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Nonprofit · EIN 91-1205105

SEATTLE ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98101

Financials

$204K$289K2023$176K$270K2024$239K$306K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SEATTLE ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$238,559$306,153-$67,594$313,291$45,286$268,005
December 31, 2024990$176,098$269,748-$93,650$367,442$36,166$331,276
December 31, 2023990$203,589$289,187-$85,598$462,254$50,244$412,010
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$238,253
of which government grants
$82,225
Program service revenue
$49,237
Investment income
$19,449
Net rental income
-$68,380
Other revenue
-$68,380

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$77,156
Other salaries and wages
$142,424
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$255,168
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,738
Occupancy
$523
Travel
$521
Program services (functional)
$188,921
Management and general (functional)
$106,920
Fundraising (functional)
$10,312

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$367,442
Total assets, end of year
$313,291
Total liabilities, end of year
$45,286
Net assets, end of year
$268,005
Publicly traded securities
$212,159
Net assets without donor restrictions
$55,846
Net assets with donor restrictions
$212,159
Gross receipts
$444,128
Employees
3
Volunteers
75
Year formed
1983
State of legal domicile
WA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
James BoureyExecutive Director
Officer
25$77,156
Cameron DarrDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Marc OplingerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Robyn GordonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Burcin MoehringDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Basel JurdyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Dave RaumaImmediate Past President
Trustee or director
1$0
Luis AdanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Senan ChoeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Dena YamaguchiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ryan MaraDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Gregory LarsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jason HenryDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
David BryantDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Matthew BissenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
10 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rick CarteDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kimberly SawadaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Irma DoreDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Anita PhonexaphovaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ivi GabalesDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Richard KendallDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Grant BuckinghamVice President
Officer
1$0
Erik DoranTreasurer
Officer
1$0
Pamela TrevithickPresident
Officer
1$0
Mira MuiSecretary
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 24 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
James BoureyExecutive Director
Officer
25$78,875
Rick CarteDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kimberly SawadaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Irma DoreDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Cameron DarrDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kellen PattersonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Marc OplingerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Robyn GordonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Burcin MoehringDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Basel JurdyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Dave RaumaImmediate Past President
Trustee or director
1$0
Luis AdanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Senan ChoeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Dena YamaguchiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ryan MaraDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Gregory LarsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jason HenryDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Dana JohnsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
David BryantDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Matthew BissenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Erik DoranTreasurer
Officer
1$0
Pamela TrevithickPresident
Officer
1$0
Mira MuiSecretary
Officer
1$0
Grant BuckinghamVice President
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 26 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
James BoureyExecutive Director
Officer
25$11,154
David ChamnessDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Brian CarterDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jim GregsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Luis AdanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Balmiki BhattacharyaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Senan ChoeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Mira MuiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Crystal LoyaImmediate Past President
Trustee or director
1$0
Rick CarteDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Carmen Van LiereDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Erik DoranDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kim SawadaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ben CoffmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Irma DoreDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Cameron DarrDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kellen PattersonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Marc OplingerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Robyn GordonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Burcin MoehringDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Basel JurdyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Aurora VarelaTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Pamela TrevithickVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Grant BuckinghamSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Dave RaumaPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Peter KrechDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1700 7TH AVE STE 1700, SEATTLE, WA 98101-4407
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
James Bourey, 1700 7th Ave Ste 1700, Seattle, WA 98101
Signed the 990
James Bourey, Executive Director
Phone
(206) 957-1923

Mission

The Seattle Architecture Foundation connects people to the architecture, design, and history of Seattle. We believe the more you engage with design, the more you feel connected to your changing city. As a volunteer driven organization, we provide programs which will empower people to make a difference in their community.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Tours: SAF offered 149 tours during 2025 with 1,652 people attending. SAF tours build appreciation for the built environment and share Seattle's rich cultural history.
    Expenses $50,177 · revenue $37,644
  • Youth & Family Programs: 258 youth participated in our weekend workshops, school, and community programs. We introduce youth from all backgrounds to the field of architecture and design. Full, no-questions-asked scholarships are available for all youth and family weekend workshops
    Expenses $53,598 · revenue $2,985
  • Exhibits and Public Programs: SAF offers public programming, which includes lectures, panel discussions, and other talks about architecture. Our goal is to offer a range of educational programs to help people understand how they can get involved in shaping the future of their city. In 2025 we offered a range of public programs, in total serving 754 attendees.
    Expenses $85,146 · revenue $8,608

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
91-1205105
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1983
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$313,291
Income (IRS master file)
$444,128

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$238,559$306,153$313,291XML
990December 2024$176,098$269,748$367,442XML
990December 2023$203,589$289,187$462,254XML
990December 2022$233,789$259,715$517,270IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 91-1205105).

Questions about SEATTLE ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of SEATTLE ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SEATTLE ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION is 91-1205105.
Is SEATTLE ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
Are donations to SEATTLE ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SEATTLE ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SEATTLE ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SEATTLE ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SEATTLE ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names James Bourey.
Who are the officers and directors of SEATTLE ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 25 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $77,156 (James Bourey, Executive Director).
How much revenue does SEATTLE ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $238,559, expenses of $306,153 and total assets of $313,291 at year end.

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