World Monuments Fund Raises $62 M., Tripling Its Endowment Ahead of Schedule

The World Monuments Fund has raised $62 million for its endowment, beating its fundraising target 18 months ahead of schedule and giving the New York-based preservation organization considerably more financial muscle to protect historic sites around the world.The campaign, announced Wednesday, has tripled the organization’s endowment net assets, which are expected to pass $100 million by 2028. The money will support everything from conservation training to emergency efforts to protect cultural