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Van alen institute helps create equitable cities through community-led inclusive design. In an equitable city, communities are engaged in the conception and creation of their built environment, regardless …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture

Making it easier for communities to shape the places where they live. Learn more about us.

Founded
Headquarters
Brooklyn, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A40
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1938

Mission

Van alen institute helps create equitable cities through community-led inclusive design. In an equitable city, communities are engaged in the conception and creation of their built environment, regardless of income or personal circumstances. Community-driven decision-making builds resilience, social infrastructure, and ultimately, more just cities. We partner with leaders of historically disinvested communities to support their immediate needs and long term visions with our network, knowledge, and resources. We shape diverse interdisciplinary teams, build cross-sector public/private coalitions, and invest our own funds to support neighborhood priorities. By centering community in everything we do, our inclusive design method responds to the urgent need for social justice in citymaking. For 130 years, our purposeful community engagement, convening capacity, and global network have produced profound transformations in the public realm of new york city and beyond. With an interdisciplinar

Focus areas & reach

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 75%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 12.83%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 12.0% of total expenses ($285,052 of $2,381,355).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.75
Program$0.75

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1916, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 81% of the 133,127 arts & culture 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • 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

Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Brooklyn, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1916 and has been operating for 110 years. Its EIN is 131655152. 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. 114 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 131655152. 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.

Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture 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 arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture is located in Brooklyn, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1916 and has been active for 110 years.

Based on official tax filings, Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture is classified as an Arts & Culture 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 114 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture. 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, Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.

Making it easier for communities to shape the places where they live. Learn more about us. Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1916.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 131655152, 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
75% 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
14

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

R
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Chair

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.5M 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 this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 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 - 114 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 · 114 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 · 1916
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture

What is Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture?
Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Brooklyn, United States. Making it easier for communities to shape the places where they live. Learn more about us.
When was Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture founded?
Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture was founded in 1916.
Who leads Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture?
R May Lee serves as Chair.
Where is Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture located?
Headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, United States.
What is Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
Is Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture trustworthy?
Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture 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 Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture's registration number?
IRS EIN: 131655152.
What is Van Alen Institute Projects in Public Architecture's website?
http://www.vanalen.org