American Institute of Architects Inc
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, ADVOCACY AND PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY INFORMATION TO THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS' ATLANTA CHAPTER MEMBERS.
- Income
- $765,345
- Spending
- $834,631
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $162,583, 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)
- WE OFFER EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG ARCHITECTS PREPARING FOR THEIR LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS AND FOR LICENSED ARCHITECTS WHO ARE REQUIRED TO MEET MINIMUM CONTINUING EDUCATION STANDARDS PER THE STATE OF GEORGIA. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED TO THE CHAPTER'S NEARLY 1,900 MEMBERS.
- AIA Atlanta engages extensively in Public Education and Outreach regarding the value of quality architecture and what an architect does. These activities take place in the form of public newsletters, social media, architecture festivals, programs for K-12 schools, and dissemination of access to essays, films, and other tools from AIA National.
- WE OFFER NETWORKING AND SOCIAL EVENTS TO KEEP ARCHITECTS AND ALLIED PROFESSIONALS IN TOUCH. Members of the Architecture, Engineering, Construction industries work closely together on all elements of providing the built environment to society. AIA Atlanta works with allied organizations to deliver high-level professional networking events for our members to gain necessary knowledge, contacts, and understanding of complementary industries so that individuals and their firms can be more successful.
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 March 1957.
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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