Aia San Francisco A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Aia San Francisco A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects is a 501(c)(6) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 1948, with $1,891,553 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
140 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA, 94104 EIN 94-0896340 Since 1948
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.9M
▼ 53.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.8M
Net assets
$5.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Aia San Francisco A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating24 mo reserves · -47% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Aia San Francisco A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects: 24 mo reserves · -47% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Aia San Francisco A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Aia San Francisco A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 140 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA, 94104
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.4M (FY2015) to $1.9M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $9.2MNet assets $5.5M
Operating margin
-47.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14.7M
Total liabilities
$9.2M
Net assets
$5.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,891,553▼53.5% | $2,782,857▲0.2% | $5,522,688▼13.9% | $14,717,449▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,067,237▲150% | $2,776,255▲76.4% | $6,413,992▲333% | $15,943,718▲321% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,623,672▲23.0% | $1,573,548▲53.5% | $1,482,763▼4.6% | $3,791,185▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,319,640▼14.6% | $1,025,220▼22.5% | $1,554,191▲31.4% | $4,018,258▲114% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,545,259▼7.4% | $1,322,324▼20.3% | $1,182,397▲22.7% | $1,874,852▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,668,039▲1.9% | $1,658,405▼2.0% | $963,293▲1.0% | $1,543,512▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,637,202▼0.1% | $1,691,889▲10.8% | $953,659▼11.5% | $1,505,062▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,639,219▲1.5% | $1,527,233▲4.5% | $1,077,216▲23.0% | $1,513,874▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,615,675▲14.1% | $1,461,063▲1.2% | $875,521▲25.7% | $1,304,192▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,416,546 | $1,444,221 | $696,674 | $1,229,980 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $28K total
4 grants to Aia San Francisco A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects totaling $28K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Institute of Architects | Program support | 2022 | $6,975 |
| American Institute of Architects | Component grant | 2020 | $5,525 |
| American Institute of Architects | Component grant | 2018 | $5,947 |
| American Institute of Architects | Diversity and inclusion and other component scholarships | 2016 | $9,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Aia San Francisco A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Aia San Francisco A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-0896340, based in San Francisco, California.
- What is Aia San Francisco A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects's EIN?
- Aia San Francisco A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-0896340.
- How much revenue does Aia San Francisco A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects report?
- Aia San Francisco A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects reported $1,891,553 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Aia San Francisco A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects have?
- CharityIndex grades Aia San Francisco A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Aia San Francisco A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (EIN 94-0896340) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.