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2030 Inc

EIN 26-0251104 · Santa Fe, NM

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ARCHITECTURE 2030'S MISSION IS TO RAPIDLY TRANSFORM THE GLOBAL BUILT ENVIRONMENT FROM THE MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR OF GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS TO A CENTRAL PART OF THE SOLUTION TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS. 2030, INC. PURSUES TWO PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: TO ACHIEVE A DRAMATIC REDUCTION IN THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT; AND, TO ADVANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE, RESILIENT, EQUITABLE, AND CARBON-NEUTRAL BUILDINGS AND COMMUNITIES.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
3
Highest pay
$211,583, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 60% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $50,000 spent. CLIMATE POSITIVE DESIGN FOR URBAN PLANNING AND LANDSCAPES - PROGRAM TO DEVELOP ACCESSIBLE TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND GUIDANCE FOR PROFESSIONALS AND INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS RESPONSIBLE FOR PLANNING AND DESIGNING THE EXTERIOR BUILT ENVIRONMENT, IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THE REDUCTIONS AND DRAWDOWN TO MEET THE 1.5C CLIMATE TARGET.
  2. $22,815 spent. SHIFT - PROGRAM TO BRING TOGETHER ARCHITECTS, CLIMATE LEADERS, RESEARCHERS, AND ADVOCATES TO EXPLORE HOW WE CAN REDEFINE THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT THROUGH SOUTHERN-INFORMED, REGENERATIVE DESIGN PRACTICES.
  3. $162,054 spent. MASS TIMBER TIPPING POINT - PROGRAM TO DEEPLY EXPLORE DIVERSE FIRM EXPERIENCES WITH MASS TIMBER AS AN ALTERNATIVE LOW-CARBON AND CARBON- STORING MATERIAL FOR COMMERCIAL, INSTITUTIONAL, AND MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS IN THE INTEREST OF ACCELERATING UPTAKE.
  4. $962,223 spent. CHINA PROGRAM - PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT CHINESE LOCAL DESIGN AND RESEARCH INSTITUTES, INTERNATIONAL FIRMS AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE TOOLS, EXPERTISE, TRAINING, AND ZERO NET CARBON STANDARDS (LOCALIZED) TO ENSURE THAT CHINA HAS THE CAPABILITY TO MEET THE GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS REDUCTION TARGETS SET IN THE PARIS AGREEMENT. EXPENSES 328,746 MEP2040 - A PROGRAM TO SUPPORT A VOLUNTEER-BASED MOVEMENT TO RADICALLY REDUCE TOTAL CARBON EMISSIONS ASSOCIATED WITH BUILDING SYSTEMS THROUGH COLLECTIVE ACTION.EXPENSES 2,156 CARE TOOL - PROGRAM TO DEVELOP A TOOL FOR ESTIMATING AND COMPARING THE EMBODIED, OPERATING, AND AVOIDED CARBON IMPACTS AND BENEFITS OF REUSING AND UPGRADING EXISITING BUILDINGS OR REPLACING THEM WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION. EXPENSES 100,000 ENGAGEMENT - EXPANDING THE OPPORTUNITIES IN LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PROCESSES FOR THE DESIGN PRACTITIONERS, TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE HOLDERS, AND VOICES FROM DEVELOPING REGIONS THOSE PROCESSES HAVE RARELY INCLUDED. EXPENSES 531,321
  5. CHINA PROGRAM - PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT CHINESE LOCAL DESIGN AND RESEARCH INSTITUTES, INTERNATIONAL FIRMS AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE TOOLS, EXPERTISE, TRAINING, AND ZERO NET CARBON STANDARDS (LOCALIZED) TO ENSURE THAT CHINA HAS THE CAPABILITY TO MEET THE GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS REDUCTION TARGETS SET IN THE PARIS AGREEMENT. EXPENSES 328,746 MEP2040 - A PROGRAM TO SUPPORT A VOLUNTEER-BASED MOVEMENT TO RADICALLY REDUCE TOTAL CARBON EMISSIONS ASSOCIATED WITH BUILDING SYSTEMS THROUGH COLLECTIVE ACTION.EXPENSES 2,156 CARE TOOL - PROGRAM TO DEVELOP A TOOL FOR ESTIMATING AND COMPARING THE EMBODIED, OPERATING, AND AVOIDED CARBON IMPACTS AND BENEFITS OF REUSING AND UPGRADING EXISITING BUILDINGS OR REPLACING THEM WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION. EXPENSES 100,000 ENGAGEMENT - EXPANDING THE OPPORTUNITIES IN LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PROCESSES FOR THE DESIGN PRACTITIONERS, TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE HOLDERS, AND VOICES FROM DEVELOPING REGIONS THOSE PROCESSES HAVE RARELY INCLUDED. EXPENSES 531,321

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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