named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Design for HIV-Affected Communities
Supports advanced design training programs for HIV-positive individuals through Alpha Workshops and DIFFA
Donghia in Residence
Funds a lecture series, course, and student competition at Otis College of Art & Design
Healthcare Environment Design Research
Funds research at The Center for Health Design on improving healthcare interiors
Healthy Materials Research Support
Grants to The New School’s Healthy Materials Lab and Library to advance research on safe building materials
Senior Student Scholarship Awards
Provides financial support to senior-level students in design programs at accredited institutions across the U.S.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Design and Architecture Education Support 5 activities
- Funding advanced design training programs for HIV-positive individuals at Alpha WorkshopsSupports vocational training in design fields for HIV-positive individuals through a $75,000 grant to Alpha Workshops.
- Funding senior student scholarships at ArtCenter College of DesignProvides $60,000 in scholarship funding to senior students at ArtCenter College of Design to support emerging talent in design disciplines.
- Funding the DBD Student Design Initiative via DIFFAAwards a $50,000 grant to DIFFA – Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS to support the DBD Student Design Initiative, which engages design students in service-oriented projects.
- Funding the Donghia in Residence program at Otis College of Art & DesignSupports a lecture series, academic course, and student competition at Otis College of Art & Design through a $50,000 grant.
- Funding the Healthy Materials Lab and Library at The New SchoolProvides a $100,000 grant to support the Healthy Materials Lab and Library at The New School, an initiative focused on advancing healthy materials in design.
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Arts Education Scholarships 3 activities
- Funding senior student scholarships at Rhode Island School of DesignAwards $30,000 in scholarship support to senior students at Rhode Island School of Design.
- Funding senior student scholarships at Savannah College of Art & DesignAwards $60,000 in scholarship support to senior students at Savannah College of Art & Design.
- Funding senior student scholarships at the School of Visual ArtsProvides a $30,000 scholarship award to senior students at the School of Visual Arts to support final-year design students.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 2 activities
- Funding senior student scholarships at Arizona State University via ASU FoundationSupports design education through a $30,000 grant to the ASU Foundation for senior student scholarships at Arizona State University.
- Funding senior student scholarships at University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture & DesignSupports architecture and design education through a $60,000 grant for senior student scholarships at the University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture & Design.
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HIV Research and Advocacy Funding 1 activity
- Funding unrestricted research at New York-Weill Cornell Medical Center's Laboratory for AIDS ResearchAwards $100,000 in unrestricted funding to the Laboratory for AIDS Research at New York-Weill Cornell Medical Center to support HIV/AIDS research.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Funding research on healthcare interior environment design at The Center for Health DesignFinances research into the impact of interior design on healthcare outcomes with a $52,333 grant to The Center for Health Design.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.42M
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$597K42%
Other revenue$826K
expenses
Total expenses$383K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$150K
Grants paid out$862K
balance sheet
Total assets$15.79M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$15.79M
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +215.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN G SONET ESQ | PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE | 5 | $60K |
| JAMES T NERANGIS ESQ | SECRETARY & TRUSTEE | 5 | $50K |
| ALAN M SIEGEL | TREASURER & TRUSTEE | 3 | $40K |
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- ALPHA WORKSHOPS Partner — Supported to provide advanced design training programs for HIV-positive individuals
- ARTCENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN Partner — Receives funding for senior student scholarship awards
- ASU FOUNDATION (ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY) Partner — Receives funding for senior student scholarship awards
- DIFFA - DESIGN INDUSTRIES FOUNDATION FIGHTING AIDS Partner — Supported to run the DBD Student Design Initiative
- NEW YORK-WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL CENTER Partner — Recipient of unrestricted gift to Laboratory for AIDS Research
- OTIS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN Partner — Funded to host the Donghia in Residence lecture, course, and student competition
- RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN Partner — Receives funding for senior student scholarship awards
- SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN Partner — Receives funding for senior student scholarship awards
- SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS Partner — Receives funding for senior student scholarship awards
- THE CENTER FOR HEALTH DESIGN Partner — Funded to support research on healthcare interior environments
- THE NEW SCHOOL Partner — Funded to support the Healthy Materials Lab and Library
- UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FAY JONES SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN Partner — Receives funding for senior student scholarship awards
strategies · 3
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.
- Advancing Healthy Materials Research in Design Educationmethodology: healthy-materials-research-supportBy funding dedicated labs and libraries focused on healthy materials, the foundation enables design students and educators to research and adopt safer material practices, leading to long-term industry change because access to specialized resources shapes educational outcomes and professional standards.
- Design Workforce Inclusion for HIV-Positive Individualsmethodology: design-workforce-inclusion-for-hiv-positive-individualsBy funding advanced training programs for HIV-positive individuals, the foundation increases diversity and inclusion in the design industry because targeted workforce development removes barriers to entry and empowers underrepresented talent to succeed in high-skill professions.
- Promoting Evidence-Based Healthcare Designmethodology: evidence-based-healthcare-designBy funding research on interior environments in healthcare settings, the foundation improves patient and provider well-being because built environments directly influence health outcomes, and rigorous study generates actionable design guidelines for widespread adoption.