American Institute Of Graphic Arts is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2023, American Institute Of Graphic Arts employed 22 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Institute Of Graphic Arts is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2022, American Institute Of Graphic Arts generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.6m during the year ending 09/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, American Institute Of Graphic Arts has awarded 13 individual grants totaling $157,219. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ADVANCE DESIGN AS A PROFESSIONAL CRAFT, STRATEGIC TOOL, & VITAL CULTURAL FORCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROGRAMS & EVENTS: AIGA CONVENED THE AIGA DESIGN CONFERENCE IN-PERSON AND ONLINE IN OCTOBER 2022 BRINGING TOGETHER MORE THAN 1,300 ATTENDEES IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON FOR AN IMMERSIVE EXPLORATION OF THE FUTURE OF DESIGN; THE AIGA WORLDSTUDIO SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM RECEIVED 294 APPLICATIONS, 9 STUDENTS WERE AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS AND 4 STUDENTS RECEIVED HONORABLE MENTION AWARDS;; THE 50 BOOKS / 50 COVERS COMPETITION RECEIVED 696 ENTRIES; THE 365: AIGA YEAR IN DESIGN COMPETITION RECEIVED XXX ENTRIES; 4 DESIGNERS PURSUED THE AIGA PROFESSIONAL DESIGN CERTIFICATION, WITH 1 DESIGNERS BECOMING AIGA-PD CERTIFIED DESIGNERS AND 3 DESIGNERS BECOMING AIGA-DL CERTIFIED DESIGNERS.
MEMBERSHIP AND CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT: DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023 AIGA REDUCED THE AMOUNT OF MEMBERSHIP DUES RETURNED TO CHAPTERS FROM 30% TO 15%. IN SEPTEMBER 2023, AIGA PAUSED THE RETURN OF MEMBERSHIP DUES TO CHAPTERS. AIGA IS EXPLORING OPTIONS TO RESUME FUNDING CHAPTERS. CHAPTER DUES ARE USED TO FUND EVENTS WITH INVITED SPEAKERS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, EXHIBITIONS AND ACTIVITIES TO STRENGTHEN THE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL DESIGN COMMUNITY. CHAPTERS ARE RUN BY VOLUNTEER BOARDS AND ADD TO THE VITALITY OF THE ORGANIZATION BY PROVIDING OCCASIONS FOR NETWORKING AND CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
PUBLISHING: AIGA'S PUBLICATIONS PROVIDE A CRITICAL FORUM FOR INTELLECTUAL ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN AND THE PROFESSION. NUMEROUS RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED ON THE WEBSITE AS PART OF AIGA'S AUTHORITATIVE VOICE ON PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS. EYE ON DESIGN'S AWARD-WINNING DIGITAL PUBLICATIONS COVER THE WORLD'S MOST EXCITING DESIGNERS AND THE ISSUES THEY CARE ABOUT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Manuhuia Barcham President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Francis Yllana Secretary (to Jun '23) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sherra Bell Presidents Council Chair (to Jun '23) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dawn Davidson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Victor Davila Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Elnar Director (from Jul '23) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Washington State Convention Center Event Services | 9/29/23 | $326,042 |
Montalvo Management Llc Human Resource Services | 9/29/23 | $138,600 |
Kobryn Communications Inc Technical Production Services | 9/29/23 | $288,731 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $70,663 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $70,663 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,159,551 |
Investment income | $88,717 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $4,684 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $163,386 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,570,957 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $43,500 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,750 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $777,786 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $282,307 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,424,736 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $59,266 |
Other employee benefits | $219,364 |
Payroll taxes | $196,231 |
Fees for services: Management | $151,200 |
Fees for services: Legal | $20,668 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $31,253 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,301 |
Fees for services: Other | $485,460 |
Advertising and promotion | $145,637 |
Office expenses | $197,227 |
Information technology | $623,011 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $63,671 |
Travel | $23,806 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $348,676 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $400,088 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $347,689 |
Insurance | $44,811 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $5,619,507 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $837,139 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,000,824 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $137,219 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $579,462 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $862,587 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,417,231 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $585,375 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,262,957 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $242,103 |
Total liabilities | $2,090,435 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,168,686 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $158,110 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,417,231 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Institute Of Graphic Arts has awarded $21,500 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AIGA MINNESOTA PURPOSE: INNOVATE GRANT | $16,500 |
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: AIGA WORLDSTUDIO SCHOLARSHIP | $5,000 |