American Planning Association
See Schedule O"Creating great communities for all." The American Planning Association (APA) provides leadership in the development of vital communities by advocating excellence in community planning, promoting education and citizen empowerment and providing the tools and support necessary to meet the challenges of growth and change.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$27.0M
+7.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$184K
-19.8% YoY
Grant Count
2
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$92K
+20.2% YoY
About American Planning Association
Based on IRS filings
American Planning Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $184K. Net investment income was $972K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,958,095 | $25,045,194 | $22,871,568 |
| Revenue | $19,236,852 | $18,555,514 | $20,969,447 |
| Expenses | $19,029,840 | $17,818,561 | $16,975,437 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $971,976 | $299,335 | $1,027,406 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from American Planning Association
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Planning Accreditation Board ($177,108), APA Ohio Chapter ($7,250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planning Accreditation Board Chicago, IL | General Support | $177,108 |
| APA Ohio Chapter Copley, OH | General Support | $7,250 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angela D Brooks FAICP | President | 2 | — |
| Sue Schwartz | President-Elect | 2 | — |
| Lauren Driscoll | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Kristen Lynn Asp | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Linda Amato | Board Director (until 12/23) | 2 | — |
| Sara Copeland FAICP | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Edna Ely-Ledesma | Board Director (until 12/23) | 2 | — |
| Tim Gladhill | Board Director (until 12/23) | 2 | — |
| Benjamin Hitchings | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Nina Idemudia | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Julia Lave Johnston | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Kohl Malo | Board Director (until 12/23) | 2 | — |
| Bianca Mers | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Wendy Moeller | Board Director (until 12/23) | 2 | — |
| Allison G Mouch AICP | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Chad M Nabity AICP | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Wendy Shabay | Board Director (until 12/23) | 2 | — |
| Bruce Stiftel | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Scott D Turner AICP | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Silvia E Vargas FAICP | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Dawn Warrick AICP | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Karen Wolf FAICP | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Joel D Albizo | Chief Executive Officer | 35 | $424,331 |
| Alejandro Fuentes Encinas | Chief Financial & Member Eng Officer | 35 | $294,576 |
| Harriet Bogdanowicz | Chief Operating Officer | 35 | $280,490 |
| Mark Ferguson | Chief Information Officer | 35 | $304,110 |
| Petra Hurtado | Chief Foresight & Knowledge Officer | 35 | $193,544 |
| Elizabeth Lang | Director of Marketing | 35 | $181,394 |
| Felicia Braunstein | Professional Practice Director | 35 | $168,882 |
| Randall West | Technology Director | 35 | $158,731 |
| Eva Wilczek | Meetings Director | 35 | $185,026 |
| Mike Welch | Leadership Director | 35 | $162,562 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Planning Association?
American Planning Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $27.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Planning Association?
As of 2024, American Planning Association holds $27.0M in total assets with $19.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $184K in 2024.
Where does American Planning Association operate?
American Planning Association has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Ohio.
What size grants does American Planning Association award?
In 2024, American Planning Association awarded 2 grants totaling $184K — an average of about $92K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Planning Association's EIN?
American Planning Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1134021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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