ARCHITECTS USE THE POWER OF DESIGN TO SOLVE PROBLEMS, TRANSFORM LIVES, AND CREATE A BETTER WORLD. THE ARCHITECTS FOUNDATION INSPIRES AND EMPOWERS THE NEXT GENERATION OF DESIGNERS AND THE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. THE ARCHITECTS FOUNDATION ALSO PRESERVES THE HISTORIC OCTAGON BUILDING IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL, SEEKING WAYS TO BEST EXPRESS THE VALUES OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION AS SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, AND KEEP THE OCTAGON'S LEGACY ALIVE WITH EXHIBITS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT FOCUS ON THE VALUE ARCHITECTS AND ARCHITECTURE BRING TO CULTURE AND COMMUNITY, AND THE ARCHITECT'S ROLE IN A JUST, EQUITABLE, DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETY. WE ALSO RUN COMMUNITIES BY DESIGN, AN INITIATIVE THAT ALLOWS US TO PARTNER WITH COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD TO ADDRESS CRITICAL CHALLENGES LIKE CLIMATE RESILIENCE, REVITALIZATION AND HOUSING.
Key facts about Aia Foundation
- EIN
- 59-3819154
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,200
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $29,200
- Median grant
- $29,200
- Total assets
- $8,849,067
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.8M
+1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$29K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$29K
About Aia Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Aia Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $339K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,849,067 | $8,712,839 | $8,315,948 |
| Revenue | $997,223 | $842,597 | $794,470 |
| Expenses | $963,130 | $846,430 | $821,274 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $338,859 | $252,009 | $232,851 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
11 open opportunities from Aia Foundation
a/e ProNet David W. Lakamp AIA Scholarship
AIA FOUNDATION
Amount
$5,000 per student
Deadline
Rolling / Open
AIA26 Emerging Professionals Grant
AIA FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $1,149
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Architects Foundation/McAslan Fellowship
AIA FOUNDATION
Amount
$7,500 per student
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The American Institute of Architects ($29,200).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS WASHINGTON, DC | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $29,200 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILL ROSCHEN FAIA | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DAN KIRBY FAIA | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SHARON LIEBOWITZ | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| VAUGHN LEWIS ASSOC AIA | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KATHY DIXON FAIA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA FLUSCHE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHARON HAAR FAIA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIMOTHY HAWK FAIA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEN HIGA AIA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHING-HUA HO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MILAN JORDAN ASSOC AIA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KENNETH LEWIS AIA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL MARSHALL FAIA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARCI REED | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 37.5 | — |
| JOEL F MILLS | SR. DIR, COMMUNITIES BY DESIGN | 37.5 | — |
| ERIN SMITH | SR. DIR, DESIGN ASSISTANCE | 37.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aia Foundation?
Aia Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $8.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Aia Foundation?
As of 2024, Aia Foundation holds $8.8M in total assets with $997K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $29K in 2024.
Where does Aia Foundation operate?
Aia Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What size grants does Aia Foundation award?
In 2024, Aia Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $29K — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Aia Foundation's EIN?
Aia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3819154. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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