Administrative Assistant at PLNYS

Name

Administrative Assistant at PLNYS

Legal name

Preservation League of New York State

Website

https://preservenys.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Historic Preservation Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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 advocacy
• Nonprofit preservation grants
• Historic building rehabilitation
• Cultural heritage support
• Preservation education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. NYSCA Regrant Partnership: The League receives funding from the New York State Council on the Arts ($356,700 in 2026) to regrant to eligible nonprofit arts and cultural organizations for pre-construction studies and arts-based community preservation projects.
2. Membership and Donations: The organization generates revenue through membership programs (Excelsior Society), donations, and corporate support, as well as merchandise sales through bonfire.com.
3. Event Fundraising: The annual Pillar of New York Awards Gala generates nearly $70,000 in pledges from attendees to support the League's work across New York State.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Preservation League of New York State is a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1974 that distributes preservation grants, provides technical assistance, and conducts advocacy to support historic preservation across New York. It administers NYSCA-regranted funds to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and cultural organizations for pre-construction studies and arts-based community preservation projects, manages the Preservation Opportunity Fund for capital projects, and offers staff-led technical services, professional networking through the Preservation Professionals Digital Guide, and public education via the Future of Preservation webinar series and Preservation Book Club.

Product overview

The Preservation League of NYS operates as a nonprofit statewide organization founded in 1974 that empowers all New Yorkers to use historic preservation to enrich their communities. The League's core offerings center on grant programs including Preserve NY Arts + Culture Grants (supporting pre-construction studies and arts-based community projects), the Preservation Opportunity Fund (capital grants for building preservation), and Technical Services providing expert staff assistance. The League recognizes exemplary work through the Excellence Awards Program (since 1984), Pillar of New York Awards gala, and Seven to Save endangered sites list. Educational programming includes the Preservation Book Club and Future of Preservation webinar series, both sponsored by the Peggy N. & Roger G. Gerry Charitable Trust. The organization also maintains the Preservation Professionals Digital Guide as a resource tool and publishes Resource Guides on topics including tax credits, sustainability, and barn preservation. Advocacy and public policy work complements these programmatic offerings across New York State.

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Products and services

• Preserve NY Arts + Culture Grants Regrant program funded by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) supporting pre-construction studies and arts-based community preservation projects at 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and cultural organizations across New York State. Funds historic structure reports, building condition reports, cultural landscape reports, cultural resource surveys, and National Register nominations.
• Preservation Opportunity Fund Capital grant fund supporting discrete preservation, restoration, or rehabilitation projects on historic buildings, sites, structures, and objects statewide. Address nonprofit need for capital improvement funding.
• Excellence Awards Program Annual awards program recognizing exemplary restoration projects, publications, individual action, and organizational distinction in historic preservation across New York State. Recipients have included adaptive reuse projects converting historic buildings into affordable housing.
• Seven to Save Endangered sites list identifying seven at-risk historic properties in New York State per cycle. Selected sites receive enhanced advocacy and technical assistance from League staff for a two-year cycle.
• Preservation Professionals Digital Guide Online directory connecting users with experienced architects, contractors, consultants, and other preservation professionals throughout New York State. Serves as a centralized hub for connecting New York's preservation network.
• Future of Preservation Webinar Series Ongoing webinar series exploring connections between preservation and culturally important topics including planning, housing, diversity, and sense of place. Sponsored by the Peggy N. & Roger G. Gerry Charitable Trust.
• Preservation Book Club Book discussion program featuring authors and topics related to historic preservation, architecture, and cultural heritage, including in-person retreats at historic places. Sponsored by the Peggy N. & Roger G. Gerry Charitable Trust.
• Pillar of New York Awards Annual signature fundraising gala held at the Rainbow Room in New York City, recognizing individuals and organizations demonstrating leadership in preservation, including LGBTQ+ sites documentation, adaptive reuse for affordable housing, and experimental building arts.
• Technical Services Expert assistance provided by League staff including site visits, design review, preservation planning, grant application review, and referrals to preservation professionals for communities and organizations across New York State.
• Gratz Fund Grant fund supporting historic preservation projects, listed among the League's menu of grant programs alongside Preserve NY Arts + Culture Grants and the Preservation Opportunity Fund.
• Excelsior Society Membership Membership program for preservation supporters offering member benefits including discounts on historic hotels worldwide through partnership with Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide.
• Zabar Scholarship Fund Scholarship fund supporting students pursuing preservation-related studies, listed among the League's grant offerings on preservenys.org.

