irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $185KPROJECTS-DESIGN/DRAFTING/PLANNING SERVICES TO PROPERTY OWNERS (LOW AND MODERATE INCOME), NON-PROFITS AND BUSINESSES PRIMARILY IN THE CAPITAL DISTRICT AREA. APPROXIMATELY 66 SERVED.
- #2 $102KCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT-DESIGN/DRAFTING/PLANNING SERVICES TO PRROPERTY OWNERS AND NON-PROFITS IN HUD DESIGNATED LOW TO MODERATE INCOME CENSUS TRACTS IN BLIGHTED AREAS OF TROY. SPECIAL FOCUS ON PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE, COMMUNITY REVIATLIZATION AND HOMEOWNER SERVICES. APPROXIMATELY 106 SERVED.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Revitalization Program
Focuses on preservation of historic architecture and revitalization of blighted areas in Troy, particularly in HUD-designated low- to moderate-income census tracts.
Construction Administration
Offers field oversight and coordination during construction to ensure compliance with design documents, led by experienced construction administration specialists.
Design & Drafting Services
Provides architectural design, drafting, and planning services to low- and moderate-income property owners and nonprofits for building rehabilitation and community development projects.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives 2 activities
- Lead community design and revitalization initiativesConducts participatory design projects, community design facilitation, research, and grant-writing support for neighborhood-led developments such as the Little Italy Market Project, for which it secured $875,000 in state and federal funding. Engages in long-term stewardship of public spaces by integrating neighborhood character-defining features into design outcomes.
- Provide architectural and planning services to low- and moderate-income communitiesOffers comprehensive design, drafting, programming, permit documentation, and construction administration services to low- and moderate-income property owners, nonprofits, and neighborhood groups in the Capital District, with a focus on historic preservation and community revitalization. Completed over 100 projects annually, including approximately 130 such projects in HUD-designated low- to moderate-income census tracts in Troy as reported in IRS filings.
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Architecture and Design Public Education Programs 1 activity
- Deliver education and training programs on vacant property reclamationLeads the Breathing Lights Reclamation Clinics, delivering nine seminars across three cities to educate the public on purchasing, financing, and renovating vacant and abandoned properties in the Capital Region.
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Low-Income Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades 1 activity
- Fund energy efficiency and electrification improvements for homeownersProvides grants of $10,000 or more to homeowners for energy efficiency and electrification upgrades that improve health, safety, and affordability. These efforts align with broader goals of reducing energy burdens and enhancing building performance in low- and moderate-income households.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host public events and festivals to promote architecture and preservationOrganizes Archtober: Troy Edition, an annual month-long festival featuring public events in partnership with museums, cultural organizations, design firms, and advocacy groups to celebrate architectural and community preservation. Also hosted Breathing Lights, a 2017 public art installation addressing vacancy in the Tri-City area.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Support emerging community organizations through fiscal sponsorshipProvides fiscal sponsorship to nascent community groups such as Empty Bowls Project, Transport Troy, The Collar City Ramble, and CCIAC during their organizational development phase, enabling them to receive funding and operate before achieving independent nonprofit status.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Train and employ emerging architects and internsEmploys one Fama Design Fellow annually, selected from RPI School of Architecture interns, and has trained over one hundred architectural interns, many from RPI, contributing to workforce development in the design field.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Administer grant programs for accessory dwelling units (ADUs)Manages the NYSHCR Plus One ADU Program, providing grants of up to $125,000 to homeowners in Albany and Troy for the development and construction of accessory dwelling units. Offers three pre-designed ADU models to control costs and accelerate timelines, and secures partial property tax exemptions—starting at 100% in the first year—for qualifying ADUs.
- Advocate for equitable urban policy and planningProvides expert input on municipal planning initiatives by serving on key committees, including those reviewing Troy’s Zoning Ordinance, South Troy Working Waterfront, and the city’s new Comprehensive Plan. Historically opposed exploitative landlords and harmful urban renewal projects in Troy neighborhoods.
- Develop and manage real estate projects for community benefitActs as managing partner in St Jean LLC, overseeing the Adler Place condominium project in Troy, including site plan approval and renovation of 222 2nd St. into a shared community event space, pop-up café, and small-repairs workshop with ongoing neighborhood programming intended. Retains ownership to ensure continued community use.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.07M
Contributions & grants$1.15M56%
Program service revenue$740K36%
Investment income$9K0%
Other revenue$168K
expenses
Total expenses$1.81M
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$888K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.49M
Cash$548K
Investments$444K
Liabilities$582K
Net assets$2.91M
Liquid reserves6.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +72.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA NELSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 41 | $95K |
| HANNAH CUSHING | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $50K |
board members · 11
- BEVERLY HICKMAN — MEMBER
- CAROLINE NAGY — MEMBER
- JODI SMITS ANDERSON — SECRETARY
- JORDAN WHITE — MEMBER
- KEVIN GLASHEEN — MEMBER
- KRISTIN DIOTTE — MEMBER
- MICHAEL BONGIORNI — TREASURER
- MICHAEL MCDONOUGH — MEMBER
- NANCY KLEPSCH — VICE PRESIDENT
- OLIVIA BRAZEE — PRESIDENT
- ROBERTA SINGLETON — MEMBER
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Archtober Partner — Collaborates with Archtober to host a month-long festival celebrating architecture and design in Troy, New York.
