The New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
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The New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects at a glance
In short: The New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects gave $207K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $207K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $206,800
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $206,800
- Median grant
- $206,800
- Total assets
- $9,597,648
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
Open Grants
13 open opportunities from The New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
"Wish You Were Here" Archtober Postcard Competition
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AIANY + ASLANY Transportation and Infrastructure Design Excellence Awards
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AIANY Design Awards
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Who The New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Center for Architecture ($207K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
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 New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects gives
- Giving grew 260% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2022) to $207K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $207K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Center for Architecture New York, NY | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $206,800 |
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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 | $9,597,648 | $3,412,243 | $3,815,677 | $206,800 | 1 | $365,313 |
| 2023 | $9,657,163 | $2,801,756 | $3,713,849 | — | — | $-145,100 |
| 2022 | $9,854,314 | $2,695,130 | $3,009,391 | $56,622 | 1 | $146,657 |
| 2021 | $10,952,534 | $3,079,461 | $2,482,486 | $57,500 | 1 | $160,415 |
About The New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
Based on IRS filings
The New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $207K. Net investment income was $365K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects is led by Jesse Lazar, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 29 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jesse Lazar
Executive Director
Deputy Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
26 hrs/week
$53K (2021) → $231K (2024)
Gregory Switzer
President
Trustee → President-Elect, 2023
President-Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Mecs
Managing Director & Aia New Yor
Managing Director of Aia → Managing Director & Aia New York Chapter, 2023
Managing Director & Aia New York Chapter → Managing Director & Aia New Yor, 2024
On filings since 2021
26 hrs/week
$151K (2021) → $142K (2024)
Mary De Rosa
Director of Finance & Operat
Director of Finance & Operations → Director of Finance & Operat, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$121K (2023) → $118K (2024)
Aj Pires
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Eisenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gustavo Rodriguez
Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jha Amazi
Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meghan Edwards
Director of Digital Content
Director of Digital Content & Strategy → Director of Digital Content, 2024
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vivian Lee
Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Ramos
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ilana Judah
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michaela Metcalfe
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Benatar
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Graham
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Mazzola
Director of Education
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Perbellini
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martina Duque Gonzalez
Student Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Caton
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tami Hausman
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Lee
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Bremer
Immediate Past President
President-Elect → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Gilmartin
President-Elect
Vice President for Professional Development → President-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hana Kassem
Vice President for Design
Vice President for Design Excellence → Vice President for Design, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Miller
Vice President for Professional
Trustee → Vice President for Professional, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rocco Giannetti
Vice President for Public
Vice President for Public Outreach → Vice President for Public, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Lamis
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Gardner
Secretary
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Zetlin
Legal Counsel
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (37)
- Former: Andrea Lamberti (2021–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Benjamin Prosky (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Ifeoma Ebo (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Lisa Green (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Hayley Eber (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Saba Ardeshiri (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Katherine Chia (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Ken Lewis (2021–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Andres Jaque Ovejero (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ayodele Yusuf (2022) — Trustee
- Former: David Leven (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Fiona Cousins (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Nicole Bass (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Pascale Sablan (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Richard Yancey (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Scott Briggs (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Allison Tomlinson (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Annie Tirschwell (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Arthur Cohen (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Barry Bergdoll (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Carol Loewenson (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Cathleen McGuigan (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Christina Davis (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Cora Cahan (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Dan Wood (2021) — Trustee
- Former: David Piscuskas (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Eve Klein (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Henry Zachary (2021) — Finance Director
- Former: Jennifer Sage (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Joe Tortorella (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Keith F. Rosen (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Kim Yao (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Marquise Stillwell (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Melissa Billig (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Peter Robinson (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Roger Platt (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Sharon Liebowitz (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $231K, to Jesse Lazar (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
How much does The New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects give each year?
The New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects gave $207K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects?
The New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects reported $9.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
Where does The New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects operate?
The New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects has awarded grants in New York.
What is The New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects's EIN?
The New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1505524. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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