Historic buildings connect us — they hold memories, meaning, and a sense of belonging. By engaging with Cleveland Restoration Society we invite you to stand where others once stood and feel the continuity of place and purpose.
For Students we offer our…
Student Membership
$20
For an Individual we offer our…
Individual Membership
$50
For those living in the same residence we offer our…
Household Membership
$80
For those looking to join the Preservation Community we offer…
Emerging Professionals
$150
For Corporate and Non-Profit organizations we offer…
Partner in Preservation
$200
Recognition in Printed Material and Website
All Membership Benefits extended to up to 5 Employees
For those who wish to make a Leadership Level gift…
Foundation Level
$500
For those who wish to make a Leadership Level gift…
Cornerstone Level
$1,000
For those who wish to make a Leadership Level gift…
Keystone Level
$2,000
For those who wish to make a Leadership Level gift…
Capstone Level
$3,500
Access to Members-Only Events
Half-price one-year gift memberships to give to new members
For those who wish to make a Leadership Level gift…
Sarah Benedict Circle
(Individuals)
$5,000
For those who wish to make a Leadership Level gift…
Sarah Benedict Circle
(Corporate)
$7,000
For over 50 years, Cleveland Restoration Society has worked to preserve, protect, and celebrate the historic places that matter to Northeast Ohio’s communities.
Your generous gift will help support historic preservation projects in Greater Cleveland.
CRS accepts gifts in many forms and encourages you to choose the option that best aligns with your financial goals.
Please contact our Chief Operating Officer, Tom Jorgensen, for additional information or to initiate a non-cash gift with CRS.
1. Stocks and Mutual Funds*
• Avoid capital gains tax on appreciation
• Your charitable contribution for federal tax purposes is based on the full fair market value of the shares on the date the gift is made
2. Bequests*
• No commitment during your lifetime
• Future Income for Cleveland Restoration Society
• May include gifts of cash, real estate, retirement assets, and more
3. Real Estate*
• Avoid capital gains tax
• Claim a federal income tax charitable deduction
4. Life Insurance
• Current income tax deduction
• Additional deductions for premium payments
5. IRA Contributions*
• You can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) starting at the age of 70½ up to $100,000.
• Reduces your taxable income
• Satisfy Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
• Possibly decrease taxes on your Social Security benefits and possibly decrease your Medicare premiums
6. Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
• Recommend grants to CRS from your donor-advised fund
• Receive an immediate tax deduction when you contribute to your DAF
*Removes donated assets from your taxable estate
Partners in Preservation
2025-2026
Additional grant support is provided by: the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation with support from the Lilly Endowment Inc.; Port of Cleveland; the County of Cuyahoga; The Louise H. and David S. Ingalls Foundation; the 1772 Foundation; the Underrepresented Communities grant program, administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior under Grant Number P24AP00205; and the African American Civil Rights grant from the Historic Preservation Fund, administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior under Grant Number P25AP00845-00.
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed on this website are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.
Annual Preservation Partners
Thank you to our Annual Preservation Partners whose sponsorship commitments provide important and sustained support!
Gold Level
Frost Architectural Preservation, Inc.
Silver Level
LDA Architects, Inc.
Bronze Level
Gilbane Construction
Hiti, DiFrancesco and Siebold, Inc.
UB Greensfelder LLP.
Corporate and Non-Profit Members
Thank you to our Partners in Preservation who help make our work possible!