American Institute of Architects Sc Chapter
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What it says it does
AIA SOUTH CAROLINA PROMOTES THE PROFESSION OF ARCHITECTURE THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC OUTREACH. THE CHAPTER SUPPORTS THE CREATION OF EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES THROUGH ITS WORK PROMOTING FAIR STATE LAWS AND ACTIVITIES OF SIX LOCAL SECTIONS, CHARLESTON, COLUMBIA, GRAND STRAND, GREENVILLE, HILTON HEAD ISLAND, AND SPARTANBURG. AIA SOUTH CAROLINA SERVES AS THE VOICE OF THE PROFESSION AT THE STATE LEGISLATURE; ADVANCES KNOWLEDGE IN THE PROFESSION THROUGH ITS ANNUAL CONFERENCE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS; AND ENGAGES THE PUBLIC THROUGH ITS ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM, PUBLICATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA ARCHITECTURE MAGAZINE, AND OPEN HOUSES AND EXHIBITS AT ITS HOME IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE.
- Income
- $617,921
- Spending
- $642,781
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 80
- Highest pay
- $85,691, 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)
- ADVOCACY - AIA SOUTH CAROLINA ADVOCATES FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES THROUGH ITS WORK PROMOTING FAIR STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT; ENGAGING LEGISLATORS AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS ON THE IMPORTANCE AND BENEFITS OF RESILIENT, SAFE, AND HIGH PERFORMANCE DESIGN; AND SERVING AS AN EXPERT ADVISORY RESOURCE TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND COMMISSIONS.
- KNOWLEDGE - AIA SOUTH CAROLINA PROVIDES RESOURCES TO ITS MEMBERSHIP TO ADVANCE THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDING OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE, THE ARCHITECTURE + HEALTH CHAUTAUQUA, VIRTUAL BUILDING TOURS, AND SAFETY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (SAP) DISASTER ASSISTANCE TRAINING WORKSHOPS.
- COMMUNITY - AIA SOUTH CAROLINA PROMOTES THE ROLE OF THE ARCHITECT IN CREATING HEALTHY, SAFE AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES THROUGH ITS ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY, THE AIASC EQUITY IN ARCHITECTURE COMMITTEE (EQIA-SC), AND SCHOLARSHIPS SUPPORTING STUDENTS PURSUING A CAREER IN ARCHITECTURE IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1971.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: American Institute of Architects (Beaverton, OR), EIN 53-0025930. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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