The Vernacular Architecture Forum
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $241.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
- Founding
- 02/1986
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1272182
Organization Overview
The Vernacular Architecture Forum, operating under the name Attention Claudia Brown, is located in Raleigh, NC. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (P82) the organization is classified as: Developmentally Disabled Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Attention Claudia Brown 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, Attention Claudia Brown generated $241.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $68.4k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.6%) 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 BRING TOGETHER A VARIETY OF ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITIES WHO SHARE AN INTEREST IN THE FIELD OF ARCHITECTURE. IT IS DEDICATED TO THE APPRECIATION AND STUDY OF ORDINARY BUILDINGS AND LANDSCAPES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONFERENCES TO BENEFIT MEMBERS' KNOWLEDGE OF SUBJECT MATTER. DUE TO COVID-19 THE 2021 CONFERENCE WAS HELD VIRTUALLY ON MAY 21-22, 2021 AND COVERED THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: 1. WEST COAST VERNACULARS 2. JIM CROW AND ITS LEGACIES 3. INDIGENOUS TROPES AND DEMOCRATIC IDEALS: NATIVE AMERICANS SEEN FROM OUTSIDE AND IN 4. VERNACULAR EVOLUTIONS IN THE ATLANTIC WORLD 5. HOUSING IN THE U.S. POST WORLD WAR II ERA 6. CULTURAL DYNAMICS IN THE U.S. SOUTH 7. MARKETING VERNACULARITY 8. CONSTRUCTING CLASS IN THE UNITED STATES 1850-1940 9. ENVISIONING VERNACULARITY 10. BEYOND THE BUILDING: MATERIALS AND MESSAGES 11. CULTURAL LANDSCAPES
AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURAL FIELDWORK AND SCHOLARSHIP, AS WELL AS THE DISSEMINATION OF RESEARCH.
PUBLICATIONS INCLUDING JOURNAL, BOOK SERIES, AND E-NEWSLETTER
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paula Mohr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Ak Sandoval-Strausz First Vice P | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Claudia Brown Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
James Buckley President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Catherine Lavoie Second Vice | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Caroline Spurry Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $121,100 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $121,100 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $38,055 |
| Investment income | $31,815 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $45,332 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $241,578 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $18,159 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,227 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $28,096 |
| Information technology | $3,548 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $103 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,636 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,481 |
| All other expenses | $242 |
| Total functional expenses | $68,394 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $121,869 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $14,876 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,884,336 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,021,081 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,006,881 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $14,200 |
| 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 | $2,021,081 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Vernacular Architecture Forum has recieved totaling $100,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Bessemer Giving Fund Woodbridge, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
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