The Vernacular Architecture Forum
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $432.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Mount Vernon, VA
- Founding
- 02/1986
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 52-1272182
Organization Overview
The Vernacular Architecture Forum, operating under the name Attention Claudia Brown, is located in Mount Vernon, VA. 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 12/2023, Attention Claudia Brown generated $432.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $213.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.9% per year over the past 9 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
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. THE 2023 CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN PLYMOUTH, MA ON MAY 17-20, 2023. THE CONFERENCE INCLUDED MANY RELEVANT SPEAKERS AND TOPICS, INCLUDING FIELD TOURS OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD, EARLY BUILDING AND BUIDERS IN SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS, AND FROM IRON BOG TO CRANBERRY BOG.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Alec Stewart Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Samuel Ross Palfreyman Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Caroline Spurry Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Paula Mohr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Phil Gruen First Vice P | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Willa Granger 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 | $224,734 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $224,734 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $128,052 |
| Investment income | $49,383 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $22,819 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $432,097 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $29,777 |
| 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 | $5,500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,155 |
| 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 | $30,423 |
| Information technology | $3,640 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $6,260 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $98,453 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,643 |
| All other expenses | $7,697 |
| Total functional expenses | $213,934 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $110,755 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $14,888 |
| 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 | $1,905,516 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,031,159 |
| 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 | $2,016,959 |
| 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 | $2,031,159 |