AIA FOUNDATION
Washington, DC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
59-3819154
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Professional Societies & Associations
Regional Funder

Washington, DC, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
59-3819154
•
•
Professional Societies & Associations
Regional Funder
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The AIA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Washington, DC, having awarded a total of $29.2K to nine grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the AIA Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ARCHITECTS FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS HARNESS THE IRREPRESSIBLE SPIRIT OF ARCHITECTS TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER A NEXT-GENERATION DESIGN COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
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Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
$29.2K
24%
ALL HANDS AND HEARTS SMART RESPONSE INC
$15.7K
13%

FOUNDATION AT NJ INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
$15K
12%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AIA FOUNDATION?
No. AIA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AIA FOUNDATION give?
AIA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are AIA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AIA FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AIA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, AIA FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $29 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AIA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, AIA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, ALL HANDS AND HEARTS SMART RESPONSE INC, and FOUNDATION AT NJ INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AIA FOUNDATION?
AIA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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