The Cleveland Restoration Society (CRS) is a 501(c)(3) private non-profit organization that was founded in 1972. CRS operated on a volunteer basis until 1987, when it hired its first professional full-time staff member. In the intervening decades, CRS has grown into a vibrant organization with an operating budget of nearly $2 million, an engaged board of trustees, a headquarters on Prospect Avenue in Cleveland, and a staff of professionals offering historic preservation programs and expertise throughout Greater Cleveland. CRS is a member of the National Trust Partners Network. We Envision a Future... Where our architectural and cultural heritage is recognized as essential in sustaining diverse and thriving communities. Our Core Values We value COLLABORATION: We make connections across differences to find solutions. Our work brings people together through cooperative partnerships and practices. We value INCLUSIVITY: We incorporate diverse points of view that generate equitable outcomes. Our work is designed to build bridges between communities. We value RESOURCEFULNESS: We are pragmatic, adaptable, and look for opportunities to serve as a catalyst. We work with a creative mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a forward-facing vision. We value EXCELLENCE: We are experts in preservation. We leverage our knowledge and professionalism to make choices for our community’s preservation with passion and integrity.