Quantifiable outcome

• $356,700 distributed in NYSCA regrants in 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2026Longstanding regrant partnership where NYSCA provides $356,700 in 2026 funding for Preserve New York Arts + Culture grants supporting pre-construction studies and arts-based community preservation projects. This partnership enables the League to distribute funds to eligible nonprofit arts and cultural organizations statewide.
• Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage AreaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2026Provides additional support for projects in the Hudson River Valley Greenway area. Collaborates with the National Park Service to interpret, preserve, and celebrate the nationally significant cultural and natural resources of the Hudson River Valley.
• Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels WorldwideminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew partnership offering League members discounts on historic hotels worldwide. Provides member benefits while promoting appreciation of historic hotels.
• New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic PreservationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner for grant workshops presenting Environmental Protection Fund Historic Preservation Grants, African American Heritage Grant Program, and Maritime Heritage Subgrant Program.
• Greater Hudson Heritage NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresents NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Grant Program supporting conservation treatment, preservation supplies, and site assessments for museums and cultural organizations.
• Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresents Planning and Assessment Services and partners with NY State Library and Archives to share funding opportunities for library and archival collections statewide.
• South Central Regional Library CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in grant workshops highlighting opportunities for member institutions supporting digitization projects and library initiatives.
• National Park ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner through the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, working with federal agencies to preserve nationally significant resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Trust for Historic Preservation: The largest national preservation nonprofit, offering grants, advocacy, and member services across all U.S. states. Broader scope than PLNYS but highly comparable function as a preservation grantmaker and advocacy organization.

Regional players

• Historic New England: Northeast regional preservation organization operating historic properties and providing preservation services across New England. Comparable in preservation mission and nonprofit scale, though more property-operator oriented.
• Preservation Maryland: Statewide Maryland preservation nonprofit that provides grants, advocacy, and technical assistance for historic resources. Directly comparable in scope, mission, and program design as a state-focused preservation organization.
• Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia: Regional preservation nonprofit serving the greater Philadelphia area with grants, advocacy, and educational programming. Highly comparable as a state/regional-scale preservation nonprofit with a similar programmatic structure.

Direct peers

• Municipal Art Society of New York: NYC-based advocacy organization focused on preservation, planning, and the built environment. Comparable as a preservation advocacy nonprofit in New York with a strong public policy and education mandate.
• New York Landmarks Conservancy: NYC-based nonprofit that provides grants and technical expertise for preservation of historic buildings, landmarks, and cultural resources across New York. Directly comparable as a New York-focused preservation grantmaker and advocacy organization.
• Greater Hudson Heritage Network: Regional network providing conservation grants and preservation services to museums and cultural organizations in the Hudson Valley. Directly comparable as a cultural heritage grantmaker that partners with PLNYS on NYSCA programs.
• The Landmark Society of Western New York: Regional preservation nonprofit in western New York that partners with PLNYS on the 2026 Statewide Conference and runs its own preservation awards and advocacy programs. Highly comparable mission, geography, and program mix.

Others

• National Preservation Partners Network: National membership network of statewide and local preservation organizations. Comparable ecosystemically as the convening body for organizations like PLNYS, though it operates as an umbrella rather than a grantmaker.
• Advisory Council on Historic Preservation: Federal independent agency that advises on historic preservation policy and Section 106 review. Adjacent rather than directly comparable, but relevant as a federal preservation counterpart that PLNYS engages with on advocacy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/PreservationLeague
• Facebookfacebook.com/preservenys
• Instagraminstagram.com/preservenys
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/preservenys

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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