Washington Architectural Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington Architectural Foundation 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, Washington Architectural Foundation generated $266.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $470.5k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.3%) per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT ARCHITECTURE AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DACKIDS - DACKIDS ARE OTHER PROGRAMS SUCH AS MONTHLY KIDS' PROGRAMS, TOOLS OF THE TRADE, ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOURS, ARCHI-BUILDER STUDIO DACKIDS SUMMER CAMP AND DESIGN LIKE A GIRL MENTORING PROGRAM. THESE PROGRAMS TEACH MIDDLE-SCHOOLERS SKILLS IN DRAWING, MODEL-MAKING, SITE DESIGN, SUSTAINABILITY, AND THEATER SET DESIGN. IT ALSO EXPOSES KIDS TO A NEW PERSPECTIVES ABOUT THEIR COMMUNITY. THE DESIGN LIKE A GIRL MENTOR PROGRAM ENHANCES STEM SKILLS AND INTRODUCES GIRLS TO FEMALE ROLE MODELS IN ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION.
CANSTRUCTION - TEAMS OF ARCHITECTS BUILD FANTASTIC STRUCTURES DESIGNED ENTIRELY OUT OF CANNED AND BOXED FOOD. THE DISPLAY ALLOWED THE PUBLIC AND THE DESIGN COMMUNITY TO COME TOGETHER DURING THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY TO DRAW ATTENTION TO FOOD INSECURITY IN THE WASHINGTON DC AREA.
ARCHITECTURE IN SCHOOLS - EXPOSING DC STUDENTS TO THE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN OF THE BUILD COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED.BARBARA G. LAURIE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FOR ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS FROM DC.
PUBLIC PROGRAMMING - INCLUDES EXHIBITIONS, TOURS, FILM SCREENINGS AND, LECTURES WHICH UNDERSCORE THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING THE PUBLIC ENGAGE WITH ARCHITECTURE. THESE PROGRAMS HELP THE COMMUNITY BE BETTER STEWARDS THE COMMUNITY'S BUILT RESOURCES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gina Volpicelli Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jeffrey Kerr Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Todd Ray Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael Armstrong Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kathryn Garrett Director At Large | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Peter Cook Director At Large | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $188,750 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $100,214 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $104,461 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $393,425 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $32,288 |
Investment income | $40 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$159,875 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $266,228 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $27,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $20,000 |
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 | $9 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,548 |
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 | $12,047 |
Information technology | $3,083 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,219 |
Interest | $5,544 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $22,336 |
All other expenses | $5,287 |
Total functional expenses | $470,507 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $32,813 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $106,596 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $6,012 |
Total assets | $145,421 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,538 |
Grants payable | $8,608 |
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 | $126,069 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $159,215 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$13,794 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $145,421 |