HTR FOUNDATION, INC.
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA

The HTR Foundation is established as a foundation under the internal revenue code with Copie Hill, Jeffery McClanathan, and James A. Wesley, and J. Dennis Sexton as its initial Board of Directors. The Corporation’s purpose is providing funds to protect the historical, cultural and environmental heritage of the United States through protection of American Civil War sites. Our Mission Jeff is a managing member of McClanathan, Burg & Associates, LLC, with over 30 years of experience in audit and accounting practices. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Jeff received his certification in 1979 and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA) as well as the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accounts (FICPA). Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Jeff’s passion for this city is immense. From the arts to business and politics, he plays an active role in the community. Board Memberships: HTR Foundation, Inc. – President, Member of the Board of Trustees Known in the business world as “Jim,” James A. Wesley was one of the original Trustees of the HTR Foundation. Mr. Wesley has been fascinated by the Civil War since his childhood, and through his work with the Foundation aims to further the cause of history education in Florida and around the country. Mr. Wesley’s career began in agriculture, raising cattle and citrus in Central and South Florida. He soon transitioned into investment advising, and for the past 40 years he has advised very prominent businesses, Real Estate Developers, and hotel and restaurant owners in the Central Florida area, including Budget Rent-A-Car. His clients also included Arthur “Copie” Hill, through whom he became involved in the HTR Foundation. The HTR Foundation is established as a foundation under the internal revenue code with Copie Hill, Jeffery McClanathan, and James A. Wesley, and J. Dennis Sexton as its initial Board of Directors. The Corporation’s purpose is providing funds to protect the historical, cultural and environmental heritage of the United States through protection of American Civil War sites. Our Mission Jeff is a managing member of McClanathan, Burg & Associates, LLC, with over 30 years of experience in audit and accounting practices. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Jeff received his certification in 1979 and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA) as well as the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accounts (FICPA). Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Jeff’s passion for this city is immense. From the arts to business and politics, he plays an active role in the community. Board Memberships: HTR Foundation, Inc. – President, Member of the Board of Trustees Known in the business world as “Jim,” James A. Wesley was one of the original Trustees of the HTR Foundation. Mr. Wesley has been fascinated by the Civil War since his childhood, and through his work with the Foundation aims to further the cause of history education in Florida and around the country. Mr. Wesley’s career began in agriculture, raising cattle and citrus in Central and South Florida. He soon transitioned into investment advising, and for the past 40 years he has advised very prominent businesses, Real Estate Developers, and hotel and restaurant owners in the Central Florida area, including Budget Rent-A-Car. His clients also included Arthur “Copie” Hill, through whom he became involved in the HTR Foundation. Want to volunteer or help out Civil War charities or organizations in your area? Find out how! HTR's mission is put into action by deploying resources for Civil War site preservation, education, and related programs. Does your Civil War charity need a grant? Get an application now! The HTR Foundation is dedicated to preserving the legacy and lessons of the American Civil War and its historic sites. We provide grants and support for preservation and education projects in Florida and across the country. Before contacting the HTR Foundation regarding grants, please be sure you have thoroughly reviewed the materials and links available on this website. Answers to the most common questions are available in provided materials. Whether you want to inquire about our services or simply ask a question, use the handy form below to contact us. We usually are able to reply within a few hours, but may take up to 24 hours to respond during weekdays. Weekend inquiries will be serviced the next business day. Before contacting the HTR Foundation regarding grants, please be sure you have thoroughly reviewed the materials and links available on this website. Answers to the most common questions are available in provided materials. Whether you want to inquire about our services or simply ask a question, use the handy form below to contact us. We usually are able to reply within a few hours, but may take up to 24 hours to respond during weekdays. Weekend inquiries will be serviced the next business day.