Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Institute of of Architects
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What it says it does
TO IMPROVE, FOR SOCIETY, THE QUALITY OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT BY RAISING ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION STANDARDS, TRAINING AND PRACTICE, FOSTERING DESIGN EXCELLENCE, PROMOTING THE VALUE OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC.
- Income
- $571,572
- Spending
- $462,562
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $138,392, executive di
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (3)
- $138,835 spent. MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS / BUILD PITTSBURGH MEMBER WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND INCLUDE A TECHNICAL PRESENTATION ON CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN ARCHITECTURE. ONGOING CONTINUING EDUCATION IS PROVIDED FOR THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMUNITY TO KEEP THEM WELL INFORMED OF CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS AFFECTING THE PROFESSION. BUILD PITTSBURGH IS A ONE DAY SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND TRADE SHOWS.
- $147,267 spent. DESIGN PITTSBURGH DESIGN PITTSBURGH IS AN AWARD RECEPTION AND PROGRAM (AVERAGE ATTENDANCE 400) WHICH INCLUDES PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO WINNERS OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AS SELECTED BY JURORS OF PREMIER ARCHITECTS. AN EXHIBIT OF ALL ENTRIES AND AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO VOTE ON THEIR FAVORITE ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT ARE PROVIDED ON WWW.AIAPGH.ORG.
- $11,889 spent. AIA PROVIDES OVER 100 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS REFLECTING CURRENT INDUSTRY PRACTICES WHICH HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED AND REVIEWED BY LEGAL, CONSTRUCTION, AND DESIGN PROFESSIONALS. THE MOST POPULAR DOCUMENTS CAN BE ACCESSED ONLINE.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1969.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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