American Planning Association
- Assets
- $25.0m
- Revenue
- $18.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 73
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 08/1983
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 52-1134021
Organization Overview
American Planning Association is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (S03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 09/2023, American Planning Association employed 73 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Planning Association 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 09/2023, American Planning Association generated $18.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $17.8m during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.0%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, American Planning Association has awarded 124 individual grants totaling $11,818,522. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O THE AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION (APA) PROVIDES LEADERSHIP IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF VITAL COMMUNITIES BY ADVOCATING EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY PLANNING, PROMOTING EDUCATION AND CITIZEN EMPOWERMENT AND PROVIDING THE TOOLS AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF GROWTH AND CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
MEMBERSHIPS & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES: SEE SCHEDULE O FOR PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTIONAPA IS AN EDUCATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT AND SEVERAL OF OUR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. APA MEMBERSHIP IS VOLUNTARY AND OPEN TO ANY INDIVIDUAL INTERESTED IN THE FIELD OF PLANNING. OUR MONTHLY MAGAZINE FOCUSES ON INFORMATION ABOUT TRENDS, CURRENT PLANNING PRACTICES, NEW APPROACHES, REVIEWS OF BOOKS, REPORTS, AND EVENTS IN BOTH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTORS. THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION IS PUBLISHED QUARTERLY TO REPORT ON RESEARCH, NEW THOUGHTS, AND CURRENT LITERATURE. IT IS EDITED INDEPENDENTLY THROUGH A UNIVERSITY- BASED EDITORIAL TEAM AND HAS A WORLDWIDE SUBSCRIPTION LIST. THE ZONING PRACTICE PERIODICAL IS PUBLISHED QUARTERLY AND HELPS GUIDE THOSE WHO WRITE AND ADMINISTER DEVELOPMENT CODES; MONITORS ALL THE LATEST TRENDS IN LOCAL LAND-USE CONTROLS; AND BRINGS THE READER CURRENT NEWS AND ORDINANCE EXCERPTS.EACH QUARTER APA'S PLANNING ADVISORY SERVICE (PAS) PUBLISHES A NEW PAS REPORT PROVIDING AUTHORITATIVE GUIDANCE ON CURRENT ISSUES AND INNOVATIVE PRACTICES. APA CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE IN PLANNING THROUGH OUR GREAT PLACES IN AMERICA PROGRAM. ANNUALLY, APA RECOGNIZES A TOTAL OF 15 GREAT NEIGHBORHOODS, STREETS, AND PUBLIC SPACES OF EXCEPTIONAL CHARACTER, QUALITY, AND PLANNING. THE NEIGHBORHOODS, STREETS, AND PUBLIC SPACES ARE SUGGESTED BY RESIDENTS OR VISITORS. THE NATIONAL PLANNING CONFERENCE BRINGS PLANNERS, PLANNING COMMISSIONERS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, EDUCATORS, ALLIED PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS AND ENGAGED CITIZENS TOGETHER IN AN ASSEMBLY OF SESSIONS, WORKSHOPS, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF CURRENT COMMUNITY CHALLENGES AND INITIATIVES IN THE FIELD OF PLANNING. THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PLANNERS' (AICP) CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE PROGRAM HELPS CERTIFIED PLANNERS GAIN THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO REMAIN CURRENT IN THE PRACTICE OF PLANNING. COMMUNITY PLANNING ASSISTANCE TEAMS (CPATS) ARE A KEY AICP INITIATIVE. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF EXPERT PLANNING PROFESSIONALS IS PAIRED WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS, KEY STAKEHOLDERS, AND RELEVANT DECISION MAKERS IN A PLACE-BASED INITIATIVE TO FOSTER COMMUNITY EDUCATION, ENGAGEMENT, AND EMPOWERMENT.APA ALSO PRODUCES AUDIO CONFERENCES, WEBINARS, TRAINING WORKSHOPS, STREAMING VIDEOS AND AUDIO RECORDINGS TO PROMOTE EDUCATION ABOUT COMMUNITIES AND PLANNING.
CERTIFICATION & ACCREDITATION: SEE SCHEDULE O FOR PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTIONAPA PLAYS AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN THE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PLANNERS THROUGH ITS SUPPORT FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PLANNING PROGRAMS. AICP IS APA'S PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE THAT IS FOCUSED ON THE CERTIFICATION OF PLANNERS, SETTING STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, ENCOURAGING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTING PRO BONO SERVICES, AND SUPPORTING ETHICAL PRACTICE.
POLICY & OUTREACH SERVICES: SEE SCHEDULE O FOR PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTIONSINCE 1949, APA'S PROGRAM OF INDEPENDENT APPLIED RESEARCH HAS RESULTED IN PRACTICAL, UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT BEST PRACTICES IN URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING IN THE U.S. AND AROUND THE WORLD. THE SERVICE TRANSLATES BASIC UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES INTO PRACTICAL EXAMPLES FOR BOTH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR ENTITIES. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES ARE SUPPORTED BY GRANTS FROM FOUNDATIONS, NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, AND SUBSCRIPTION REVENUE. APA EDUCATES PLANNERS ON PLANNING ISSUES AND ADVOCATES CHANGES TO PLANNING PRACTICES THAT RESPOND TO THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF COMMUNITIES AT ALL LEVELS. THE PROCESS OF CREATING VITAL COMMUNITIES RECOGNIZES THAT CHANGE IS INEVITABLE. APA'S COMMUNICATIONS TEAM EDUCATES MEDIA AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GOOD GOVERNANCE AND GOOD PLANNING; THE IMPACTS OF PLANNING, AND THE ROLE OF PLANNERS AND ENGAGED CITIZENS IN SHAPING OUR NATION'S COMMUNITIES. IT ALSO RECOGNIZES SUCCESSFUL INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS THROUGH THE ANNUAL NATIONAL PLANNING AWARDS PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Angela Brooks President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lauren Driscoll Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kristen Lynn Asp Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Leo Asuncion Jr Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Linda Amato Board Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Edna Ely-Ledesma Board Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Team Subject Llc Conference, Board Planning & Implementat | 9/29/23 | $290,737 |
Prometric Llc Assessment & Testing | 9/29/23 | $125,800 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $506,345 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $506,345 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $14,574,996 |
| Investment income | $471,577 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $312,500 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$172,242 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,776,475 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $18,555,514 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $284,544 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $38,518 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,323,140 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,198,725 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,217,078 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $177,413 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,361,394 |
| Payroll taxes | $189,223 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $55,605 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $83,440 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $81,053 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $120,827 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,968,230 |
| Advertising and promotion | $169,878 |
| Office expenses | $623,389 |
| Information technology | $1,263,845 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $626,235 |
| Travel | $1,269,271 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,145,870 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $340,537 |
| Insurance | $108,481 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $17,818,561 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,249,822 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $105,530 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $109,617 |
| 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 | $370,736 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $561,801 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $19,310,913 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $336,775 |
| Total assets | $25,045,194 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,441,888 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,514,818 |
| 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 | $865,190 |
| Total liabilities | $8,821,896 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,352,595 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,870,703 |
| 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 | $25,045,194 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Planning Association has awarded $230,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UP FOR GROWTH PURPOSE: Pro-Housing Webinar Series. | $45,000 |
PLANNING ACCREDITATION BOARD PURPOSE: General Support | $175,000 |
ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGIATE SCHOOLS OF PLANNING INC PURPOSE: General support | $10,000 |