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Landscape Architecture Foundation

TO SUPPORT THE PRESERVATION, IMPROVEMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT. LAF INVESTS IN RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES TO MEET ITS MISSION.

Community Development Washington Dc, DC EIN: 526065505 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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74
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Landscape Architecture Foundation

The mission of the Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) is to support the preservation, improvement and enhancement of the environment. LAF invests in research, scholarships, and leadership initiatives to increase our collective capacity to achieve sustainability and cultivate the next generation of design leaders.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington Dc, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S410
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1966

Mission

To support the preservation, improvement and enhancement of the environment. Laf invests in research, scholarships, and leadership initiatives to meet its mission.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 65%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 14.10%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 13.5% of total expenses ($239,174 of $1,772,862).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.65
Program$0.65

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Landscape Architecture Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1966, it predates 87% of the community development charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 81% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Landscape Architecture Foundation is a registered community development nonprofit based in Washington Dc, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1966 and has been operating for 60 years. Its EIN is 526065505. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 110 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Landscape Architecture Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 526065505. 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.

Landscape Architecture Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Landscape Architecture Foundation is located in Washington Dc, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1966 and has been active for 60 years. Its registered address is 1200 17th St Northwest, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Landscape Architecture Foundation has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Landscape Architecture Foundation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 110 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Landscape Architecture Foundation. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Landscape Architecture Foundation 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 65% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

The mission of the Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) is to support the preservation, improvement and enhancement of the environment. LAF invests in research, scholarships, and leadership initiatives to increase our collective capacity to achieve sustainability and cultivate the next generation of design leaders. Landscape Architecture Foundation is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1966.

Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Landscape Architecture Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Landscape Architecture Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 526065505, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
65% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
10

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

BA
Barbara D••••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 110 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 110 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1966
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Landscape Architecture Foundation

What is Landscape Architecture Foundation?
Landscape Architecture Foundation is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington Dc, United States. The mission of the Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) is to support the preservation, improvement and enhancement of the environment. LAF invests in research, scholarships, and leadership initiatives to increase our collective capacity to achieve sustainability and cultivate the next generation of design leaders.
When was Landscape Architecture Foundation founded?
Landscape Architecture Foundation was founded in 1966.
Who leads Landscape Architecture Foundation?
Barbara Deutsch serves as CEO.
Where is Landscape Architecture Foundation located?
Headquartered in Washington Dc, DC, United States.
What is Landscape Architecture Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
Is Landscape Architecture Foundation trustworthy?
Landscape Architecture Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Landscape Architecture Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 526065505.
What is Landscape Architecture Foundation's website?
https://www.lafoundation.org