Aia Central Valley
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What it says it does
The mission of the AIA Central Valley is to improve the quality of the built environment through leadership, mentorship and design excellence; fostering sustainability beyond architecture.
- Income
- $269,466
- Spending
- $239,026
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 25
- Highest pay
- $85,000, executive dir.
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 (4)
- CONTINUING EDUCATION: The Chapters continuing education program includes contracting Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) preparatory courses, Americans with Disabilities (ADA) seminars, national and regional codes updates, tours of local projects designed by our members, and topic-driven seminars on a variety of subjects. Educational programs also integrate chapter business, such as our annual Board of Directors Installation and our Election Meeting.
- SOCIAL/NETWORKING ACTIVITIES: The Chapter organizes frequent activities to promote and facilitate networking and good-will among its members and allied organizations. These activities include our annual installation event (recognizing active members and corporate partners), biennial design awards program, gallery exhibitions and jointly organized events with other allied organizations.
- SERVICE AND PARTICIPATION AT STATE AND NATIONAL AIA: The Chapters President, Vice President and Executive Director travel to state AIA CA board meetings, the National Grassroots Meeting and the annual CACE meeting each year to conduct the business of the organization at all its levels.
- PUBLIC OUTREACH: Each fall, the Chapter holds a public Architecture festival that celebrates our region's unique built environment and design community. This multi-day celebration engages members of the public, design enthusiasts, architects and designers with a deeper appreciation for our rich architectural and design heritage, as well as current achievements and vision for the future.
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 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 2024.
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 September 1958.
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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