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Nonprofit · EIN 82-2512296

AUSTIN FOUNDATION FOR ARCHITECTURE

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78701

Financials

$99K$165K2023$187K$119K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AUSTIN FOUNDATION FOR ARCHITECTURE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$187,426$118,891$68,535$469,094$23$469,071
December 31, 2023990-EZ$99,115$165,460-$66,345$401,557$1,021$400,536
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$167,809
of which government grants
$60,000
Program service revenue
$15,545
Investment income
$7,096
Net income from fundraising events
-$3,024
Other revenue
-$3,024

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,000
Other salaries and wages
$16,094
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$16,094
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$119
Accounting fees
$9,113
Program services (functional)
$51,712
Management and general (functional)
$67,179

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$401,557
Total assets, end of year
$469,094
Total liabilities, end of year
$23
Net assets, end of year
$469,071
Gross unrelated business income
-$3,024
Gross receipts
$190,450
Employees
0
Volunteers
60
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
TX

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Daniel WoodroffePresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Justin RankinTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Veronica Castro de BarreraDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Emily EisenhartDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Libby GillenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Michael HsuDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Larry SpeckDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
DJ StoutDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ingrid SpencerExecutive Director
Trustee or director
3$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melba WhatleyChair2$0
Larry SpeckDirector2$0
Michael HsuDirector2$0
Daniel WoodroffeDirector1$0
Judy PesekDirector1$0
Moyo OyelolaDirector1$0
Emily EisenhartDirector1$0
Libby GillenDirector1$0
Veronica Castro de BarreraDirector1$0
Ingrid SpencerExecutive Director3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
801 W 12TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701-1701
In care of
% CHRIS NOACK
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Ingrid Spencer, 507 Walsh St, Austin, TX 78703
Signed the 990
Ingrid Spencer, Executive Director
Phone
(512) 452-4332
Return prepared by
Gregory A Copp Inc

Mission

To illuminate the impact of design for all through curated and pop-up programming that expands the understanding and appreciation of design excellence and its myriad applications on behalf of diverse communities.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Architectural Tours In 2024, the organization provided tours of Austin, including architectural boat tours, bicycle and walking tours based on the mobile website guidetoaustinarchitecture.com These tours had guides knowledgeable about the architecture, history, landscape, mobility, and urban planning of Austin, and gave the public the opportunity to get to know more about the citys unique places and spaces.
    Expenses $4,010 · grants $615 · revenue $3,960
  • Design Lectures Design Talks is a lecture series showcasing talented designers from Austin and beyond, with each installment focusing on an individual practitioner and their unique approach to their work. Pecha Kucha is a creative speaking event featuring 10 designers from different fields. The unique format invites presenters to make a short presentation on a creative topic, leading to a fast and furious evening of entertainment and creative inspiration.
    Expenses $7,642 · revenue $6,727
  • Exhibitions evolve and change each year. In 2024, the organization participated in several public exhibitions including Las Pinatas ATX & Waterwork. Las Pinatas was a partnership with AIA Austin and the Parks Foundation, and invited the community to engage with pinata-inspired sculptural artworks. WaterWork debuted as a partnership between the Austin Foundation for Architecture and the The Trail Conservancy. The event featured the video artwork of 15 Austin artists projected on the historic Seaholm Intake facility. The immersive experience was visible on land and from Lady Bird Lake. The colossal projection celebrated the many talents of Austins creative community.
    Expenses $34,877 · revenue $16,390
  • The Women in Arcitecture annual scholarship is awarded to minority female identifying students attending the University School of Architecture. Students are also paired with a mentor in the profession. In 2024, two scholarship awards were granted totaling $5,000.
    Expenses $5,183 · revenue $33,300

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
82-2512296
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$469,094
Income (IRS master file)
$190,450

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$187,426$118,891$469,094XML
990-EZDecember 2023$99,115$165,460$401,557XML
990December 2022$320,225$99,202$467,103IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 82-2512296).

Questions about AUSTIN FOUNDATION FOR ARCHITECTURE

What is the EIN of AUSTIN FOUNDATION FOR ARCHITECTURE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AUSTIN FOUNDATION FOR ARCHITECTURE is 82-2512296.
Is AUSTIN FOUNDATION FOR ARCHITECTURE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to AUSTIN FOUNDATION FOR ARCHITECTURE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AUSTIN FOUNDATION FOR ARCHITECTURE 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 AUSTIN FOUNDATION FOR ARCHITECTURE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AUSTIN FOUNDATION FOR ARCHITECTURE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of AUSTIN FOUNDATION FOR ARCHITECTURE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Ingrid Spencer.
Who are the officers and directors of AUSTIN FOUNDATION FOR ARCHITECTURE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does AUSTIN FOUNDATION FOR ARCHITECTURE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $187,426, expenses of $118,891 and total assets of $469,094 at year end.

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