American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc
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American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc at a glance
In short: American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc gave $88K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $87,950
- +1499.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +600.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,564
- +128.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $3,669,524
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
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Who American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The American Institute of Architects ($40K). Together the top 7 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 252% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $90K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The American Institute of Architects Washington, DC | Program Support | $40,000 |
| AIA Arizona Phoenix, AZ | Program Support | $8,000 |
| AIA Utah Salt Lake, UT | Program Support | $8,000 |
| AIA Dallasfw Dallas, TX | Program Support | $8,000 |
| AIA Triangle Raleigh, NC | Program Support | $8,000 |
| AIA California Sacramento, CA | Program Support | $8,000 |
| AIA Oregon Vancouver, WA | Program Support | $7,950 |
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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 | $3,669,524 | $371,296 | $196,248 | $87,950 | 7 | $174,840 |
| 2023 | $3,396,537 | $415,060 | $393,752 | $5,500 | 1 | $123,995 |
| 2022 | $3,113,907 | $491,339 | $451,587 | $90,000 | 2 | $113,161 |
| 2021 | $3,677,762 | $917,315 | $237,127 | $25,000 | 1 | $663,724 |
| 2020 | $3,267,384 | $374,398 | $118,558 | $25,000 | 1 | $144,636 |
About American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $88K. Net investment income was $175K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc is led by Muzaffara Conforti, Executive Director & Cof Fund on every filing since 2023; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Muzaffara Conforti
Executive Director & Cof Fund
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$114K (2024)
Ronald Blitch Faia
Chancellor
Bursar → Vice Chancellor, 2023
Vice Chancellor → Chancellor, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Jackson Faia
Bursar
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Schwennsen Faia
Vice Chancellor
Secretary → Vice Chancellor, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Spurlock Faia
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Frances Halsband Faia (2020–2023) — Chancellor
- Former: John J. Castellana Faia (2020–2022) — Chancellor
- Former: Roger L. Schluntz Faia (2020–2022) — Vice Chancellor
- Former: Pam Day To (2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Terri Stewart (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Douglas Paul (2021) — Incoming Executive Director
- Former: Peter Kuttner Faia (2020) — Chancellor
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 $114K, to Muzaffara Conforti (Executive Director, COF Fund).
Frequently asked questions about American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc
How much does American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc give each year?
American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc gave $88K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
What is American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc's typical grant size?
American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $12,564, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc give grants?
American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Arizona (9%) and Utah (9%).
Does American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (7 grants).
Who are American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc's largest grantees?
American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The American Institute of Architects ($40,000), AIA Arizona ($8,000) and AIA Utah ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc?
American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $371K.
What is American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc's EIN?
American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0887547. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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