Civic Intelligence

Trust for Architectural Easements

EIN 31-1758303 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC

Profile

The trust will be a leading force in the preservation of america's architectural heritage. The trust accepts donations of historic preservation easements to protect buildings.

1906 R Street NW 100Washington, DC 20009

www.architecturaltrust.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

44th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 44% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

84th percentile

0.65x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

20th percentile

-13%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$118,203

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 78.9% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

48th percentile

3.1%

Faster asset growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

59th percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Assets

Up

$3,080,744

Up $181,909 (+6.3%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$122,036

Up $1,623 (+1.3%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$2,958,708

Up $180,286 (+6.5%) from 2022

Revenue

Up

$189,152

Up $39,398 (+26%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$212,851

Down $54,484 (-20%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

-$23,699

Up $93,882 (+80%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2013: $5,115,608Liabilities 2013: $149,297Net Assets 2013: $4,966,3112013Assets 2014: $4,517,352Liabilities 2014: $145,362Net Assets 2014: $4,371,9902014Assets 2020: $3,440,843Liabilities 2020: $114,700Net Assets 2020: $3,326,1432020Assets 2021: $3,549,610Liabilities 2021: $118,710Net Assets 2021: $3,430,9002021Assets 2022: $2,898,835Liabilities 2022: $120,413Net Assets 2022: $2,778,4222022Assets 2024: $3,080,744Liabilities 2024: $122,036Net Assets 2024: $2,958,7082024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$3,080,744
Liabilities$122,036
Net Assets$2,958,708

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0M-$2.0MRevenue 2013: $226,386Expenses 2013: $1,420,441Net Income 2013: -$1,194,0552013Revenue 2014: $285,549Expenses 2014: $659,224Net Income 2014: -$373,6752014Revenue 2020: $42,857Expenses 2020: $346,549Net Income 2020: -$303,6922020Revenue 2021: $259,171Expenses 2021: $414,857Net Income 2021: -$155,6862021Revenue 2022: $149,754Expenses 2022: $267,335Net Income 2022: -$117,5812022Revenue 2024: $189,152Expenses 2024: $212,851Net Income 2024: -$23,6992024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$189,152
Expenses$212,851
Net Income-$23,699

Filings

Latest Detailed Filing

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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Nov 10, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$511,088
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The trust will be a leading force in the preservation of america's architectural heritage. The trust accepts donations of historic preservation easements to protect buildings.

The Trust's mission is to be a leading force in the preservation of America's historic architecture by working to ensure that historic properties and neighborhoods are preserved in perpetuity for the environment and education of future generations. The Trust uses a variety of methods to meet this goal including preservation easement donations and cultivating an appreciation for American architectural history.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$3,447,475$2,876,561▼ $570,914
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$24,965$16,856▼ $8,109
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$3,884-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,877$1,499▼ $378
Accounts Receivable$75,293$35▼ $75,258
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$3,549,610$2,898,835▼ $650,775
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$118,710$117,711▼ $999
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$2,702-
Total Liabilities$118,710$120,413▲ $1,703
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,430,900$2,778,422▼ $652,478
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,430,900$2,778,422▼ $652,478
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,549,610$2,898,835▼ $650,775

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings-$44,734$44,734
Equipment$1,499$33,999$35,498
Leasehold Improvements-$850$850

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2022$3,447,476-▼ $398,278$165,000$2,876,562
2021$3,394,686-▲ $410,191$349,000$3,447,476
2020$3,469,153-▲ $243,002$310,000$3,394,685
2019$3,191,390-▲ $586,628$300,874$3,469,153
2018$3,853,039-▼ $252,967$400,000$3,191,390
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Steven L McClainPresidentFT$100,000$18,203$118,203

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bradley Runyan EsquireChairman
Krishna RoyDirector
Sudeep AnandDirector
Donald DeweyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$149,754
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-117,581
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$142,039
Other Expenses$125,296
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$39,007$79,196-$118,203
Fees for Services Other$47,280--$47,280
Occupancy$8,990$17,042-$26,032
Other Salaries and Wages$6,605$8,072-$14,677
Information Technology$4,049$7,676-$11,725
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,311-$9,311
Payroll Taxes$3,030$5,743-$8,773
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$7,636-$7,636
Office Expenses$2,024$3,836-$5,860
Fees for Services Legal$4,793--$4,793
Insurance$1,547$2,932-$4,479
Depreciation Depletion$752$1,425-$2,177
Other Employee Benefits$87$106-$193
Pension Plan Contributions$87$106-$193
Other Expenses$153$1,356-$153
Total Functional Expenses$120,397$146,938$0$267,335
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-Note 1Note 2No$25,416

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Donor Deposits$114,700
Payroll Liabilities$3,010
Rounding$1
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

IRS Form 990 is prepared by an accountant. Internal review is performed by the Trust President and Secretary/Treasurer of the Board of Directors. All members of the Board of Directors are provided with a copy of the final IRS Form 990 for review at least one week prior to filing.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

