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.

Rich Vandenberg

Etienne Caroline

Stephanie DeAnda

Kelly Grady

Sorrelle Ellis-Williams