Facade Tectonics Institute Inc
Facade tectonics institute, inc. (referred to as fti) focuses to educate the building industry (see supplemental information).
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VITRIVIAN HONORS/EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS/NEWSLETTER1. The first event was the Vitruvian Honors & Awards program. This design competition ran from January 15-June 15th. FTI received 40 submissions, which were evaluated by our panel of jury members. FTI held a virtual program to highlight the finalists. A lecture and awards program was held in September at the Center for Architecture in New York City. Over 100 people attended this event, including finalists, FTI members, and other architects in the NYC area.2. Educational programs were held in Chicago, New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles. These were half-day programs that featured presenters from area universities and practitioners with expertise in faade design and performance. Over 400 people attended these events.The Education Committee organized a virtual …
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Facade tectonics institute, inc. (referred to as fti) focuses to educate the building industry (see supplemental information).
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFacade Tectonics Institute Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Long Beach, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 821341190. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $306K in annual revenue. 65 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Facade Tectonics Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 821341190. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Facade Tectonics Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Facade Tectonics Institute Inc is located in Long Beach, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, Facade Tectonics Institute Inc has $306K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Facade Tectonics Institute Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $306K in annual revenue. The organization has 65 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Facade Tectonics Institute Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Facade Tectonics Institute Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
VITRIVIAN HONORS/EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS/NEWSLETTER1. The first event was the Vitruvian Honors & Awards program. This design competition ran from January 15-June 15th. FTI received 40 submissions, which were evaluated by our panel of jury members. FTI held a virtual program to highlight the finalists. A lecture and awards program was held in September at the Center for Architecture in New York City. Over 100 people attended this event, including finalists, FTI members, and other architects in the NYC area.2. Educational programs were held in Chicago, New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles. These were half-day programs that featured presenters from area universities and practitioners with expertise in faade design and performance. Over... Facade Tectonics Institute Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $306K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Facade Tectonics Institute Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Facade Tectonics Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 821341190, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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FACADE TECTONICS INSTITUTE INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 65 officers on file
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Founding date · 2017
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Facade Tectonics Institute Inc
- What is Facade Tectonics Institute Inc?
- Facade Tectonics Institute Inc is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Long Beach, United States. VITRIVIAN HONORS/EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS/NEWSLETTER1. The first event was the Vitruvian Honors & Awards program. This design competition ran from January 15-June 15th. FTI received 40 submissions, which were evaluated by our panel of jury members. FTI held a virtual program to highlight the finalists. A lecture and awards program was held in September at the Center for Architecture in New York City. Over 100 people attended this event, including finalists, FTI members, and other architects in the NYC area.2. Educational programs were held in Chicago, New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles. These were half-day programs that featured presenters from area universities and practitioners with expertise in faade design and performance. Over 400 people attended these events.The Education Committee organized a virtual presentation on Faade Education in the United States. The Committee compiled a report that is now available on the FTI website. The College of Fellows also sponsored a virtual presentation in the series, All About Facades. This virtual event presented topics on faade and structural design, as well as embodied carbon and climate change. The attendance to these events was 200.3. The SKINS newsletter was published and distributed electronically throughout the year and covered a wide range of topics, including climate change, advanced composites, fenestration, and plant-based architecture and living facades. The SKINS circulation is approximately 17,000.
- When was Facade Tectonics Institute Inc founded?
- Facade Tectonics Institute Inc was founded in 2017.
- Who leads Facade Tectonics Institute Inc?
- Roger Fricke serves as Treasurer, DIR.
- Where is Facade Tectonics Institute Inc located?
- Headquartered in Long Beach, CA, United States.
- What is Facade Tectonics Institute Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Facade Tectonics Institute Inc trustworthy?
- Facade Tectonics Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Facade Tectonics Institute Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 821341190.
- What is Facade Tectonics Institute Inc's website?
- https://facadetectonics.org