revitalization organizations in Maryland.
• Maryland Maritime Heritage Grant Program Grant program dedicated to preserving Maryland's maritime history and related heritage sites. For maritime heritage organizations and preservation partners in Maryland.
• Tradesperson Directory An online directory connecting users with qualified preservation tradespeople and craftspeople, hosted at preservelist.org. For property owners seeking preservation tradespeople and tradespeople seeking work.
• Spirited History An event series that pairs Maryland history with visits to local breweries, wineries, and distilleries, supported in part by Maryland Department of Commerce grants. For Maryland residents, visitors, and craft beverage enthusiasts.
• Maryland Liberty Tree Project Conservation initiative growing and planting Liberty Trees across Maryland from a surviving genetic descendant of Maryland's original 1775 Liberty Tree. For Maryland communities and visitors statewide.
• Building Communities Paper Models Educational resource providing paper model kits for teaching communities about historic architecture and urban planning. For educators, students, and community learners.
• Phoenix Rising and Best of Maryland Awards Annual awards program recognizing outstanding achievements in historic preservation and community revitalization in Maryland. For preservation professionals, projects, and community leaders across Maryland.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Park Service (NPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreservation Maryland partners with the National Park Service to power The Campaign for Historic Trades, a national program that provides tradespeople with clear career pathways, accessible education, and secure employment in historic building trades.
• Maryland Department of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaryland Department of Commerce provides grant funding for the Spirited History program, which pairs Maryland history with visits to the state's breweries, wineries, and distilleries.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Preservation League of New York State: Statewide nonprofit dedicated to historic preservation across New York, operating advocacy, grant, and technical assistance programs. Closely analogous to Preservation Maryland in scale, structure, and state-level mission.
• Landmarks Illinois: Statewide nonprofit dedicated to preserving Illinois' historic resources through advocacy, education, and grant programs like the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards. Closely comparable to Preservation Maryland in scale and mission.
• Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia: Regional preservation nonprofit serving the Philadelphia region with advocacy, education, and preservation services. Directly comparable in mission, structure, and programs (advocacy, education, technical assistance) to Preservation Maryland.
• Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation: Regional nonprofit preserving historic places in the Pittsburgh region through advocacy, education, grants, and historic property stewardship. Comparable regional preservation mission and program mix.
• Historic Preservation Foundation of North Carolina: Statewide nonprofit focused on preserving North Carolina's historic places through grants, advocacy, and education. Comparable state-level mission and nonprofit structure to Preservation Maryland.
• Maryland Historical Trust: State government agency administering Maryland's preservation programs, historic preservation easements, and state historic tax credits. Operates the same Maryland preservation landscape as Preservation Maryland and is a key counterpart in the state's preservation ecosystem.

Regional players

• Historic Charleston Foundation: Regional nonprofit focused on preserving Charleston's historic architecture and neighborhoods through advocacy, easements, and education. Compares to Preservation Maryland in mission and nonprofit program design but focused on a single city/region rather than a state.

Broad incumbents

• National Trust for Historic Preservation: National nonprofit dedicated to saving historic places; comparable mission in historic preservation but operates at national scale across all U.S. states, including Maryland, and runs larger grant, advocacy, and membership programs.
• Advisory Council on Historic Preservation: Independent federal agency that advises on historic preservation policy and works with state and local preservation partners. Comparable mission space (preservation advocacy and policy) at federal scale, and a potential policy partner/rival to Preservation Maryland's advocacy work.
• National Park Service Cultural Resources Office: Federal agency that Preservation Maryland partners with on The Campaign for Historic Trades; operates preservation, historic trades training, and cultural resource programs nationally and represents the public-sector counterpart to the organization's mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PreservationMD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/preservation-maryland
• Instagraminstagram.com/preservation_maryland

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