Preservation Austin

“Richard kooris and dennis mcdaniel - business relationship clayton bullock and richard kooris - business relationship”

“The organization amended its bylaws to: -remove term limits for the board of directors”

“The organization has members.”

“Members elect authorized members to the board of directors.”

“The form 990 was reviewed by the executive director and treasurer with the preparing cpa.”

“The conflict of interest policy is monitored by the executive committee, the board, and the executive director. Members recuse themselves from conflicts of interest on votes and issues.”

“Preservation austin may compensate the executive director in such manner as the board of directors determine appropriate, and may, from time to time, enter into contracts with the executive director containing such terms and conditions as the board of directors may approve.”

“Preservation austin makes its governing documents, policies, and financial statements including form 990 available upon request.”

“Preservation austin offers matching grants of up to $5,000 in three categories: education, bricks and mortar, and planning/historic resource survey/local historic designation. Nonprofit organizations, neighborhood organizations, public entities, and owners of individual or proposed landmarks may apply. By providing small but impactful funding to important projects citywide, we support the preservation and interpretation of historic places that mean the most to our community. Advocacy focuses on educating our community about policy issues with broad implications for historic resources at every level of government. This includes supporting public funding for historic resource surveys and heritage grants; providing technical support to individuals and neighborhoods pursuing historic zoning; site-specific advocacy to encourage preservation of threatened buildings; and more. Staff and board regularly participate in community-focused advocacy efforts celebrating our community's diverse heritage.”