Fall 2009: Hakeem Olajuwon arrived in Houston for a two month visit mid-September 2009. During his stay Preserved in Time forwarded a letter of intent and began contract negotiations for the West Mansion. The negotiations died when Mr. Olajuwon notified Preserved in Time he could not allow an eight month closing period. Preserved in Time had planned to apply for grant monies to acquire the mansion. The grant process takes approximately eight months, and Preserved in Time could not agree to close within three months. Mr. Olajuwon left Houston mid-November with a contract unsigned.
Undaunted, the organization welcomed 2010 with a new strategy. Preserved in Time could close within three months if it could raise the acquisition monies through letters of commitment. The organization began soliciting donors willing to commit to the project and forward monies at closing.
Spring 2010: Rumors that the Ross Sterling Mansion was possibly going on the market reached Preserved in Time mid-February 2010. For several years the organization had considered the Sterling Mansion another outstanding property worthy of acquiring and sharing with the public for educational purposes. Preserved in Time officers quickly investigated the rumors. A contract was signed and earnest monies forwarded on May 3, 2010.
May 2010: With the signing of the contract for the Sterling Mansion, Preserved in Time grew from one project to two projects. Efforts continue to solicit donors willing to commit to the acquisition of the West Mansion, while efforts have begun to raise the grant monies needed to acquire the Sterling Mansion. Support from the Community is imperative.
Preserved in Time needs your help! Together we can save these historic landmarks! Please note that the organization is a non-profit charity designated by the United States Internal Revenue Service with 501 (c) (3) status. Any donations made are tax deductible.
Preserved in Time is a 501 (c) (3) charity that relies on donations to carry out its mission. The organization is currently increasing its sponsorship by accepting donations at the following sponsorship levels:
Donation/Sponsor Levels |
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Level |
Amount |
Sponsorship Package |
Friend |
$ 100.00 |
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Participant |
$ 500.00 |
Name on brick in garden, 10% off gala events |
Supporter |
$ 1,000.00 |
Name on brick in garden and recognition in gala program |
Historian |
$ 2,500.00 |
Name on donor wall with level and recognition in gala program |
Leadership |
$ 5,000.00 |
Name on donor wall with level, 2 tickets to Gala |
Preservationist |
$ 10,000.00 |
Name on donor wall with level, 4 tickets to Gala |
All donations made are tax deductible |
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Current Projects: The Jim West Mansion and the Sterling Mansion
Sponsorship donations can be made online using Google Checkout, or, by forwarding a check to the organization’s mailing address.
Thank you for supporting Preserved in Time and our efforts to save the West and Sterling Mansions.