WASHINGTON ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1988

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARY FITCH

Phone

2023479403

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WASHINGTON ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION, founded in 1988, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $324K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $412K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 27% operating deficit.

Mission

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT ARCHITECTURE AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $126,563 Revenue: $14,271

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...

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 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.

Program 2

Expenses: $126,563 Revenue: $13,488

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...

Program 3

Expenses: $86,599 Revenue: $6,075

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...

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.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $429,502

Program Service Revenue $45,834

Investment Income $2,330

Other Revenue $-153,515

TOTAL REVENUE $324,151

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $45,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $4,796

Program Expenses $347,476

Other Expenses $366,705

TOTAL EXPENSES $411,705

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$324,151	$266,228	+0.2%
Expenses	$411,705	$470,507	-0.1%
Net Income	$-87,554	$-204,279	-0.6%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

323

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$202,453

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
GINA VOLPICELLI	CHAIR	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFREY KERR	VICE CHAIR	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARC FAIRBROTHER	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL ARMSTRONG	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHRYN GARRETT	DIRECTOR AT LARGE	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER COOK	DIRECTOR AT LARGE	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH SACCO	DIRECTOR AT LARGE	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUZANNA KELLEY	DIRECTOR AT LARGE	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD REYES-GAVILAN	DIRECTOR AT LARGE	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH WINGO	DIRECTOR AT LARGE	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
R DENISE EVERSON	DIRECTOR AT LARGE	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY FITCH	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	5.00	Officer	$0	$2,275	$202,453

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$324,151	$411,705	$139,385	$-87,554
2023	$266,228	$470,507	$145,421	$-204,279
2022	$553,844	$401,889	$336,306	$151,955
2021	$319,012	$407,581	$228,081	$-88,569
2020	$367,844	$315,620	$298,519	$52,224
2019	$424,680	$371,332	$112,088	$53,348
2018	$363,817	$303,719	$45,768	$60,098