Guild of Future Architects Foundation
The guild of future architects is a home, refuge and resource for people collaboratively shaping a more just, prosperous and beautiful tomorrow. Future architects are people who work through intersectional collaborations to imagine and prototype shared futures. Shared futures are potential realities born from the bold vision and dedicated stewardship of future architects seeking long-view and transformational impact leading to shared prosperity.
Guild of Future Architects Foundation at a glance
In short: Guild of Future Architects Foundation gave $329K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $164K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $328,835
- +244.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $164,418
- +589.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $164,418
- Total assets
- $730,984
- -9.8% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- California (72% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Guild of Future Architects Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Black Maternal Health Fund ($237K). Together the top 2 received $329K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 12 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2020) to $329K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $329K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Maternal Health Fund Los Angeles, CA | Project's Fiscal Sponsor | $237,150 |
| The Lacoff Group Arverne, NY | Project's Fiscal Sponsor | $91,685 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $730,984 | $1,214,052 | $1,599,228 | $328,835 | 2 |
| 2021 | $810,502 | $1,697,027 | $1,952,021 | $95,377 | 4 |
| 2020 | $1,110,264 | $1,261,012 | $1,018,606 | $70,000 | 6 |
About Guild of Future Architects Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Guild of Future Architects Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in West TH Street, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $731K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $329K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Guild of Future Architects Foundation is led by Sharon Chang, Board Chair on every filing since 2020; 2 of 9 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Sharon Chang
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jen Wilson
Director of Partnerships
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$121K (2020) → $160K (2022)
Mark Beam
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$30K (2021) → $40K (2022)
Elissa Moorhead
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paloma Lopez
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Salome Asega
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Debass
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
May Lee
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$30K (2021) → $0 (2022)
Cara Mertes
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kamal Sinclair (2020–2021) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $160K, to JEN Wilson (Director of Partnerships). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Guild of Future Architects Foundation
How much does Guild of Future Architects Foundation give each year?
Guild of Future Architects Foundation gave $329K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $95K across 4 grants.
How large is Guild of Future Architects Foundation?
Guild of Future Architects Foundation reported $731K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Guild of Future Architects Foundation?
Guild of Future Architects Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in West TH Street, NY. It holds $731K in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Guild of Future Architects Foundation operate?
Guild of Future Architects Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, New York, Rhode Island.
What is Guild of Future Architects Foundation's EIN?
Guild of Future Architects Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4379679. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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