Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation (PHLF)

Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation (PHLF) is a finance, financial services, and real estate organization founded in 1964, with its headquarters in the United States. The foundation was established with the mission to utilize historic preservation as a tool for community renewal and economic stimulation. Recognized for its impactful work, PHLF has garnered praise from influential figures such as Richard Moe, the former President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The foundation has received a recent $661.02K grant investment on April 10, 2023 from the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund. PHLF's operations are supported by more than 2,000 members and are executed by 75 trustees, 20 full-time staff members, 5 part-time employees, and over 50 volunteers. Additionally, PHLF encompasses Landmarks Community Capital Corporation (LCCC) and Landmarks Development Corporation (LDC), aiming to finance and develop projects contributing to the revitalization of urban centers, towns, and neighborhoods. As a pioneering force in historic preservation, PHLF continues to demonstrate the value of architectural landmarks and historic neighborhoods as community assets and emphasizes the potential of historic preservation as a catalyst for urban renewal.