Summary
Organization name
Colorado Preservation Inc.
other names
CPI
1984
Tax id (EIN)
74-2403583
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
1420 N Ogden Street, Suite 104Denver, CO 80218
Denver County, CO, US
Colorado Preservation Inc.
A nonprofit organization
About
Testimonials
Colorado Preservation, Inc. (CPI) exists because Colorado’s historic places matter—and because you care enough to protect them. From historic schools and main streets to sacred landscapes and cultural landmarks, CPI protects the sites and stories that connect Colorado’s past to the present.
Make history today by supporting CPI's core programs
Saving Places Conference: The largest historic preservation conference in the nation.
Endangered Places Program: Protecting more than 130 threatened sites across Colorado.
Dana Crawford Awards: Honoring excellence in preservation leadership.
Preservation Services: Providing expert guidance on grants, projects, and easements.
Advocacy: Championing legislation that strengthen preservation policies statewide.
Save the places that shape and strengthen Colorado communities. Give monthly to provide steady support, or make a one-time gift for immediate impact. Membership connects you to a statewide network of preservation advocates and exclusive updates. Every contribution protects our heritage and ensures Colorado’s history lives on for generations.
Mission
Colorado Preservation, Inc. promotes historic preservation statewide by providing advocacy, education, outreach & preservation services to all communities and individuals.
Background Statement
Colorado Preservation, Inc. (CPI) was founded in 1984 by a group of Coloradans determined to protect the state’s rich architectural and cultural heritage. What began as a grassroots movement has grown into the leading nonprofit for historic preservation in Colorado—advancing education, policy, and hands-on projects that safeguard the places shaping our shared story.
Over four decades, CPI has achieved landmark successes:
1985: Launched the Saving Places® Conference, now the largest statewide preservation conference in the nation.
1986: Championed the State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit, reauthorized and expanded through CPI’s continued advocacy.
1988: Established the Dana Crawford Awards, celebrating outstanding preservation achievements across Colorado.
1997: Created the Endangered Places Program, which has helped protect 130 threatened sites and earned national recognition for community impact.
Today, CPI’s dedicated staff and board work statewide to keep Colorado’s heritage alive and relevant—revitalizing communities, honoring diverse histories, and fostering sustainability through preservation.
Our vision is an inclusive future that values every story and every place. We are committed to elevating underrepresented voices, protecting historic landscapes and cultural landmarks, and ensuring that Colorado’s past continues to shape its future.
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Organization Data
Denver, CO 80218