Houston Architecture Foundation

EIN: 760218990 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Houston, TX

Total Revenue
$226,335
Total Expenses
$314,962
Total Assets
$4,963,788
Net Assets
$3,411,447
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Rusty Bienvenue
Phone
7135200155
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Houston Architecture Foundation, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $226K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 80% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $315K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 39% operating deficit.

Mission

The organization's primary exempt purpose is the education of the public concerning the role of architecture and urban design in improving the quality of life for the city.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $324,596
Program Service Revenue $39,320
Investment Income $38,988
Other Revenue $-176,569
TOTAL REVENUE $226,335

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $54,729
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $12,821
Program Expenses $266,995
Other Expenses $260,233
TOTAL EXPENSES $314,962

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $226,335 $1,130,551 -0.8%
Expenses $314,962 $290,293 +0.1%
Net Income $-88,627 $840,258 -1.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
1248

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
5
$0
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Karla Castillo Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carrie Stallwitz Assoc AIA Past President 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cynthia Lescalleet Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Derek Webb AIA President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Melvalean McLemore Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Corey Lynch Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Sachtleben Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jose Ignacio Perezanta AIA Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Greg Benjamin AIA Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristi M Gollwitzer PE Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marcus Martinez Assoc AIA Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Terry Nesch Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christa D Stoneham Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AJ Sustaita AIA Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Clegg AIA Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anthony T Furino Assoc AIA President Elect 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Royster AIA Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rusty Bienvenue Executive Dir. 3.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
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 $226,335 $314,962 $4,963,788 $-88,627
2023 $1,130,551 $290,293 $5,108,959 $840,258
2022 $179,139 $241,964 $4,409,781 $-62,825
2021 $514,862 $182,694 $4,456,893 $332,168
2020 $336,427 $59,189 $4,348,436 $277,238
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