The Preservation Alliance of Minnesota is the only statewide, private, non-profit organization advocating for the preservation of Minnesota’s historic resources. PAM was established in 1981 by citizens concerned about the loss of irreplaceable segments of our state’s heritage: structures, neighborhoods, community fabric.

Today, PAM works with groups like the State Historic Preservation Office and the National Trust for Historic Preservation to preserve our communities. It steps in when rare sites or structures are threatened. It works to educate citizens about heritage preservation. It develops networks among people and organizations to help increase awareness of state history, community preservation, and important community values.

The Preservation Alliance is particularly closely allied to the National Trust. PAM has received support from the National Trust in the form of technical assistance and the Community Organization Effectiveness Program (COEP). PAM has received financial support through the Statewide Initiatives Program and the Statewide Partners Program.

A 19-member board of directors meets monthly to implement the programs of PAM. Two representatives of the National Trust also sit on the board as ex-officio members. Additional activity occurs in committees. PAM’s bylaws outline the organization’s formal structure and operating authority.

PAM sponsors an annual event in the spring and an annual meeting in the fall. PAM also publishes a bi-monthly magazine, the Minnesota Preservationist, and a monthly newletter, Preserve Minnesota.

The Preservation Alliance welcomes the support of all who care about heritage preservation in Minnesota. Memberships are available starting at $40. PAM is a 501(c)3 organization and donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.

We Care About Our Donors!
As a 501(c)(3), nonprofit charitable organization, the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota strives to provide a positive giving experience for our donors. Your investment as a member, sponsor, granting organization, or event attendee is vital to ensuring that the Alliance can provide our mission-driven outreach and advocacy services across Minnesota. The Board of Directors and staff of the Alliance believe that accountability and transparency are not only our responsibility to you, but our opportunity to demonstrate the organization’s sound management practices.

Consequently, the Alliance voluntarily engaged in the accountability review process directed by the Charities Review Council. The Council provides independent review of Minnesota’s charitable organizations according to accountability standards that determine the organization’s trustworthiness. As one of the smallest nonprofits to engage in the lengthy review, the Alliance is proud to report that we met all standards in the categories of Public Disclosure, Governance, and Fundraising Practices. Only one of the total 16 standards went unmet, common for an organization our size, and we expect to meet the standard in next year’s review with the addition of our Field Representative. Please click here to read the full review at the Charities Review Council website. Please contact Bonnie McDonald, Executive Director, at bmcdonald@mnpreservation.org or (651) 293-9047 with any questions.