named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
NYCxDESIGN Festival
Annual signature event showcasing multidisciplinary design across New York City, featuring programming in architecture, product design, technology, and public space
Year-Round Programming
Ongoing initiatives connecting design disciplines, industries, and audiences to advance collaborative design culture in NYC
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Architecture and Design Public Education Programs 2 activities
- Organizes and archives the annual NYCxDESIGN FestivalManages and maintains the yearly NYCxDESIGN Festival, a citywide event showcasing multidisciplinary design through curated programming, exhibitions, and public engagement initiatives. The festival serves as a central platform for connecting designers, businesses, and audiences across New York City.
- Produces and presents year-round multidisciplinary design programmingCreates and hosts ongoing design-focused events and programs that engage New York City's design community across disciplines. These activities are part of the organization's sustained efforts to support and activate the local design ecosystem.
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Professional Development & Advocacy for Designers 1 activity
- Advances and unites NYC's design communityWorks to strengthen and unify New York City’s diverse and global design sector through initiatives that promote collaboration, visibility, and professional development within the field.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$393K
Contributions & grants$283K72%
Program service revenue$110K28%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$319K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$121K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$54K
Cash$8K
Investments$0
Liabilities$42K
Net assets$12K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -40.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILENE SHAW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $111K |
board members · 6
- AMAECHI UZOIGWE — BOARD DIRECTOR
- BENJAMIN PROSKY — BOARD TREASURER
- ELAN COLE — BOARD SECRETARY
- ERICA HOLBORN — CHAIRMAN
- KIMBERLY WEINRICK — BOARD DIRECTOR
- SONIA PARK — BOARD DIRECTOR
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- NYCxDESIGN Partner — Receives marketing collaboration from NYCxDESIGN and its partners through shared email communications.
strategies · 1
How they approach the work
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- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration for Real-World Impactmethodology: cross_disciplinary_collaborationBy connecting design disciplines, industries, and audiences, NYCXD INC fosters a collaborative design culture that amplifies real-world impact, because interdisciplinary exchange generates innovative solutions to complex societal challenges.