Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation does not meet the following 1 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 9 (Fund Raising Expense Ratio)
Spending should be no more than 35% of related contributions on fund raising. Related contributions include donations, legacies, and other gifts received as a result of fund raising efforts.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation does not meet this standard because:
Organization's fundraising expenses exceed 35% of related contributions.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation inspires people to discover and embrace an architecture for better living through meaningful connections to nature, the arts, and each other.
Year, State Incorporated:
1965, AZ
Also Known As:
Taliesin Taliesin West
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation stewards both Taliesin, in Spring Green, Wisconsin, and Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona. Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and National Historic Landmarks and are fundamental elements of American architectural history. Founded in 1940, Wright personally established this Foundation to preserve the buildings, landscapes, collections, and communities of Taliesin and Taliesin West. These were Frank Lloyd Wright’s own homes and studios, and the most personal expressions of his work. They provide experiences that will inspire and challenge visitors to build and live better.
The Foundation strives to influence the growth of architecture, design, and planning through its Taliesin Institute, which collaborates with universities, scholars, practitioners, and industry at the intersection of nature and the built environment. The Foundation also educates a worldwide audience about the continued relevance of Wright’s architectural and cultural legacy through tours, exhibits, performances, school, youth and family programs, and digital engagement.
For the year ended July 31, 2023, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation's program expenses were:
| Preservation and stewardship | $3,266,782 |
| Public tours and access | $2,630,764 |
| Retail program | $2,312,257 |
| Licensing program | $584,378 |
| Education program | $526,597 |
| Taliesin fellowship | $209,243 |
| Total Program Expenses | $9,530,021 |
Chief Executive
Stuart Graff, President/CEO
Chair of the Board
Mr. Mark Dreher, Board Chairperson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Wallace, Plese + Dreher
Board Size
12
Paid Staff Size
80
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Other
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended July 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Public tours and access | $4,189,928 |
| Contributed financial assets and grants | $2,697,170 |
| Retail program | $2,644,694 |
| Licensing program | $1,271,675 |
| Memberships | $356,765 |
| Investment income, net - realized and unrealized gains (losses) | $260,197 |
| Other income | $242,911 |
| Investment income, net - interest and dividends | $168,733 |
| Contributed nonfinancial assets | $28,121 |
| Total Income | $11,860,194 |
Programs: 85% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 2%
| Total Income | $11,860,194 |
| Total expenses: | $11,232,806 |
| Program expenses | $9,530,021 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,440,353 |
| Administrative expenses | $262,432 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $627,388 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $21,498,411 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $22,125,799 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,111,962 |
| Total Assets | $23,237,761 |
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Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest