The Center For Architecture Inc
- Assets
- $3.3m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 03/1967
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 22-3047700
Organization Overview
The Center For Architecture Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Center For Architecture Inc employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Architecture Inc 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 12/2021, Center For Architecture Inc generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.6%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE APPR'N OF ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN THROUGH EDU. & PUB. PROGRAMS & EXHIBITIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEARNING BY DESIGN:NY PROVIDES IN-SCHOOL ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN RESIDENCY PROGRAMS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR NYC STUDENTS AND TEACHERS, USING ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN TO ENRICH THE K THROUGH 12 CURRICULUM AND DEVELOP PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS. PROGRAMS AT THE CENTER INCLUDES DESIGN WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS, YOUTH AND ADULTS AT THE CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED DURING THE SCHOOL DAY, DURING SCHOOL VACATION PERIODS AND ON EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE EXHIBITIONS ARE DESIGNED TO ENGAGE THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND DESIGN PROFESSIONALS IN CURRENT TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM. FREE ACCESS TO GALLERIES AND LECTURES OFFER THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE UNDERSTANDING OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jesse Lazar Deputy Director | 26 | $98,481 | |
Ben Prosky Executive Director | Officer | 16 | $94,989 |
Henry Zachary Director Of Finance | Trustee | 8 | $71,101 |
Barry Bergdoll President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Melissa Billig Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Katherine Chia Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $948,417 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $622,307 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $156,582 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,727,306 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $359,770 |
| Investment income | $34,698 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $28,114 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$132,060 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,017,828 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $102,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $171,583 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $81,149 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $830,721 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $29,002 |
| Other employee benefits | $137,731 |
| Payroll taxes | $76,447 |
| 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 | $5,532 |
| Fees for services: Other | $30,141 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $78,397 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $262,318 |
| Travel | $6,055 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $68,352 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,017,672 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $415,824 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $18,440 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $64,408 |
| 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 | $83,618 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $898,987 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,806,033 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $25,711 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,313,021 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $100,245 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $112,978 |
| 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 | $150,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $427,785 |
| Total liabilities | $791,008 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,441,652 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,080,361 |
| 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 | $3,313,021 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that The Center For Architecture Inc has recieved totaling $137,033.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT FOR "RESET: TOWARDS A NEW COMMONS," AN EXHIBITION OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN EXPLORING NEW DYNAMICS OF LIVING, COMMUNITY AND COLLABORATION | $100,000 |
Kpf Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL USE | $19,500 |
Graham Foundation For Advanced Studies In The Fine Arts Chicago, IL PURPOSE: RESET: TOWARDS A NEW COMMONS | $10,000 |
American Institute Of Architects Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6,500 |
Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORTS OF THE CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE'S PATRONS | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $33 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $567,166 |
| Earnings | $64,956 |
| Grants | $37,500 |
| Ending Balance | $594,622 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Dia Center For The Arts Inc New York, NY | $215,209,262 | $19,693,933 |
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Utica, NY | $139,434,457 | $25,944,561 |
Bethel Woods Center For The Arts Inc Liberty, NY | $30,099,296 | $24,809,456 |
Artsquest Bethlehem, PA | $46,615,180 | $27,430,533 |
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center Midland, PA | $37,610,958 | $11,880,429 |
Joan Mitchell Foundation Inc New York, NY | $163,093,074 | $7,287,755 |
African American Cultural Center Pittsburgh, PA | $15,275,830 | $8,128,417 |
Pioneer Works Art Foundation Brooklyn, NY | $17,838,425 | $7,041,619 |
St Anns Warehouse Inc Brooklyn, NY | $32,618,208 | $8,833,127 |
Mount Carmel Guild Education Newark, NJ | $2,668,838 | $6,215,422 |
One Club For Creativity Inc New York, NY | $23,237,696 | $9,988,732 |
Consensus Building Institute Inc Cambridge, MA | $9,333,296 | $7,559,086 |