The Architectural Education Foundation AIA Colorado
The exempt purpose is to create an endowment fund to improve and encourage the teaching and practice of architecture and related fields of engineering, arts and sciences.
The Architectural Education Foundation AIA Colorado at a glance
In short: The Architectural Education Foundation AIA Colorado gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,627,171
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Architectural Education Foundation AIA Colorado funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Institute of Architects Colorado (AIA of Colorado) ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Architectural Education Foundation AIA Colorado gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). 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 $10K (2020) to $10K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Institute of Architects Colorado (AIA of Colorado) Denver, CO | Educational programs at annual design conference and various meetings | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,627,171 | $296,698 | $90,377 | $10,000 | 1 | $270,869 |
| 2023 | $2,420,850 | $75,330 | $99,978 | $10,000 | 1 | $61,740 |
| 2022 | $2,445,498 | $-218,297 | $87,427 | $10,000 | 1 | $-222,214 |
| 2021 | $2,751,222 | $157,236 | $87,230 | $10,000 | 1 | $114,027 |
| 2020 | $2,681,216 | $179,167 | $72,037 | $10,000 | 1 | $169,483 |
About The Architectural Education Foundation AIA Colorado
Based on IRS filings
The Architectural Education Foundation AIA Colorado is a public charity focused on Education, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $271K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Architectural Education Foundation AIA Colorado is led by Julianne Scherer, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julianne Scherer
President
President-Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Adam Harding
Secretary
President → Past-President, 2021
Past-President → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Zachary Taylor
Treasurer
Past-President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Broughton
Past-President
President-Elect → President, 2023
President → Past-President, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Scott Rodwin
President-Elect
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Wells Squier (2021–2023) — Past-President
- Former: Rachel Johnson (2020–2022) — Past-President
- Former: Robert Fuller (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Steven K. Loos Faia Trustee (2020) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Architectural Education Foundation AIA Colorado
How much does The Architectural Education Foundation AIA Colorado give each year?
The Architectural Education Foundation AIA Colorado gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is The Architectural Education Foundation AIA Colorado?
The Architectural Education Foundation AIA Colorado reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $297K.
What is The Architectural Education Foundation AIA Colorado?
The Architectural Education Foundation AIA Colorado is a public charity focused on Education, based in Colorado Springs, CO. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Architectural Education Foundation AIA Colorado operate?
The Architectural Education Foundation AIA Colorado has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is The Architectural Education Foundation AIA Colorado's EIN?
The Architectural Education Foundation AIA Colorado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6020926. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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