Since its founding in 1974, the Historic Kansas City Foundation (HKCF) has been the only greater Kansas City nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the area's heritage, neighborhoods and historic built environment. Through advocacy, public policy, outreach and educational programming, HKCF is an advocate for, and participant in, the thoughtful and meaningful preservation and rehabilitation of historic buildings, landscapes, and neighborhoods. The organization is financed through memberships, corporate and foundation gifts and public grants. HKCF maintains a professional staff guided by a Board of Directors.