Florida Southwest Chapter
The purpose of the Chapter shall be to organize and unite in fellowship the architects of Southwest Florida to combine their efforts so as to promote the aesthetic, scientific and practical efficiency of the profession; to advance the science and art of planning and building by advancing the standard of architecture education, training and practice; to coordinate the building industry and the profession of architecture to ensure the advancement of the living standards of our people through their improved environment and to make the profession of ever-increasing service to society.
Florida Southwest Chapter at a glance
In short: Florida Southwest Chapter gave $28K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,444
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $14,222
- Median grant
- $14,222
- Total assets
- $72,647
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Florida Southwest Chapter funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was FL Foundation Architecture ($18K). Together the top 2 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FL Foundation Architecture Naples, FL | To provide assistance | $18,444 |
| Collier BIA CBIA Naples, FL | To provide assistance | $10,000 |
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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 | $72,647 | $77,645 | $75,919 | $28,444 | 2 | — |
| 2024 | $70,921 | $67,723 | $27,872 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $31,070 | $44,694 | $53,961 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $40,337 | $43,701 | $59,583 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $56,219 | $33,946 | $42,570 | — | — | $1 |
| 2020 | $64,843 | $23,675 | $19,383 | — | — | $2 |
| 2019 | $60,551 | $43,125 | $39,462 | — | — | — |
About Florida Southwest Chapter
Based on IRS filings
Florida Southwest Chapter is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $73K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $28K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Florida Southwest Chapter is led by Brian Ahmedic, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Ahmedic
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Richards
Director
President → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Owens
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy De la Vega
Director
Secretary → President, 2023
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Leger
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wojciech Piotr Kulicki
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor Latavish
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adriana Perez-Leyva
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
James Reno
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jovan Millet
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Renee Zepeda
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Tyler Patak
Secretary
State Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Hruby
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katelyn Hannigan
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Art Castellanos (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Rick McCormack (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Stephanie McPherson (2019–2023) — Past President
- Former: Brad Schiffer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Maria Villa (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Barbara Hughes (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Adriane Orion (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Miriam A Hackett (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Natalia Garcia (2019–2020) — Associate State Director
- Former: Peter Kulick (2019–2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Florida Southwest Chapter
How much does Florida Southwest Chapter give each year?
Florida Southwest Chapter gave $28K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Florida Southwest Chapter?
Florida Southwest Chapter reported $73K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $78K.
What is Florida Southwest Chapter?
Florida Southwest Chapter is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Naples, FL. It holds $73K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Florida Southwest Chapter operate?
Florida Southwest Chapter has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Florida Southwest Chapter's EIN?
Florida Southwest Chapter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0393711. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 24, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
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