THE CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE IS THE LEADING CULTURAL VENUE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT IN NEW YORK CITY, INFORMED BY THE COMPLEXITY OF THE CITY'S URBAN FABRIC AND IN DIALOGUE WITH THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY. WE WERE FOUNDED BY AND SHARE A HOME WITH THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS NEW YORK (AIANY) AND HAVE THE UNIQUE ADVANTAGE OF DRAWING UPON THE IDEAS AND EXPERIENCES OF PRACTICING ARCHITECTS TO PRODUCE EXHIBITIONS, PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND DESIGN EDUCATION EXPERIENCES FOR K-12 YOUTH AND FAMILIES. OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE A BROAD AUDIENCE ABOUT THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND THE VALUE OF CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE IN URBAN LIFE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director of Education Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $126k $136k |
Dir. of Digital Content Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $122k $132k |
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $16k $18k |
Managing Director, Aia New York Chapter Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $13k $15k |
Director of Finance and Operations Below 10th percentile | $13k $14k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 40%
from 2023
From $211k in 2023 to $126k in 2024.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 19%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay fell 92% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE INC
What does the Highest Compensated Employee of THE CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE INC earn?
In 2024, the Highest Compensated Employee of THE CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE INC received $126,037 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Highest Compensated Employee roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Highest Compensated Employee pay at THE CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Highest Compensated Employee at THE CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE INC falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE INC reported $2.3M in total revenue and $2.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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