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Aia Indiana

EIN 35-1118574 · Indianapolis, IN

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE INDIANA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS [AIA INDIANA] IS A NON-PROFIT PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF AND PROVIDING SERVICES TO NEARLY 900 ARCHITECTS AND AFFILIATED DESIGN PROFESSIONALS.THE CHAPTER'S PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES HAVE A STATEWIDE FOCUS. SERVICES INCLUDE: MONITORING LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS; PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAMS; HEALTH, LIFE AND OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAMS; PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS; DESIGN ASSISTANCE TEAMS TO FURTHER COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT; THE ANNUAL CONVENTION AND TRADE FAIR; SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL EVENTS; DESIGN AWARDS PROGRAMS; AND SUPPORT OF BALL STATE AND NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITIES COLLEGES OF ARCHITECTURE.IN ADDITION TO THE STATE ORGANIZATION, FOUR AIA SECTIONS, OPERATED BY VOLUNTEER BOARDS AND COMMITTEES, PROVIDE LOCALIZED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO THE MEMBERSHIP AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.

Income
$547,929
Spending
$538,236
Employees
2
Volunteers
27
Highest pay
$170,979, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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)
  1. ANNUAL AIA IN GOLF OUTINGS ARE DESIGNED FOR NETWORKING BETWEEN OUR MEMBERS, FRIENDS, AND SPONSORS AND TO PROVIDE ADDED RESOURCES TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING FOR MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
  2. THE AIA IN CHRISTOPHER KELLEY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (CKLDP) PROGRAM HELPS TRAIN AND NURTURE THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS. THE YEAR-LONG PROGRAM CONSISTS OF NINE INDIVIDUAL HALF-DAY SESSIONS ATTENDED BY A COMPETITIVELY SELECTED GROUP OF 16 EMERGING PROFESSIONALS (AN EMERGING PROFESSIONAL IS DEFINED AS SOMEONE WHO HAS GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE WITH AN ARCHITECTURE DEGREE AND IS WITHIN 10 YEARS OF THEIR FIRST LICENSURE). PROSPECTIVE PARTICIPANTS MUST GO THROUGH AN APPLICATION PROCESS FOR SELECTION WHERE PROVEN CAREER SUCCESS, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND THE INDIVIDUAL'S FIRM SUPPORT WILL BE CONSIDERED. THE CURRICULUM FOCUSES ON CORE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS SUCH AS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FIRM MANAGEMENT, WORKING TOGETHER AND COLLABORATION, THE ART OF NEGOTIATION, CLIENT DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP, INDUSTRY TRENDS, AND DEVELOPING YOUR FUTURE WITHIN THE PRACTICE. THE SELECTED SCHOLARS TO THE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PLANNING AND PARTICIPATING IN EACH OF THE INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS.
  3. THE 2024 AIA INDIANA CONVENTION INCLUDED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND NETWORKING FOR ARCHITECTS AS WELL AS RECOGNITION OF THE 2024 AIA INDIANA DESIGN AND SERVICE AWARD WINNERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.

    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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    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 February 1958.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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