Arizona Architecture Foundation
Our mission is to enhance the welfare of the phoenix metro community by promoting excellence in architecture and the built environment by supporting the education of future architects, supporting and promoting the profession of architecture, and preserving the legacy of Arizona architecture.
Arizona Architecture Foundation at a glance
In short: Arizona Architecture Foundation gave $18K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,200
- +58.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,100
- +58.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,100
- Total assets
- $957,498
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Arizona Architecture Foundation
Open Grants
10 open opportunities from Arizona Architecture Foundation
Architectural Archives Grant
Arizona Architecture Foundation
Amount
$3K
Deadline
Deadline not published
Architectural Archives Grant
Arizona Architecture Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Architecture Excellence Grant
Arizona Architecture Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Arizona Architecture Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Others under 5K ($11K). Together the top 2 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Arizona Architecture Foundation gives
- Giving fell 64% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $51K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Others under 5K | Architectural related support | $11,200 |
| AIA Arizona Phx, AZ | Conference support | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $957,498 | $136,534 | $84,774 | $18,200 | 2 | $20,750 |
| 2024 | $888,890 | $93,312 | $88,151 | $11,500 | 2 | $20,459 |
| 2022 | $615,121 | $112,568 | $72,270 | $50,578 | 2 | $61,925 |
| 2021 | $582,573 | $82,066 | $21,861 | $7,000 | 2 | $20,897 |
About Arizona Architecture Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Arizona Architecture Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $957K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arizona Architecture Foundation is led by James Trahan, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Trahan
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Randock
Member-At-Large-Grants Chair
Member-At-Large → Grant Committee Chair, 2024
Grant Committee Chair → Member-At-Large-Grants Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Panetta
Member-At-Large-Investment Chair
Member-At-Large → Investment Committee Chair, 2024
Investment Committee Chair → Member-At-Large-Investment Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor Sidy
Member-At-Large-Fundraising Chair
Member-At-Large Since → Fundraising Chair, 2024
Fundraising Chair → Member-At-Large-Fundraising Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Weddle
Member-At-Large-Travel Prize Chair
Member-At-Large → Member-At-Large-Travel Prize Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Lobo
Vice President
Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Burgheimer
Past President
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Cassidy
Treasurer
Treasurer Since → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Sydnor
Member-At-Large
Member-At-Large Since → Member-At-Large, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Gaspard
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Chip Shay (2021–2022) — Member-At-Large
- Former: Philip Weddle (2021–2022) — Past President
- Former: Michael Fries (2021) — Member-At-Large
- Former: Tina Litteral (2021) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arizona Architecture Foundation
How much does Arizona Architecture Foundation give each year?
Arizona Architecture Foundation gave $18K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $12K across 2 grants.
How large is Arizona Architecture Foundation?
Arizona Architecture Foundation reported $957K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $137K.
What is Arizona Architecture Foundation?
Arizona Architecture Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $957K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Arizona Architecture Foundation operate?
Arizona Architecture Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Arizona Architecture Foundation's EIN?
Arizona Architecture Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0471616. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 9, 2026)
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