- Capital Region Network — Primary geographic area of service and community development activity.
- Contemporary Circus and Immersive Arts Center Partner — Fiscally sponsored by TAP to support its mission and organizational development
- Empty Bowls Project Partner — Fiscally sponsored by TAP to support its mission and organizational development
- HUD Government — Targets services in HUD-designated low- to moderate-income census tracts.
- NYS Council on the Arts Government — Grant funder supporting TAP's public art and placemaking initiatives
- NYS HCR Government — Provides funding through the Neighborhood Preservation Program for TAP INC to support community improvement initiatives.
- NYS HCR Government — Provides operating grants to support TAP Inc's programs.
- NYS Homes & Community Renewal Government — Primary grant funder supporting discounted services through operating grants
- NYS Homes and Community Renewal Government — Funding provider for the Affordable Housing Corporation Home Improvement Program.
- NYS Homes and Community Renewal Government — Receives financing for the Adler Place project through the AHOP program from NYS HCR.
- NYSCA Government — Provides operating grants to support TAP Inc's programs.
- NYSERDA Government — Government agency administering the EmPower+ program, which TAP INC advocates to preserve and expand.
- NYSERDA Government — Provides operating grants to support TAP Inc's programs.
- NYSERDA Partner — Provides program alignment and co-funding through Empower+ and Weatherization Assistance initiatives for home energy improvements.
- NYSHCR Government — Administers the Plus One ADU Program, which TAP, Inc. implements locally in Albany and Troy.
- Neighborhood Preservation Coalition of New York State Network — Member of the state-level coalition focused on neighborhood preservation.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Funds TAP's programs with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Funder — Provides partial support for TAP's work.
- New York State Homes and Community Renewal Funder — Provides partial support for TAP's work.
- New York State Homes and Community Renewal Government — Primary and reliable grant source for TAP's projects.
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Partner — Collaborates with RPI’s School of Architecture to recommend interns for the Fama Design Fellowship.
- St Jean LLC Partner — Managing partner in St Jean LLC, the corporation overseeing the Adler Place development project.
- TRIP’s Homeownership Center Partner — Partners with TRIP’s Homeownership Center to support homebuyers with credit improvement, mortgage approval, and down payment assistance.
- The Collar City Ramble Partner — Fiscally sponsored by TAP to support its mission and organizational development
- The Touhey Foundation Funder — Receives pledged down payment assistance funding from The Touhey Foundation for qualified Adler Place buyers.
- Transport Troy Partner — Fiscally sponsored by TAP to support its mission and organizational development
- Troy Architecture Practice PLLC Partner — Collaborates with TAP Inc. to make architectural services available and affordable to those in need, in accordance with NYS law.
strategies · 5
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.
- Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Constructionmethodology: resilient_designBy applying Passive House standards and resilient design principles, we reduce environmental harm and improve household safety because energy-efficient, fossil fuel-free, and flood-adapted buildings lower carbon emissions and increase long-term community resilience.
- Community-Led Physical Improvementmethodology: community-driven-improvementBy supporting community-led projects to improve homes, buildings, and neighborhoods, we strengthen social cohesion and community agency because resident-driven initiatives foster pride, ownership, and sustained engagement in neighborhood vitality.
- Equitable Access to Design Servicesmethodology: affordable_design_accessBy providing affordable and professional architectural and planning services to low- and moderate-income individuals and nonprofits, we advance inclusive development because equitable access to expertise enables historically underserved communities to shape their environments and advocate for policy change.
- Participatory Community Designmethodology: participatory_designBy engaging communities in co-designing their built environment, we produce more equitable and sustainable development outcomes because local knowledge and ownership lead to better-adapted, culturally resonant, and durable solutions.
- Policy-Aligned Climate Equity Investmentmethodology: policy_alignment_with_climate_equity_mandatesBy aligning program funding with state climate equity mandates like the CLCPA, we ensure disadvantaged communities receive proportional benefits because targeted investment corrects historical inequities in environmental and infrastructure spending.