Chicago Architecture Foundation
- Assets
- $30.0m
- Revenue
- $21.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 81
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 10/1966
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 36-6144362
Organization Overview
Chicago Architecture Foundation, operating under the name Chicago Architecture Center(cac), is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1966. 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 12/2023, Chicago Architecture Center(cac) employed 81 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago Architecture Center(cac) 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, Chicago Architecture Center(cac) generated $21.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.8m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.7% 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.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVANCE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF ARCHITECTURE. SEE SCHEDULE O.THE CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION'S (DBA CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER "CAC") MISSION IS TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO DISCOVER WHY DESIGN MATTERS.CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION IS THE LEADING ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO CELEBRATING AND PROMOTING CHICAGO AS A CENTER OF ARCHITECTURAL INNOVATION. AS CHICAGO'S FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS ON URBAN DESIGN, CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION INSPIRES PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BUILDING OF VIBRANT COMMUNITIES AND TO DEMAND THE HIGHEST STANDARD IN URBAN DESIGN. CAC AWAKENS YOUNG PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH THE DISCOVERY OF ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND DESIGN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
TOURS ARE THE HALLMARK OF THE CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER AND OFFER INSIGHTS INTO CHICAGO'S BUILDINGS, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND ENVIRONMENTS. IN 2022 TOUR ATTENDANCE WAS OVER 22,000 FOR WALKING TOURS AND OVER 318,000 FOR BOAT TOURS. CAC TOURS ARE GIVEN BY 386 TRAINED VOLUNTEER DOCENTS WHO ALSO WRITE AND CONCEPTUALIZE THE TOUR OFFERINGS FOR BOAT, BUS, WALKING AND EL.
MUSEUM SHOP, MARKETING, MEMBERSHIP AND OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
THE CAC YOUTH INITIATIVES AND CAC TEEN PROGRAMS PROVIDE PROGRAMMING AND TOURS ABOUT ARCHITECTURE AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, COVERING "STEM" CURRICULUM SUBJECTS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATHEMATICS, FOR K-12 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS THROUGH FIELD TRIPS, WORKSHOPS, COMPETITIONS, CAMPS, INTERNSHIPS AND CLASSROOM PROGRAMS. THE CAC'S NEWHOUSE ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN COMPETITION SHOWCASES THE TALENTS OF CHICAGO AREA STUDENTS WHO CREATE PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS. CAC'S LONGEST STANDING EDUCATION PROGRAM, NEWHOUSE, CELEBRATED 40 YEARS OF INSPIRING TEENS TO DISCOVER WHY DESIGN MATTERS IN 2022. OTHER CORE PROGRAM INCLUDE GIRLS BUILD!, AND TEEN FELLOWS.
CAC OFFERS EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS ON THE SUBJECT OF ARCHITECTURE AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. IN 2022, OVER 35,000 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN OUR EXHIBITIONS. THE CENTER OFFERS A SKYSCRAPER GALLERY, ROTATING EXHIBITS AND ALARGE-SCALE INTERACTIVE MODEL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John W Rutledge Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ann Thompson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jenny Niemann Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Will Johns Treasurer - Thru 3/2022 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Pintozzi Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Henry H Kuehn Life Trustees | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $914,118 |
| Fundraising events | $394,028 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $939,821 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,992,469 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $23,134 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,240,436 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $16,652,779 |
| Investment income | $33,257 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,350 |
| Net Rental Income | $71,570 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $22 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$167,326 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $265,709 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $21,105,013 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $28,045 |
| 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. | $1,214,307 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $624,295 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,060,786 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $166,996 |
| Other employee benefits | $341,856 |
| Payroll taxes | $320,122 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $53,890 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,376,726 |
| Advertising and promotion | $437,463 |
| Office expenses | $47,820 |
| Information technology | $330,124 |
| Royalties | $9,250 |
| Occupancy | $1,197,839 |
| Travel | $90,648 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $41,579 |
| Interest | $63,595 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $983,714 |
| Insurance | $83,832 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $21,751,433 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,476,837 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,066,969 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,967,647 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $28,225 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $215,794 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $262,870 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,710,936 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $86,322 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $14,208,111 |
| Total assets | $30,023,711 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $536,872 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $57,999 |
| 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 | $1,918,702 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $16,432,836 |
| Total liabilities | $18,946,409 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,765,774 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,311,528 |
| 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 | $30,023,711 |