Historic Takoma -- About HTI

About Historic Takoma, Inc.

Historic Takoma, Inc. (HTI) is a membership-based, all-volunteer, non-profit organization [Sec. 501 (c)(3)] dedicated to helping preserve the heritage of Takoma Park, MD and Takoma, DC through educational activities and preservation of historical landmarks and archives. The mission of HTI is to improve the quality of life in the Takoma community by: (1) educating the public about the value of historic preservation; (2) promoting public policies that foster preservation of historic resources; (3) preserving the architecture and physical environment of the Takoma community; (4) working with the community to revitalize business areas; (5) procuring and preserving artifacts and archives relating to the history of the community; (6) establishing and maintaining historic structures and exhibits for the public; and, (7) holding meetings and other events for the instruction and information of members and the public.

HTI was incorporated in Maryland in 1979 and in the District of Columbia in 1999. The organization has been a United Way Agency (code 8361) for many years and is certified by the State of Maryland as a charitable organization. HTI is governed by a 13-member board of directors and conducts its activities through a committee structure. At the beginning of 2001 the organization had approximately 350 members. HTI is dependent completely upon funds obtained through membership dues, donations, and grants from individuals and public and private entities. Membership is open to the general public.