AIA Triangle
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AIA Triangle at a glance
In short: AIA Triangle gave $38K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,666
- +14.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,555
- -23.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,972
- Total assets
- $549,920
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to AIA Triangle
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from AIA Triangle
AIA Triangle Design Awards
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AIA Triangle Student Scholarship Awards
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Gail Lindsey Award
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Who AIA Triangle funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Peak Lab Rescue ($14K). Together the top 3 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2023) to $38K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Lab Rescue Apex, NC | Support local foster and rescue organizations dedicated to improving the lives of pets in need. | $14,222 |
| Saving Grace Wake Forest, NC | Support local foster and rescue organizations dedicated to improving the lives of pets in need. | $12,972 |
| Connie's Kittens Apex, NC | Support local foster and rescue organizations dedicated to improving the lives of pets in need. | $10,472 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $549,920 | $363,417 | $310,996 | $37,666 | 3 | $3,502 |
| 2023 | $502,315 | $368,535 | $298,613 | $32,891 | 2 | $681 |
| 2022 | $427,863 | $332,802 | $299,167 | — | — | $548 |
| 2021 | $394,828 | $273,326 | $291,915 | — | — | $60 |
| 2020 | $413,186 | $269,597 | $204,723 | — | — | $894 |
About AIA Triangle
Based on IRS filings
AIA Triangle is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $550K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
AIA Triangle is led by Linda Frenette, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Frenette
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$34K (2023) → $90K (2024)
Joshua Thomasson
President
Secretary → President Elect, 2023
President Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Bullington
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Smith
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raphael Hatley
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurent De Comarmond
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fredrick Davis
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ambrose
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bailey Allred
Past - President
President Elect → President, 2023
President → Past - President, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Hill
Ex-Officio
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Corbitt
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teri Canada
President Elect
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → President Elect, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Sunderland
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Elizabeth Caliendo (2020–2023) — Past - President
- Former: Emmalyn Tyson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Albert McDonald (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Christine Stetkiewicz (2020–2022) — Member Svc. Coordinator
- Former: Doug Pierson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mia Xavier (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Jeffrey Paine (2020) — Director
- Former: Matthew Szymanski (2020) — Past President
- Former: Phillip Jefferson (2020) — President Elect
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $90K, to Linda Frenette (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about AIA Triangle
How much does AIA Triangle give each year?
AIA Triangle gave $38K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $33K across 2 grants.
What is AIA Triangle's typical grant size?
AIA Triangle's median grant in 2024 was $12,972, and its average grant was $12,555, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does AIA Triangle give grants?
AIA Triangle gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Apex, NC (2 grants).
Does AIA Triangle give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on AIA Triangle's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is AIA Triangle?
AIA Triangle reported $550K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $363K.
What is AIA Triangle?
AIA Triangle is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Raleigh, NC. It holds $550K in total assets as of 2024.
What is AIA Triangle's EIN?
AIA Triangle's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1420996. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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