Nonprofit · EIN 52-1592783
WASHINGTON ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20004
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $394,364 | $379,281 | $15,083 | $105,806 | $168,243 | -$62,437 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $324,151 | $411,705 | -$87,554 | $139,385 | $235,611 | -$96,226 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $266,228 | $470,507 | -$204,279 | $145,421 | $159,215 | -$13,794 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $470,546
- of which government grants
- $93,288
- Program service revenue
- $59,612
- Investment income
- $380
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$136,174
- Other revenue
- -$136,174
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $15,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,500
- Program services (functional)
- $309,833
- Management and general (functional)
- $64,384
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,064
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $139,385
- Total assets, end of year
- $105,806
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $168,243
- Net assets, end of year
- -$62,437
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$62,437
- Gross receipts
- $581,323
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 300
- Year formed
- 1988
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY FITCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 5 | $0 | $200,545 | $5,330 |
| JEFFREY KERR | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN CRUMP | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN GARRETT | SECRETARY UNTIL JANUARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ARMSTRONG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NISHU SINHA | SECRETARY AS OF JANUARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA VOLPICELLI | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH SACCO | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER COOK | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD REYES-GAVILAN | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROARK REDWOOD | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| R DENISE EVERSON | DIRECTOR AT LARGE UNTIL APRIL Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GREENBAUM | DIRECTOR AT LARGE AS OF JULY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CROPPER | DIRECTOR AT LARGE AS OF JULY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN SHOEMAKER | DIRECTOR AT LARGE AS OF JULY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID DAILEDA | DIRECTOR AT LARGE AS OF JULY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MATT O'MALLEY | DIRECTOR AT LARGE AS OF JULY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY FITCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 5 | $0 | $200,178 | $2,275 |
| GINA VOLPICELLI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY KERR | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC FAIRBROTHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ARMSTRONG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN GARRETT | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER COOK | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH SACCO | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNA KELLEY | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD REYES-GAVILAN | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH WINGO | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| R DENISE EVERSON | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY FITCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 5 | $0 | $189,596 | $1,896 |
| GINA VOLPICELLI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY KERR | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD RAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ARMSTRONG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN GARRETT | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER COOK | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH SACCO | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNA KELLEY | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC FAIRBROTHER | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD REYES-GAVILAN | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH WINGO | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 421 7TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004-2229
- In care of
- % MARY FITCH
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KIMBERLY BENDER, 421 7TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004
- Signed the 990
- KIMBERLY BENDER, CURRENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (202) 347-9403
- Website
- WWW.AIADC.COM/WAF
- Return prepared by
- JM&M
Mission
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT ARCHITECTURE AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- DACKIDS - DACKIDS INCLUDES 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. THESE PROGRAMS ALSO EXPOSE KIDS TO NEW PERSPECTIVES ABOUT THEIR COMMUNITY. THE DESIGN LIKE A GIRL MENTORING PROGRAM ENHANCES STEM SKILLS AND INTRODUCES GIRLS TO FEMALE ROLE MODELS IN ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION.Expenses $137,259 · revenue $42,387
- ARCHITECTURE IN SCHOOLS - EXPOSING DC STUDENTS TO THE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN OF THE BUILD ENVIRONMENT. THIS PROGRAM IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED.BARBARA G. LAURIE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FOR ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS FROM DC.Expenses $137,258 · grants $15,000
- PUBLIC PROGRAMMING - INCLUDES EXHIBITIONS, TOURS, FILM SCREENINGS, AND LECTURES THAT UNDERSCORE THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT WITH ARCHITECTURE. THESE PROGRAMS HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS BECOME BETTER STEWARDS OF THE COMMUNITY'S BUILT RESOURCES.Expenses $27,500 · revenue $4,275
- 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.Expenses $7,816 · revenue $12,950
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1592783
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A400)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $105,806
- Income (IRS master file)
- $581,323
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $394,364 | $379,281 | $105,806 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $324,151 | $411,705 | $139,385 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $266,228 | $470,507 | $145,421 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $553,844 | $401,889 | $336,306 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-1592783).
Questions about WASHINGTON ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of WASHINGTON ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WASHINGTON ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION is 52-1592783.
- Is WASHINGTON ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to WASHINGTON ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WASHINGTON ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WASHINGTON ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WASHINGTON ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WASHINGTON ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KIMBERLY BENDER.
- Who are the officers and directors of WASHINGTON ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WASHINGTON ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $394,364, expenses of $379,281 and total assets of $105,806 at year end.
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