American Institute Of Architects
- Assets
- $228.2m
- Revenue
- $44.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 209
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 01/1939
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 53-0025930
Organization Overview
American Institute Of Architects is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1939. 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 12/2021, American Institute Of Architects employed 209 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Institute Of Architects is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, American Institute Of Architects generated $44.1m 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 (5.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $53.8m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, American Institute Of Architects has awarded 393 individual grants totaling $15,794,263. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) IS A NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. ITS MISSION IS TO UNITE ARCHITECTS IN FELLOWSHIP; PROMOTE THE AESTHETIC, SCIENTIFIC, AND PRACTICAL EFFICIENCY OF THE PROFESSION; ADVANCE THE SCIENCE AND ART OF PLANNING AND BUILDING; COORDINATE THE BUILDING INDUSTRY AND THE PROFESSION OF ARCHITECTURE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE; AND TO MAKE THE PROFESSION OF EVER-INCREASING SERVICE TO SOCIETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - AIA OFFERS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO MEMBERS INCLUDING:CES: THE AIA IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE CONTINUING EDUCATION OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH ITS CES/CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM. THE AIA MAKES SPECIALIZED INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO REGISTERED CES PROVIDERS, AS WELL AS TO AIA MEMBERS, TO HELP MEMBERS MEET THEIR CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITIES: THESE COMMUNITIES PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH ACCESS TO IN-DEPTH INFORMATION, SERVICES, KNOWLEDGE, AND CAREER NEEDS FOR SPECIFIC AREAS OF THE ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE.
MEMBER SERVICES - AIA OFFERS MEMBER SERVICES INCLUDING:COMPONENT RELATIONS: LOCAL NETWORKING ACTIVITIES, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, AND REGIONAL UPDATES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH STATE AND LOCAL COMPONENT CHAPTERS.WEBSITE MEMBERS SECTION: PROVIDES AN ENTRY POINT FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO AIA MEMBERS.HONORS AND AWARDS: PROGRAM PROVIDES RECOGNITION OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN SUPPORT OF THE PROFESSION OF ARCHITECTURE AND THE AIA. CENTER FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES: PROVIDES DIRECTION AND INFORMATION TO MEMBERS FOR THE PRODUCTION AND PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, HEALTHY, LIVABLE ENVIRONMENTS THAT REFLECT LONG-TERM ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL VALUE FOR RESIDENTS AND THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE. EMERGING PROFESSIONALS/YOUNG ARCHITECT PROGRAMS: ARCHIPREP, THE AIA'S ARE PREPARATION PRODUCT, PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THOSE ON THE PATH TO ARCHITECTURAL LICENSURE. MEDIA RELATIONS SUPPORT CENTER: A TOOL TO AID MEMBERS IN IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE MEDIA RELATIONS EFFORTS IN THE MEMBER'S LOCAL AND REGIONAL MARKET. SUSTAINABILITY: A VOLUNTARY PROGRAM FOR AIA MEMBER FIRMS AND OTHER ENTITIES IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT TO PLEDGE TO DEVELOP MULTI-YEAR ACTION PLANS, AND IMPLEMENT STEPS TO BECOME CARBON NEUTRAL BY THE YEAR 2030. AIA PROVIDES SUPPORT, INFORMATION, AND EDUCATION ON SUSTAINABILITY.
PUBLIC RELATIONS - AIA PROVIDES A WEALTH OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON ARCHITECTURE AND ARCHITECTS. AIA'S CENTER FOR COMMUNITIES BY DESIGN, FOR EXAMPLE, PROVIDES INFORMATION ON HOW ARCHITECTURE CAN INFLUENCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR NATION'S COMMUNITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE AIA IS ENGAGED IN A MEDIA CAMPAIGN THAT EXPLAINS THE IMPORTANCE OF ARCHITECTS TO SOCIETY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Ivy Evp/ceo | Officer | 40 | $742,429 |
Abigail Gorman Chief Of Staff | Officer | 40 | $518,647 |
Susan Mcdaid Svp, Member & Component Services | Officer | 40 | $346,321 |
Terri Stewart Svp, Knowledge & Practice | Officer | 40 | $339,054 |
Larry Robertson Svp, Human Resources, Belonging & Tech. Services | Officer | 40 | $327,710 |
Lisa Green Senior Vice President | Officer | 40 | $314,757 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Invnt Llc Video Production | 12/30/21 | $905,275 |
Wyeworks Srl It Staffing | 12/30/21 | $737,046 |
Google Llc Advertising | 12/30/21 | $937,512 |
Ehdd Architecture Design Architects | 12/30/21 | $1,411,578 |
Informa Exhibitions Conference Event Manager | 12/30/21 | $717,116 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,505,301 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,505,301 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $36,180,649 |
| Investment income | $2,682,764 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,950,922 |
| Net Rental Income | $590,953 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$676,278 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $395,095 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $44,067,877 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,524,398 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $23,845 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $11,500 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,262,800 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $18,962,990 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,173,741 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,598,327 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,587,471 |
| Fees for services: Management | $350,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $212,823 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $304,285 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $357,187 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $296,677 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,373,525 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,160,891 |
| Office expenses | $795,744 |
| Information technology | $4,413,541 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | -$499,466 |
| Travel | $747,331 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,910,583 |
| Interest | $129,790 |
| Payments to affiliates | $4,192,857 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,494,437 |
| Insurance | $537,645 |
| All other expenses | $457,646 |
| Total functional expenses | $53,766,320 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,825,515 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $14,260,568 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,763,335 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $114,508 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,497,312 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,671,457 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $196,895,536 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,122,869 |
| Total assets | $228,151,100 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,766,483 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $18,522,862 |
| 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 | $4,796,453 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $48,150 |
| Total liabilities | $35,133,948 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $187,669,733 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,347,419 |
| 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 | $228,151,100 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Institute Of Architects has awarded $1,360,595 in support to 36 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $410,013 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: DONATION | $195,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $187,500 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: COMPONENT GRANT | $76,275 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $67,000 |
Portland, OR PURPOSE: COMPONENT GRANT | $40,125 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that American Institute Of Architects has recieved totaling $17,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
New York University New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Mbi Educational Foundation Inc Charlottesville, VA PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $7,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $22,032,016 |
| Earnings | $2,299,153 |
| Net Contributions | $150,000 |
| Other Expense | $336,072 |
| Ending Balance | $24,145,097 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ncta-The Internet & Television Association Washington, DC | $96,448,657 | $68,043,969 |
American Institute Of Architects Washington, DC | $228,151,100 | $44,067,877 |
National Council Of Architectural Registration Boards Washington, DC | $46,963,365 | $34,196,045 |
American Society Of Landscape Architects Inc Washington, DC | $17,442,651 | $12,339,355 |
News Media Alliance Arlington, VA | $20,710,538 | $7,719,219 |
American Association Of Museums Arlington, VA | $11,405,115 | $9,674,597 |
American Press Institute Inc Arlington, VA | $55,812,695 | $5,259,956 |
National Art Education Association Alexandria, VA | $5,332,373 | $7,206,215 |
National Communication Association Washington, DC | $10,518,840 | $3,243,981 |
Architectural Woodwork Institute Potomac Falls, VA | $9,021,141 | $4,703,574 |
National Assembly Of State Arts Agencies Washington, DC | $2,542,835 | $4,408,580 |
Americas Public Television Stations Arlington, VA | $4,157,249 | $3,714,943 |