named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
ACE Mentor Program Support
Grants to support high school students pursuing architectural education through mentorship and career development
Academic and Professional Development Grants
Supports current students in architecture programs at institutions including Howard University, City College of New York, and University of the District of Columbia
John Belle Travel Fellowship
Annual fellowship supporting travel for architectural education; awarded to students such as David Zhang and Andrea Marie Nicole Nieava
Red Hook Initiative Partnership
Grant to empower youth in Red Hook, Brooklyn, to become resilient and engaged community co-creators
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 2 activities
- Funding academic and professional development for students at Howard UniversityFunds academic and professional development initiatives for current students at Howard University.
- Funding academic and professional development for students at the University of the District of ColumbiaFunds academic and professional development initiatives for current students at the University of the District of Columbia.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 2 activities
- Funding the ACE Mentor Program for high school students in architectureFunds the ACE Mentor Program to support high school students pursuing education and careers in architecture.
- Funding the John Belle Travel Fellowship for studentsAwards the John Belle Travel Fellowship to students, including David Zhang (2024) and Andrea Marie Nicole Nieava (2023), to support travel for academic or professional development.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funding Red Hook Initiative for youth community engagementFunds the Red Hook Initiative to empower youth in Red Hook to become resilient and engaged community co-creators.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funding academic and professional development for students at City College of New YorkFunds academic and professional development initiatives for current students at City College of New York.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Funding academic and professional development for James Mpundo MusasiziFunds academic and professional development for an individual, James Mpundo Musasizi.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$91K
Contributions & grants$50K55%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$34K37%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$14K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$62K
balance sheet
Total assets$890K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$890K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 13
- CARLOS CARDOSO — DIRECTOR
- CARMEN MENOCAL EFFECTIVE 1125 — DIRECTOR
- CASSIE WALKER — DIRECTOR
- DAVID FREEDMAN — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH LEBER — DIRECTOR
- JENNIE GWIN EFFECTIVE 51524 — DIRECTOR
- JILL CAVANAUGH — DIRECTOR
- JOHN BEYER — PRESIDENT & CHAIRPERSON
- KEVIN STORM — DIRECTOR
- MARGARET KITTINGER — DIRECTOR
- MAXWELL PAU — DIRECTOR
- NEIL KITTREDGE — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD METSKY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- ACE Mentor Program Partner — Receives grant funding to support high school students pursuing architectural education.
- City College of New York Partner — Receives grant funding to support student academic and professional development.
- Howard University Partner — Receives grant funding to support student academic and professional development.
- Red Hook Initiative Partner — Receives grant funding to empower youth in Red Hook.
- University of the District of Columbia Partner — Receives grant funding to support student academic and professional development.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Mentorship to Profession Pathwaymethodology: mentorship-to-professionBy connecting high school students with mentorship opportunities in architecture, we increase access to professional pathways, because sustained guidance and exposure build foundational skills and career awareness.
- Travel Fellowship for Experiential Learningmethodology: travel-fellowship-for-professional-growthBy providing travel fellowships to emerging professionals, we advance architectural education and growth, because immersive, real-world experiences deepen practice and inspire innovation.