irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $20KCOMMITTEE PROGRAMS - CONSISTS OF PROGRAMS INITIATED AND IMPLEMENTED BY OUR VARIOUS COMMITTEES WHICH ARE ORGANIZED AROUND SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITIES. THESE PROGRAMS BUILD COMMUNITY, AND ALLOW FOR KNOWLEDGE SHARING, NETWORKING AND MENTORING. THEY ALSO PROVIDE A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FOR OUR MEMBERS.
- #2 $11KGENERAL MEETING PROGRAMS - PROVIDE A TIME FOR MEMBERS TO GATHER AND NETWORK, MEET WITH CHAPTER SPONSORS, AND THEY ALSO HAVE AN EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Committee Programs
Organized around specific knowledge communities, these programs foster knowledge sharing, networking, mentoring, and provide continuing education credits to members.
General Meeting Programs
Regular gatherings that allow members to network, engage with sponsors, and earn professional continuing education credits through educational presentations.
Grants to Other Organizations
Financial support provided to allied nonprofit organizations that share the mission of advancing architectural knowledge and education.
Pylon
A web magazine that educates members and the broader community about new architects, sustainable and passive house design, new materials, and technologies, showcasing excellence in Brooklyn's architectural profession.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Professional Development & Advocacy for Designers 1 activity
- Facilitates committee-led knowledge-sharing and professional development programsOperates programs led by member committees to support knowledge sharing, networking, mentoring, and continuing education for architecture professionals in Brooklyn.
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Design and Architecture Education Support 1 activity
- Funds grants to allied nonprofit organizations to advance architectural knowledgeProvides financial support to partner nonprofit organizations to further shared educational goals and expand architectural knowledge in the field.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosts member meetings with professional development and networkingOrganizes general meetings that bring members together for networking with sponsors and opportunities to earn continuing education credits.
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Architecture and Design Public Education Programs 1 activity
- Produces Pylon web magazine on architecture and designpublishes Pylon, a web magazine that educates members and the public about new architectural projects, sustainable and passive house design, materials, technologies, and the work of Brooklyn-based architects.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$419K
Contributions & grants$296K71%
Program service revenue$93K22%
Investment income$30K7%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$330K
Program expenses24%
Admin / overhead76%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$157K
Grants paid out$8K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.03M
Cash$1.03M
Investments$0
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$1.03M
Liquid reserves37.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +53.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES KOSTER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $155K |
board members · 15
- ALICE ALLAN — DIRECTOR
- CHELSEA DAVIS — DIRECTOR
- DAVID CUNNINGHAM — DIRECTOR
- DAVID SIDICK — DIRECTOR
- GEMMA D GASCO — DIRECTOR
- GRETEL GRIFFITH — DIRECTOR
- JASON BOUTIN — VICE PRESIDENT
- JULIE T MOSKOVITZ — DIRECTOR
- KIMBERLY NEUHAUS — TREASURER
- LINDSAY SCHMIDT — DIRECTOR
- MARSHALL SHUSTER — PRESIDENT
- MI ZHANG — DIRECTOR
- PAMELA WESTON — DIRECTOR
- SARAH DRAKE — DIRECTOR
- TOM LEWIS — SECRETARY
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Allied professional not-for-profit organizations Partner — Receives grants from the organization to advance shared educational goals in architectural knowledge.