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THE INSTITUTE OF CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE AND ART INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133872803 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B60 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$3.7M
expenses
$3.9M
net assets
$7.4M
employees
20
volunteers
36
program ratio
70%
mission · from form 990

THE ICAA'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE APPRECIATION AND PRACTICE OF THE PRINCIPLES OF TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE AND ITS ALLIED ARTS BY ENGAGING EDUCATORS, PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS, AND ENTHUSIASTS THROUGH EDUCATION, PUBLICATIONS, AND AWARDS PROGRAMS IN NEW YORK CITY AND ACROSS ITS 15 CHAPTERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) promotes traditional architecture and its allied arts through education, publications, and awards. It serves professionals, students, and enthusiasts via lectures, classes, tours, and a peer-reviewed journal. The organization operates nationally through 15 chapters, with a primary base in New York City.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $267K
    THE ICAA HAS PROFESSIONAL AND GENERAL MEMBERSHIPS. MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES ACCESS TO LECTURES, PRIVATE TOURS, PUBLICATIONS, CONTINUING EDUCATION, DYNAMIC CLASSES, AND OTHER EVENTS SPECIALLY CURATED BY THE ORGANIZATION. FOR PROFESSIONALS, WE OFFER THE ADDED BENEFIT OF LISTING ON OUR WEBSITE AND IN A PRINTED PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY. OUR MEMBERS INCLUDE MORE THAN 3,000 PROFESSIONAL FIRMS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH OVER 18,000 SUBSCRIBERS. OUR PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS INCLUDE MANY OF THE TOP 100 CLASSICAL ARCHITECTS IN PRACTICE TODAY, AND MANY NOTABLE MEMBERS IN INTERIOR DESIGN, LANDSCAPE DESIGN, AS WELL AS FINE ARTISTS, ARTISANS, MANUFACTURERS, AND CONSTRUCTION.
  2. #2 $435K
    COMMUNICATIONS OCCUPY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE ICAA, AS ILLUSTRATED BY THE POPULARITY OF ITS RECENTLY REDESIGNED WEBSITE, WWW.CLASSICIST.ORG, THE READERSHIP AND INTEREST IN THE CLASSICIST, THE ICAA'S ANNUAL ARCHITECTURAL JOURNAL, AND THE BOOKS REPRINTED THROUGH THE CLASSICAL AMERICA SERIES IN ART AND ARCHITECTURE, IN ADDITION TO OUR EXPANDED EFFORTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA, THROUGH INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, AND FACEBOOK. IN RECENT YEARS, THE ICAA HAS ALSO DEVELOPED AN EXTENSIVE VIDEO PROGRAM, TAPING NEARLY ALL PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND CREATING ORIGINAL CONTENT, INCLUDING THE DOCUMENTARY SERIES, DESIGN IN MIND, WHICH IS AIRED ON PBS AFFILIATES NATION-WIDE. WHILE DAY- TO-DAY COMMUNICATIONS, INCLUDING THE ICAA'S PRESS EFFORTS AND ONLINE PRESENCE ARE MANAGED BY STAFF, SPECIAL PROJECTS, THE CLASSICIST, AND BOOKS ARE OVERSEEN BY COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD, ACTIVE VOLUNTEER GROUPS WHICH ARE COMPOSED OF BOARD MEMBERS, STAFF, AND PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD. THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE, A STANDING COMMITTEE TASKED WITH AD-HOC COMMUNICATIONS PROJECTS, HAS HELPED TO DEVELOP A CONTENT MANAGEMENT PLAN AND PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON BRANDING AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS. THE CLASSICIST COMMITTEE SELECTS CONTENT AND OVERSEES DESIGN OF THE ANNUAL,PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL, THE CLASSICIST, WHICH PROVIDES A FORUM FOR CONTEMPORARY IDEAS AND PRACTICE RELATED TO THE CLASSICAL TRADITION IN ARCHITECTURE AND THE ALLIED ARTS, AS WELL AS FEATURING PORTFOLIOS OF WORK BY PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS OF CLASSICISM.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Communications and Publications Program
Produces the peer-reviewed journal The Classicist, manages the Classicist.org website, social media, and the Classical America book series.
Design in Mind Documentary Series
Original video content showcasing classical architecture and design, aired on PBS affiliates nationwide.
Professional and General Membership Program
Provides access to lectures, private tours, publications, continuing education, and curated events; includes professional directory listings for architects, designers, and artisans.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Professional Development & Advocacy for Designers 1 activity
    • Offering professional directory listings and networking opportunities
      Provides professional directory listings for architects and allied arts professionals as part of membership benefits, supporting networking and visibility within the classical architecture field.
  • Documentary Film Production 1 activity
    • Producing and distributing documentary and original video content on classical architecture
      Produces and airs the documentary series "Design in Mind" on PBS affiliates nationwide, and maintains an extensive video program that records public events and creates original content related to classical architecture and design.
  • Architecture and Design Public Education Programs 1 activity
    • Providing access to educational and cultural events in classical architecture
      Offers members access to lectures, private tours, curated events, and continuing education focused on classical architecture and allied arts. Includes professional development and public engagement activities.
  • Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
    • Publishing peer-reviewed scholarly research in classical architecture and allied arts
      Produces The Classicist, a peer-reviewed annual journal that publishes contemporary ideas, professional practice insights, and portfolios in classical architecture and allied arts.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.71M
Contributions & grants$3.26M88%
Program service revenue$273K7%
Investment income$193K5%
Other revenue$-22K
expenses
Total expenses$3.95M
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$1.84M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.85M
Cash$1.56M
Investments$6.27M
Liabilities$2.41M
Net assets$7.45M
Liquid reserves23.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -40.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
PETER LYDEN PRESIDENT 40 $389K
CAROLINE SLATEN VP DEVELOPME 40 $160K
EDITH PLATTEN VP EDUCATION 40 $147K
BRANDON MITCHELL DIRECTOR DIG 40 $131K
board members · 21
  • ADRIAN J TAYLOR - FROM 224 — BOARD MEMBER
  • ALEXA HAMPTON — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANDREW COGAR - FROM 1124 — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANKLE BARNES - UNTIL 524 — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANNE KRIKEN MANN — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANNE LAZAR — VICE CHAIR
  • BARBARA EBERLEIN — SECRETARY
  • BUNNY WILLIAMS — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID L DOWLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID RAU — BOARD MEMBER
  • ED HOLLANDER — BOARD MEMBER
  • ELIZABETH GRAZIOLO — BOARD MEMBER
  • ERIC OSTH — BOARD MEMBER
  • FOSTER REEVE — BOARD MEMBER
  • JARED GOSS — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN FLOWER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN MURRAY - UNTIL 1124 — BOARD MEMBER
  • KATHRYN HERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • KEVIN L HARRIS - FROM 224 — BOARD MEMBER
  • LUCIA BENTON - FROM 224 — BOARD MEMBER
  • LYN MUSE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • PBS Partner — Partnered to air the documentary series "Design in Mind" on PBS affiliates nationwide.
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.

  • Digital Public Engagement
    methodology: digital_public_engagement
    By using digital communications, publications, and social media, the organization increases public engagement with classical architecture and allied arts, because accessible online platforms extend reach and lower barriers to cultural participation.
  • Volunteer Committee Governance Model
    methodology: volunteer_committee_governance
    By engaging volunteer committees of board members, staff, and professionals to guide content and publications, the organization leverages expert input and shared ownership to enhance the quality and credibility of its scholarly output, because collective stewardship strengthens institutional authority and field relevance.