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ABOUT US

Old Riverside Foundation is a certified 501(c)(3) non-profit civic organization incorporated July 25, 1979. Our purposes are education and advocacy related to the recognition, appreciation, and preservation of the historic built environment and associated cultural resources in the City of Riverside. 

 

WHAT WE DO

  • Encourage the conservation of historic homes and neighborhoods
  • Advocate to local government for historic preservation
  • Educate homeowners and building trades on standards and practices for the preservation and maintenance of heritage structures
  • Maintain an architectural salvage operation
  • Sponsor events regarding historic preservation and appreciation (Vintage Home Tour, seminars, workshops, walking tours, publications, and more)
  • Provide grants to homeowners for historic preservation and restoration
  • Recognize and celebrate outstanding efforts with our annual Preservation Awards
  • Provide information on tax advantages for the preservation of historic properties
  • Promote dialogue among local preservation groups
  • Hands-on preservation of the landmark Peter J. Weber House
  • Preserve and advocate for cultural resources (drawings, photography, writings, and ephemera) related to the creation of the historic built environment

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dave Stolte
President
Design director Dave Stolte joined the board in June, 2019 and was elected President in 2021. He brings forty years of experience in design and illustration to help bolster ORF’s public-facing visuals along with communication and organizational skills as an entrepreneur. He is editor for our newsletter and serves on all committees. He is the author of Some Architect: Peter J. Weber's Enduring Creativity, published by Old Riverside Foundation and Inlandia Institute in 2025.

Carol McDoniel
Vice President
Carol joined the board after completing her internship and Master’s degree in History with an emphasis in Public History in 2013. She serves on our Grants and Nominating Committees.

Ruth West
Treasurer
Ruth has been a board member twice since, the latest stretch beginning in 2015. She also chairs the Weber House and Awards Committees and serves on the Salvage Committee and Nominating Committee.

Nancy Parrish
Secretary
Nancy has been a board member twice for a total of ten years, with the latest stretch beginning in 2013. Nancy has been the annual Vintage Home Tour Chair since 2008.

Etienne Caroline

Stephanie DeAnda

Kelly Grady

Josiah White

ANNUAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2024–2025

FIVE-YEAR COMPARISONS

Income $71,053
Expenses $67,108
Net Gain $3945
Fiscal Year 23/24
Income $69,046
Expenses $49,525
Net Gain $19,521
Fiscal Year 22/23
Income $79,677
Expenses $64,732
Net Gain $14945
Fiscal Year 21/22
Income $47,485
Expenses $35,532
Net Gain $11953
Fiscal Year 20/21
Income $25,214
Expenses $37,060
Net Loss –$11,846

FISCAL YEARS 23/24 TO 24/25 ASSET COMPARISONS

Checking Account Balance $43,869 $42,538
Investment Account Balance $90,492 $99,336
Salvage Inventory $25,000 $25,000
Weber House Furnishings $35,000 $35,000
Total Balance on Hand $194,361 $201,874
Fiscal Year Balance Gain $7,513

FISCAL YEAR 24/25 INCOME

OPERATIONS
Membership $13,125
Donations $886
Pass-through Transactions $7,726
General $135
Investment Dividends $3,515
Capital Gain Distributions $2,590
EVENTS
Vintage Home Tour $32,336
Other Events $737
Salvage
Sales $8,075
Weber House
Tours $1,345
Shop
Merchandise Sales $583
Total Income $71,053

FISCAL YEAR 24/25 EXPENSES

OPERATIONS
Budgeted $11,361
Transaction Fees $832
Unanticipated $30
GRANTS
Restoration Grants (paid out) $10,490
Pass-through Transactions $7,726
Other Grants $2,500
EVENTS
Vintage Home Tour $6,705
Other Events $5,563
SALVAGE
Storage $2,424
Transaction Fees $195
WEBER HOUSE
General $15,098
SHOP
Cost of Goods $3,352
Transaction Fees $832
Total Expenses $67,108

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