At the beginning of each calendar year, all members of the Board of Directors and officers are provided with a copy of the Trust's conflict of interest policy and are required to sign a conflict of interest statement, which discloses any potential conflicts of interest. Any transactions that represents a potential conflict of interest, as identified by the Board, must be approved by majority of the disinterested member of the Board.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

The Board of Directors determines the compensation of the officers of the Trust. The Board obtains a periodic independent salary survey. In years in which an independent salary survey is not obtained, available comparability data is obtained. Contemporaneous substantiation of the Board's deliberations and decisions is included in the Board minutes. During 2022, the only compensated officer was the President. An independent salary survey was last conducted in 2007. Comparability data was last obtained in 2008, which is the most recent year in which a salary increase was granted to the President. The President's salary was reduced by the Board in 2010, 2014, and 2016.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The Trust's governing documents, conflicts of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public on request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Trust for Architectural Easements
EIN
31-1758303
Phone
2027975290
Address
1906 R Street NW 100, Washington, DC 20009

Signing Officer

Name
Steven L McClain
Title
President
Signed
2023-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Steven L McClain
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
Nonprofit Strategic Financial Solutions
Address
10302 Forest Maple Rd, Vienna, VA 22182
Preparer
Victoria McCormick
Phone
7036383476
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IRS990ScheduleA/FactsAndCircumstancesTestTxt0Current Year Facts and Circumstances: The Trust for Architectural Easements (the "Trust") qualifies as a public charity under the facts and circumstances test of section 1.170A-9T(F)(3) of the Treasury Regulations, based on the following: (1) The Trust is organized and operated to attract new and additional support through an active program for accepting historic preservation easements. The Trust educates the public about the preservation of historic properties through its website and through its activity in the preservation community. The Trust achieves fundraising through its easements program and through accepting cash contributions together with easement contributions. Since cash contributions were the original source of the Trust's funds, the Trust meets the requirements of section 1.170A-9T(F)(3)(II). (2) The Trust raised virtually all of its funding since inception from public sources, thereby meeting the requirements of section 1.170A-9T(F)(3)(III)(A). Evidence of compliance exists, even when public support of an organization is low, when the organization receives a high percentage of its total support from investment income on its funds. In the case of the Trust, the source of its funds was originally the general public, not a few individuals or members of their families. No single donor to the organization has contributed more than 0.2% of total donations to the organization. (3) Since its inception, the Trust has had donations from 813 supporters, thereby meeting the requirements of section 1.170A-9T(F)(3)(IV). (4) The Trust's governing body is not represented by the personal or private interest of a limited number of donors. No Board member was a donor to the organization or related to a donor. Board members have special knowledge or expertise in the field in which the organization operates and represents a broad cross-section of the views and interests of the community. The Board includes real estate, public relations and finance professionals, attorneys and historic preservation experts, as well as non-profit supporters, thereby meeting the requirements of section 1.170A-9T(F)(3)(V). (5) The Trust has a robust monitoring program for the protection of the historic preservation easements it holds, as well as for the benefit and education of other historic property owners. A trained architectural historian educates property owners with regard to the maintenance of historic property, thereby meeting the requirements of section 1.170A-9T(F)(3)(VI). The Trust hosts an annual building tour of the historic Belnord Apartments in Manhattan. Written material on the building's history and architectural significance are provided to tour participants.
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IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0NOTE 1. Relationship between interested person and the organization: Partnership more than 5% owned by president and director Steven L. McClain. NOTE 2. Description of transaction: Steven L. McClain is the president and director of the Trust for Architectural Easements, and he owns more than 5% of 1906 R Street Partnership. The Trust is a tenant of 1906 R Street Partnership. The rent expense for 2022 is $25,416.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0IRS Form 990 is prepared by an accountant. Internal review is performed by the Trust President and Secretary/Treasurer of the Board of Directors. All members of the Board of Directors are provided with a copy of the final IRS Form 990 for review at least one week prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1At the beginning of each calendar year, all members of the Board of Directors and officers are provided with a copy of the Trust's conflict of interest policy and are required to sign a conflict of interest statement, which discloses any potential conflicts of interest. Any transactions that represents a potential conflict of interest, as identified by the Board, must be approved by majority of the disinterested member of the Board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Board of Directors determines the compensation of the officers of the Trust. The Board obtains a periodic independent salary survey. In years in which an independent salary survey is not obtained, available comparability data is obtained. Contemporaneous substantiation of the Board's deliberations and decisions is included in the Board minutes. During 2022, the only compensated officer was the President. An independent salary survey was last conducted in 2007. Comparability data was last obtained in 2008, which is the most recent year in which a salary increase was granted to the President. The President's salary was reduced by the Board in 2010, 2014, and 2016.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Trust's governing documents, conflicts of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public on request.
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