National Organization of Minority Architects
Foster communications and fellowship among minority architects, fight discrimination and other selection policies being used by public and private sector clients to unfairly restrict minority architects participation in the design, construction and related industries. Also, to promote the design and development of living, working, and recreational
National Organization of Minority Architects at a glance
In short: National Organization of Minority Architects gave $8K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,726
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $1,932
- Median grant
- $1,335
- Total assets
- $3,760,421
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who National Organization of Minority Architects funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Michael Brown Sr Chosen for Change Foundation Inc (Building Fund Donation) ($5K). Together the top 4 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2025) to $12K (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $8K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Brown Sr Chosen for Change Foundation Inc (Building Fund Donation) St. Louis, MO | — | $5,000 |
| Arquitecto Orland Park, IL | — | $1,600 |
| Black Women Atlanta, GA | — | $1,069 |
| Black MBA Foundation Atlanta, GA | — | $57 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,760,421 | $2,182,443 | $1,975,321 | $7,726 | 4 | $101,494 |
| 2024 | $3,310,158 | $2,466,965 | $1,986,948 | — | — | $106,978 |
| 2023 | $2,861,329 | $2,203,810 | $1,832,692 | — | — | $65,873 |
| 2022 | $2,474,086 | $955,462 | $861,789 | — | — | $-89,255 |
| 2021 | $1,312,591 | $1,303,901 | $675,293 | $12,445 | Total only | $53,310 |
| 2020 | $1,196,201 | $1,376,908 | $577,615 | — | — | $59,539 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About National Organization of Minority Architects
Based on IRS filings
National Organization of Minority Architects is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $101K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Organization of Minority Architects is led by Tiffany Brown, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 18 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tiffany Brown
Executive Director
University Liason-Midwest → Executive Manager, 2021
Executive Manager → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$124K (2025)
Bryan C Lee Jr.
President
President Elect & Vice President-South → President Elect, 2023
President Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernard Suber
Membership Chair
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colby Mitchell
Membership Chair
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamilla Afandi
Membership Chair
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Ssebuwufu
Membership Chair
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Negron
Membership Chair
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tianna St James
Membership Chair
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nia Fletcher
Membership Chair
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pascale Sablan
Immediate Past President
President Elect → President, 2022
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Saundra Little
President Elect
Vice President-Midwest → President Elect, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Weatherspoon
Secretary
Recording Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
10.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ameera Ashraf-O'Neil
Parliamentarian
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brien Graham
Vice President-South
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashlen Williams
Vice President-Midwest
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Atkinson
Vice President - West
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oswaldo Ortega
Vice President-Northeast
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teonna Cooksey
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: Joshua Cato (2024) — Membership Chair
- Former: Jason Pugh (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Edward Tony Ransom (2021–2023) — Vice President-Northeast
- Former: Gary Nelson (2021–2023) — Vice President - West
- Former: Mntambo Fisher (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Julian Owens (2020–2022) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Eramus Ikpemgbe (2020–2021) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Kimberly Dowdell (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Nekia Strong (2021) — Vice President-South
- Former: Andrea Simpson (2020) — University Liason-South
- Former: Andrea Vasile (2020) — Student Liason
- Former: Angela King (2020) — Membership Chair
- Former: Bryan W Hudson (2020) — President
- Former: Crystal J Satterfield (2020) — Vice President-Northwest
- Former: Gabrielle Riley (2020) — University Liason-West
- Former: Garfield Peart (2020) — Vice President-South
- Former: Jimeca Sims (2020) — Secretary & Awards Chair
- Former: Kenneth E Casey (2020) — Organizational Liason
- Former: Kevin Holland (2020) — Past-President
- Former: Leopold Ray-Lynch (2020) — Vice President-West
- Former: Louis J Fisher (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Nea Maloo (2020) — Hbcu Representative
- Former: Nichole Singleton (2020) — Executive Officio Board
- Former: Tya Winn (2020) — National Conference Chair
- Former: Victoria Acevedo (2020) — University Liason-Northwest
- Former: William J Stanley III (2020) — Professional Leadership Development Chair
- Former: Yu-Ngoklo (2020) — Magazine Editor
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $124K, to Tiffany Brown (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about National Organization of Minority Architects
How much does National Organization of Minority Architects give each year?
National Organization of Minority Architects gave $8K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is National Organization of Minority Architects's typical grant size?
National Organization of Minority Architects's median grant in 2025 was $1,335, and its average grant was $1,932, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Organization of Minority Architects give grants?
National Organization of Minority Architects gives mostly in Missouri: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (21%) and Georgia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
How large is National Organization of Minority Architects?
National Organization of Minority Architects reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is National Organization of Minority Architects?
National Organization of Minority Architects is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is National Organization of Minority Architects's EIN?
National Organization of Minority Architects's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1855267. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 9, 2026)
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