American Heritage Preservation Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
AHPA IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION ENGAGED IN CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND ADVISORY ACTIVITIES ("CHARITABLE MISSION") THAT HELP PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND IMPROVE CERTIFIED HISTORIC STRUCTURES AND LAND AREAS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES ("HISTORIC PROPERTIES"). AHPA'S ACTIVITIES IN PURSUIT OF ITS CHARITABLE MISSION ARE DESIGNED TO SERVE THE PUBLIC GOOD AND PROVIDE SOCIAL BENEFITS AS INTENDED BY FEDERAL AND STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION LEGISLATION. AHPA ADVISES AND ASSISTS OWNERS OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES ON HOW TO QUALIFY FOR AVAILABLE POTENTIAL TAX INCENTIVES OFFERED BY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES TO ENCOURAGE CONSERVATION CONTRIBUTIONS, FACADE EASEMENTS, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATIONS UNDER NATIONAL PARK SERVICE'S "SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR ARCHEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION" ("NPS STANDARDS") FOR THE REHABILITATION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES.
- Income
- $31
- Spending
- $5,358
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 3
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- INVESTMENTS: AHPA WILL USE NO LESS THAN 98-99% OF ALL DONATIONS TO MAKE EQUITY INVESTMENTS TO THE PROJECT, WHICH WILL IN TURN MAKE EQUITY INVESTMENTS TO THE OWNER TO REPAY PREDEVELOPMENT COSTS, BRIDGE LOAN FINANCING COSTS, DEVELOPMENT FEES, AND OTHER HARD TO FINANCE COSTS OF THE OWNER.
- LONGTERM PRESERVATION: IN ADDITION TO THE 5 YEAR COMPLIANCE PERIOD IMPOSED BY THE FEDERAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT ("FHTC") PROGRAM, PROJECT OWNERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AHPA'S CONSENT TO ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THE HISTORIC PROPERTY THAT IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE NPS STANDARDS. AHPA MAY AGREE TO ACCEPT PRESERVATION EASEMENTS AFTER THE INITIAL 5 YEAR COMPLIANCE PERIOD TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL.
- HISTORY OF PROPERTIES: AHPA WILL ASSIST OWNER'S IN DEVELOPING EXTENSIVE NARRATIVES OF THE HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE OF EACH PROPERTY, WHICH WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC VIA THE PROPERTY'S WEBSITE, AHPA'S WEBSITE AND OTHER AUDIOVISUAL CHANNELS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Native American Heritage Association (Front Royal, VA), EIN 46-0414390. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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