Preservation Maintenance Fund
Historic New England was recently awarded the largest grant in its history, a total of $3 million over three years, to address preservation maintenance needs for our historic properties. An anonymous foundation approved $600,000 outright for 2009; $1.2 million for 2010, which must be matched with $600,000 raised elsewhere; and $1.2 million for 2011, which must be matched by an equal amount raised. We must raise the full match to secure this critical grant funding.
As of July 2010, the matching gift requirement for 2010 has been met. We are now raising funds toward the 2011 matching gift requirement of $1.2 million, which will be matched one-to-one by the anonymous foundation.
The Preservation Maintenance Fund supports projects that contribute to the long-term sustainability of Historic New England's properties and finances. Examples include reducing costs by installing efficient heating systems, replacing roofs with materials that will be good for twenty or more years, and resolving water penetration issues.
Historic New England is committed to sharing the knowledge and expertise gained through this work so that other museums across New England and the nation will benefit indirectly from this grant. The grant is part of a strategy to ensure sustainability as Historic New England enters its second century, and to position us as a national model for heritage preservation organizations.
At Historic New England, we believe that good things are worth preserving. A gift to the Preservation Maintenance Fund ensures that we are able to continue William Sumner Appleton’s thoughtful care of our thirty-six historic properties, which include fourteen National Historic Landmarks, eighteen National Register properties, and seven properties located in National Register Districts.
Donate now or make your check payable to Historic New England and mail to:
Preservation Maintenance Fund
Historic New England
141 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114-2702
To learn more about the Preservation Maintenance Fund, please e-mail the Development Team or call 617-994-5951.