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AIA Charlotte a Section of the NC Chapter American Institute Architects

501(c)(6) organization Charlotte, NC EIN: 56-1943398 Website

The mission of aia charlotte is to be the voice of the architecture profession dedicated to three purposes: serving its members, advancing their value, and improving the quality of the built environment.

AIA Charlotte a Section of the NC Chapter American Institute Architects at a glance

In short: AIA Charlotte a Section of the NC Chapter American Institute Architects gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$14,500
+107.1% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
1
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$14,500
+107.1% vs 2023
Median grant
$14,500
Total assets
$396,925
-0.7% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who AIA Charlotte a Section of the NC Chapter American Institute Architects funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

University of North Carolina at Charlotte: $15KUniversity of North Carolinaat Charlotte$15K

The largest 2024 recipient was University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($15K).

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Cities

Raleigh

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K1 grant2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $15K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Contribution to uncc joint lecture series and uncc aia chapter$14,500
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$396,925$347,131$344,940$14,5001$21,804
2023$399,818$320,443$310,213$7,0001$15,144
2022$358,622$323,510$374,937——$7,291
2021$484,551$313,843$204,889——$71,024
2020$406,887$250,870$225,719$9,0001$5,777

About AIA Charlotte a Section of the NC Chapter American Institute Architects

Based on IRS filings

AIA Charlotte a Section of the NC Chapter American Institute Architects is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $397K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $22K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

AIA Charlotte a Section of the NC Chapter American Institute Architects is led by Kathleen Shelton, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Kathleen Shelton

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2020

    45 hrs/week

    $77K (2020) → $98K (2024)

  • Carol Bacon

    President

    Treasurer → President, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anna Anklin

    Outreach Director

    Associate Director → Outreach Director, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kristen Locke

    Outreach Director

    Associate Director → Outreach Director, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Taylor Jarrell

    Programs Director

    On filings since 2022

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Romot

    Knowledge Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marc Manack

    Past President

    Treasurer → President, 2022

    President → Past President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marcus Thomas

    Secretary

    Yaf Director → Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Natasha Edwards

    Treasurer

    Secretary → Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ryan Barkes

    Secretary

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stephanie Lewis

    Associate Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (13)
  • Former: Jana Hartenstine (2020–2023) — Past President
  • Former: Elizabeth Richardson (2022–2023) — Outreach Director
  • Former: Pedro Pinera (2022–2023) — Knowledge Director
  • Former: Joe Humphrey (2020–2022) — President Elect
  • Former: Allison Shockley (2020–2021) — Outreach Director
  • Former: Crystal Lester (2020–2021) — Membership Director
  • Former: David Thaddeus (2020–2021) — Knowledge Director
  • Former: David Tobin (2020–2021) — Past President
  • Former: Malcolm Davis (2020–2021) — President
  • Former: Zachary Schultz (2020–2021) — Yaf Director
  • Former: Alaa Bou Ghanem (2021) — Associate Director
  • Former: Melanie Reddrick (2021) — Outreach Director
  • Former: Richard Alsop (2020) — Past President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Kathleen Shelton — Executive Director: $98KKathleen SheltonExecutive Director$98K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $98K, to Kathleen Shelton (Executive Director).

Frequently asked questions about AIA Charlotte a Section of the NC Chapter American Institute Architects

How much does AIA Charlotte a Section of the NC Chapter American Institute Architects give each year?

AIA Charlotte a Section of the NC Chapter American Institute Architects gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7K across 1 grant.

How large is AIA Charlotte a Section of the NC Chapter American Institute Architects?

AIA Charlotte a Section of the NC Chapter American Institute Architects reported $397K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $347K.

What is AIA Charlotte a Section of the NC Chapter American Institute Architects?

AIA Charlotte a Section of the NC Chapter American Institute Architects is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Charlotte, NC. It holds $397K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does AIA Charlotte a Section of the NC Chapter American Institute Architects operate?

AIA Charlotte a Section of the NC Chapter American Institute Architects has awarded grants in North Carolina.

What is AIA Charlotte a Section of the NC Chapter American Institute Architects's EIN?

AIA Charlotte a Section of the NC Chapter American Institute Architects's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1943398. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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