THE MISSION OF THE SOCIETY IS TO ADVANCE THE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN, LANDSCAPE AND URBANISM WORLDWIDE AMONG SCHOLARS, PROFESSIONALS IN ALLIED FIELDS (INCLUDING ARCHITECTURE, HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING) AND THE INTERESTED GENERAL PUBLIC. THIS MISSION IS ACHIEVED BY: SPONSORING THE PURSUIT AND PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARLY RESEARCH; SPONSORING FORUMS FOR THE PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARLY RESEARCH AND EXCHANGE OF IDEAS; PROVIDING PUBLICATIONS THAT DISSEMINATE SCHOLARLY WORK, PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION RELATED TO THE FIELD AND OF INTEREST TO THE PUBLIC; ACKNOWLEDGING OUTSTANDING SCHOLARLY ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE FIELD; FOSTERING SCHOLARSHIP, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT AT ALL LEVELS; ORGANIZING STUDY TOURS OF SIGNIFICANT BUILDINGS AND SITES BOTH IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD; AND SUPPORTING THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC PLACES AND CULTURAL HERITAGE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.2M
+19.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$50K
-31.5% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-31.5% YoY
About Society of Architectural Historians
Based on IRS filings
Society of Architectural Historians is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $614K.
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 | $8,215,701 | $6,854,828 | $6,510,939 |
| Revenue | $1,690,308 | $1,467,388 | $1,085,976 |
| Expenses | $1,289,536 | $1,237,127 | $1,482,054 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $613,526 | $598,927 | $-32,074 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Society of Architectural Historians
Annual Conference Fellowships
SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIANS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Charles E Peterson Fellowship
SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIANS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
October 31, 2026
Edilia and François-Auguste de Montêquin Fellowship
SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIANS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
August 31, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Charnley-persky House Museum Foundation ($36,540), Seattle Architecture Foundation ($7,200), Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia ($6,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHARNLEY-PERSKY HOUSE MUSEUM FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL | TO PROVIDE SALARY RELIEF AND TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING RESTORATION AND CARE OF CHARNLEY-PERSKY HOUSE | $36,540 |
| PRESERVATION ALLIANCE FOR GREATER PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OF NORTH PHILADELPHIA FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. | $6,000 |
| SEATTLE ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION SEATTLE, WA | FIELD TRIPS THAT FOCUS ON EXPOSING STUDENTS TO VARIOUS ASPECTS OF ARCHITECTURE IN SEATTLE AND THE DESIGN OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. | $7,200 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA MORTON | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| CARLA YANNI | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT - TERM | 5 | — |
| MOHAMMAD GHARIPOUR | SECOND VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| LYNNE HORIUCHI | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| GAIL DUBROW | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| ELIANA ABU-HAMDI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHARLETTE CALDWELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PETER CHRISTENSEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ELISA DAINESE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CATHERINE ROSE ETTINGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ASHLEY GARDINI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANA MARIA LEON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HEBA MOSTAFA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ERIC PAUL MUMFORD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JASON NGUYEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| VALENTINA ROZAS-KRAUSE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| VIMALIN RUJIVACHARAKUL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANOORADHA IYER SIDDIQI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| IPEK TURELI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| THAISA WAY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BEN THOMAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $151,988 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Society of Architectural Historians?
Society of Architectural Historians is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $8.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Society of Architectural Historians?
As of 2024, Society of Architectural Historians holds $8.2M in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $50K in 2024.
Where does Society of Architectural Historians operate?
Society of Architectural Historians has awarded grants in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington.
What size grants does Society of Architectural Historians award?
In 2024, Society of Architectural Historians awarded 3 grants totaling $50K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Society of Architectural Historians's EIN?
Society of Architectural Historians's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2507723. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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