About Us

World Heritage USA raises funds and organizes and carries out activities and programs on behalf of ICOMOS-USA, the United States National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites.

ICOMOS-USA promotes the conservation of the world’s cultural heritage and stronger connections to the global heritage community through advocacy, education, and the international exchange of people and ideas. We are part of the worldwide ICOMOS network of people, institutions, government agencies, and private corporations who support the conservation of the world’s heritage. ICOMOS comprises over 11,000 members, organized into 113 national committees.

As the only U.S. professional preservation organization with a global focus, ICOMOS-USA is the gateway for U.S. preservation professionals and supporters to participate in worldwide heritage conservation activities. ICOMOS-USA facilitates the engagement of American ICOMOS members in information exchanges, conferences and symposia, and international specialized committees.

World Heritage USA and ICOMOS-USA promote the sharing of information and ideas on important heritage conservation issues among preservationists around the world.

The United States National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites is a private, non-profit, non-governmental organization with 501(c)(3) status. The ICOMOS-USA U.S. Tax Identification number is 23-7366110. ICOMOS-USA’s IRS Form 990 for the year ending 6/30/2021 is available here.