Organizations Filed Purposes:
THE LOS ANGELES CONSERVANCY IS A NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TO RECOGNIZE, PRESERVE, AND REVITALIZE THE HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
ADVOCACY: Los Angeles Conservancy advocates for the preservation of historically and culturally significant sites in Los Angeles County, strengthening communities, fostering economic development and enriching lives. The Conservancy works with residents, neighborhoods, local agencies, supporters, and government entities. Advocacy efforts include providing technical expertise (on topics, such as, effective alternatives to demolition or neglect of architecturally and culturally significant sites), sponsoring historic preservation workshops, taking direct action to preserve threatened historic places, and mobilizing support on behalf of its efforts. In 2018,the Conservancy worked with 10 community organizations, took direct action to help preserve 140 threatened historic sites, and mobilized nearly 3,000 people to take action on behalf of its preservation efforts.
EDUCATION: The Conservancy raises awareness about and reinforces the value of Los Angeles Countys rich architectural and cultural heritage through its education programs. Each year, more than 10,000 Los Angeles residents and visitors discoverand, often, rediscover the historic and cultural fabric of downtown Los Angeless built environment through the Conservancys award-winning walking tour program. Seven different walking tours are held weekly with special seasonal tours offered year round. Youth initiatives, such as in-school residencies and Student Walking Tours, align with California State Standards and bring concepts of historic preservation to life for over 1,000 students each year. The Conservancys signature program, Last Remaining Seats, welcomes nearly 11,000 people to historic movie palaces to enjoy classic films.
OUTREACH: Los Angeles Conservancy engages community stakeholders to advance recognition, preservation and revitalization of architectural and cultural resources of Los Angeles County. Strategic outreach efforts include bi-monthly member newsletter, deploying monthly e-news for approx 31,000 subscriber and email alerts regarding preservation, special events, and a proactive public relations approach. The Conservancys website (www.laconservancy.org) serves as a critical resource for supporters, community members, government entities, businesses and members of the general public. With 28,000 followers on Facebook, 15,000 followers on Instagram, and 14,000 followers on Twitter, the Conservancy counts on a strong base of active online supporters. Communications efforts support membership growth and expand the reach of the Conservancys education programs and advocacy work.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Linda Dishman | President & CEO | 40 | $232,618 |
| Adrian Fine | DIR. OF ADVOCACY | 40 | $137,612 |
| Elizabeth Leshin | DIR. OF DEVELOPMNT | 40 | $118,302 |
| Lisett Chavarela | COMMUNICATION DIR | 40 | $110,259 |
| Sarah Lann | DIR. OF EDUCATION | 40 | $108,560 |
| Raymond Wu | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jan Westman | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Michiko Shepherd | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Bill E Roschen | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Raymond Rindone | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Stacy Paek | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Sophia Nardin | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Andy Meyers | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Steven Mccall | Director | 1 | $0 |
| David C Martin | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Roella Hsieh Louie | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jingbo Lou | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Lane | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Galinia Krivitsky | Director | 1 | $0 |
| David Kopple | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Diane Keaton | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Anna Jacobson | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Luis Hoyos | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Maxine Greenspan | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Jared Franz | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| David Cocke | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Corinna Cherian | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Bestor | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Joy Forbes | DEVELOPMT CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| Linda Brettler | ADVOCACY CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Deasy | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Needleman | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Alice Carr | Chairman | 4 | $0 |
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