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Carson Pirie Scott and Company Building, “Goth Target,” 1899, Louis H. Sullivan, 1 S. State St. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers.
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Preservation Chicago is an agent of change. We leverage the power of historic preservation to catalyze economic development. Reactivating our historic buildings is the key to unlocking Chicago’s vibrancy.
One-time, annual, or monthly. Your tax-deductible donation supports historic preservation in Chicago. All donations to Preservation Chicago are fully tax-deductible as permitted by law.
2025 by the numbers
Last year, we turned every $1 donated into $1,586 of economic development.
With an annual budget of $575K, Preservation Chicago catalyzed $912 million in economic development in 2025 through our strong, strategic advocacy.
Investment and housing figures reflect 2025 City Council approvals for projects Preservation Chicago supported.
In June 2026, the City of Chicago released a list of 25 Downtown Chicago Office-to-Residential Conversions representing an economic investment of $1.8 billion in project costs and nearly 4,000 new residential units. Preservation Chicago has advocated for 23 of these 25 projects.
Downtown Chicago Office-to-Residential Conversions: $1.8B in project costs, 3,930+ units. Map: City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development, June 2026. Click to enlarge.
2025 projects where Preservation Chicago played a significant and direct advocacy role
| Thompson Center | $280.0M |
| Bankers Building | $183.0M |
| Pittsfield Building | $160.0M |
| Continental Bank | $100.0M |
| Rector Building | $64.0M |
| Central YMCA | $64.0M |
| Pioneer Arcade | $36.2M |
| Humboldt Park Methodist | $20.0M |
| Carnival Foods Building | $2.0M |
| Greenstone Church | $1.2M |
| Apollo’s 2000 | $1.1M |
| Greater Union Baptist | $0.75M |
| Total | $912 Million |
Landmarked in 2025
Century and Consumers, an 18-year effort · St. Adalbert Church, 11 years · Rector Building, 23 years · Harris Bank Building, 3 years · Erie Street Row Houses, a rapid response.
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By check: Preservation Chicago, 205 W. Monroe, #400, Chicago, IL 60606.
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Many employers match their employees’ charitable donations. Ask your HR or benefits office whether your company will match your gift to Preservation Chicago, or search for us in your company’s giving portal. You’ll need:
- Legal name: Preservation Chicago
- Address: The Williams Building, 205 W. Monroe, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60606
- Federal Tax ID: 01-0674228
Questions? Email info@preservationchicago.org.
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Preservation Circle Donors are more deeply engaged with our advocacy efforts and this support is critical for sustaining our powerfully impactful work to catalyze reinvestment and create vibrant communities.
Contact Ward Miller, Executive Director: 312-443-1000 · WM*****@*****************go.org · About the Preservation Circle
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Preservation Chicago is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, Federal Tax ID: 01-0674228.