Van Alen Institute Projects In Public Architecture
- Assets
- $37.6m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 04/1938
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 13-1655152
Organization Overview
Van Alen Institute Projects In Public Architecture is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 1938. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Van Alen Institute Projects In Public Architecture employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Van Alen Institute Projects In Public Architecture is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Van Alen Institute Projects In Public Architecture generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Van Alen Institute Projects In Public Architecture has awarded 23 individual grants totaling $1,034,945. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VAN ALEN INSTITUTE HELPS CREATE EQUITABLE CITIES THROUGH INCLUSIVE DESIGN. IN AN EQUITABLE CITY, COMMUNITIES ARE ENGAGED IN THE CONCEPTION AND CREATION OF THEIR BUILT ENVIRONMENT, REGARDLESS OF INCOME OR PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES. COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING BUILDS RESILIENCE, SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE, AND ULTIMATELY, MORE JUST CITIES. FOR MORE THAN 129 YEARS, OUR PURPOSEFUL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, CONVENING CAPACITY, AND GLOBAL NETWORK HAVE PRODUCED PROFOUND TRANSFORMATIONS IN THE PUBLIC REALM OF NEW YORK CITY AND BEYOND. WITH AN AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO DESIGN, THE VAN ALEN TEAM HAS BACKGROUNDS IN ARCHITECTURE, ARTS AND CULTURE, CIVIC ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, PRESERVATION, AND PUBLIC POLICY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE VAN ALEN PROGRAM SOLVES FOR THE POWER IMBALANCE PREVENTING PEOPLE FROM SHAPING THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES BY FORMING PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN RESIDENTS AND DESIGNERS, CO-CREATING WORKSHOPS AND BUILT PROJECTS THAT MEET NEIGHBORHOODS SPECIFIC NEEDS, AND EQUIPPING RESIDENTS WITH TOOLS AND SKILL TO LEAD MORE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN 2022, THE VAN ALEN PROGRAM INCLUDED INITIATIVES SUCH AS NEIGHBORHOODS NOW, LUCID PROJECT: ALBANY, AND GOWANUS ACTION.
"PUBLIC REALM R&D" SURFACES THE WORK OF EMERGING DESIGNERS AND TESTS NEW STRATEGIES TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER IN PUBLIC SPACE. WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, AND SOME OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE PRACTITIONERS IN DESIGN, WE CREATE SPACES THAT FOSTER TRUST AND SOCIAL COHESION IN LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS. IN 2022, VAN ALEN LAUNCHED COMMON GROUND BY CHERYL WING-ZI WONG IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN PARTNERSHIP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carla Swickerath Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jared Della Valle Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Johnson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jenn Gustetic Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Bednark Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Bernstein Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $124,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $544,922 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $669,422 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,017,637 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,701,670 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $767,776 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $303,854 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,116 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $790,052 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $104,630 |
| Payroll taxes | $79,981 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $332,309 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,769 |
| Office expenses | $32,021 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $36,324 |
| Travel | $13,900 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,159 |
| Interest | $149,247 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $146,458 |
| Insurance | $29,460 |
| All other expenses | $7,409 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,974,777 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $558,769 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $146,300 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $119,545 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,536,487 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $32,242,993 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $37,604,094 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $140,424 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $4,203,922 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $4,344,346 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $32,583,756 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $675,992 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $37,604,094 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Van Alen Institute Projects In Public Architecture has awarded $741,195 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
82ND STREET DISTRICT MANAGEMENTASSOCIATION INC PURPOSE: REGRANTS WERE MADE T | $80,357 |
BEDFORD STUYVESANT RESTORATION CORP PURPOSE: REGRANTS WERE MADE T | $80,357 |
BED-STUY GATEWAY BID PURPOSE: REGRANTS WERE MADE T | $180,358 |
COMMUNITY LEAGUE OF THEHEIGHTS INC PURPOSE: REGRANTS WERE MADE T | $80,357 |
FOURTH ARTS BLOCK (FABNYC) PURPOSE: REGRANTS WERE MADE T | $80,357 |
NORTHWEST BRONX COMMUNITY & CLERGYCOALITION PURPOSE: REGRANTS WERE MADE T | $80,357 |