AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS SC CHAPTER

EIN: 570515827

COLUMBIA, SC

Total Revenue
$617,921
Total Expenses
$642,781
Total Assets
$1,661,319
Net Assets
$1,345,652
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1913
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
ROBERT HARRAHILL
Phone
8032526050
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS SC CHAPTER, founded in 1913, is a small nonprofit that reported $618K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 34% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $1.3M represent 26 months of operating reserves.

Mission

AIA SOUTH CAROLINA PROMOTES THE PROFESSION OF ARCHITECTURE THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC OUTREACH. THE CHAPTER SUPPORTS THE CREATION OF EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES THROUGH ITS WORK PROMOTING FAIR STATE LAWS AND ACTIVITIES OF SIX LOCAL SECTIONS, CHARLESTON, COLUMBIA, GRAND STRAND, GREENVILLE, HILTON HEAD ISLAND, AND SPARTANBURG. AIA SOUTH CAROLINA SERVES AS THE VOICE OF THE PROFESSION AT THE STATE LEGISLATURE; ADVANCES KNOWLEDGE IN THE PROFESSION THROUGH ITS ANNUAL CONFERENCE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS; AND ENGAGES THE PUBLIC THROUGH ITS ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM, PUBLICATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA ARCHITECTURE MAGAZINE, AND OPEN HOUSES AND EXHIBITS AT ITS HOME IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

ADVOCACY - AIA SOUTH CAROLINA ADVOCATES FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES THROUGH ITS WORK PROMOTING FAIR STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT; ENGAGING...

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ADVOCACY - AIA SOUTH CAROLINA ADVOCATES FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES THROUGH ITS WORK PROMOTING FAIR STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT; ENGAGING LEGISLATORS AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS ON THE IMPORTANCE AND BENEFITS OF RESILIENT, SAFE, AND HIGH PERFORMANCE DESIGN; AND SERVING AS AN EXPERT ADVISORY RESOURCE TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND COMMISSIONS.

Program 2

KNOWLEDGE - AIA SOUTH CAROLINA PROVIDES RESOURCES TO ITS MEMBERSHIP TO ADVANCE THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDING OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE, THE...

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KNOWLEDGE - AIA SOUTH CAROLINA PROVIDES RESOURCES TO ITS MEMBERSHIP TO ADVANCE THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDING OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE, THE ARCHITECTURE + HEALTH CHAUTAUQUA, VIRTUAL BUILDING TOURS, AND SAFETY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (SAP) DISASTER ASSISTANCE TRAINING WORKSHOPS.

Program 3

COMMUNITY - AIA SOUTH CAROLINA PROMOTES THE ROLE OF THE ARCHITECT IN CREATING HEALTHY, SAFE AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES THROUGH ITS ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY, THE AIASC...

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COMMUNITY - AIA SOUTH CAROLINA PROMOTES THE ROLE OF THE ARCHITECT IN CREATING HEALTHY, SAFE AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES THROUGH ITS ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY, THE AIASC EQUITY IN ARCHITECTURE COMMITTEE (EQIA-SC), AND SCHOLARSHIPS SUPPORTING STUDENTS PURSUING A CAREER IN ARCHITECTURE IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $610,505
Investment Income $2,783
Other Revenue $4,633
TOTAL REVENUE $617,921

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,005
Salaries & Benefits $183,237
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $456,539
TOTAL EXPENSES $642,781

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $617,921 $930,113 -0.3%
Expenses $642,781 $641,392 +0.0%
Net Income $-24,860 $288,721 -1.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
3
Volunteers
80

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$85,691
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ASHELEY SCOTT ST JOHN COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA WATNESS EDUCATION DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJIE MORILLO DESIGN AWARDS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN HANSEN ADVOCACY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TARA JERDAN ALLIED MEMBERS & RESOURCE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALI MCCLURE EMERGING PROFESSIONALS DIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBYN ROGERS PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE PUCCI KNIGHT EQUITY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH BUCHER RESILIENCE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN GARVIN SECRETARY/TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA MIDDLETON PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMISON HUPP VP/PRESIDENT-ELECT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ADRIENNE MONTARE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 37.50
Officer
$83,499 $2,192 $85,691
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $617,921 $642,781 $1,661,319 $-24,860
2023 $930,113 $641,392 $1,539,938 $288,721
2022 $495,107 $497,374 $1,125,719 $-2,267
2021 $950,253 $448,839 $993,601 $501,414
2020 $377,261 $354,298 $551,493 $22,963
2019 $417,967 $526,281 $557,776 $-108,314
2018 $523,231 $445,776 $708,023 $77,455
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