EIN 52-1134021

American Planning Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
73
Year formed
1978
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
The American Planning Association (APA) provides leadership in the development of vital communities by advocating excellence in community planning, promoting education and citizen empowerment and providing the tools and support necessary to meet the challenges of growth and change.
Related structure
American Planning Association is a parent organization to a group of 38 other organizations.
Total revenues
$18,555,514
2023
Total expenses
$17,818,561
2023
Total assets
$25,045,194
2023
Num. employees
73
2023

Program areas at American Planning Association

Memberships & Educational Resources: See Schedule O for Program Service descriptionAPA is an education not-for-profit and several of our educational services are provided free of charge. APA membership is voluntary and open to any individual interested in the field of planning. Our monthly magazine focuses on information about trends, current planning practices, new approaches, reviews of books, reports, and events in both private and public sectors. The Journal of the American Planning Association is published quarterly to report on research, new thoughts, and current literature. It is edited independently through a university- based editorial team and has a worldwide subscription list. The Zoning Practice periodical is published quarterly and helps guide those who write and administer development codes; monitors all the latest trends in local land-use controls; and brings the reader current news and ordinance excerpts.Each quarter APA's Planning Advisory Service (PAS) publishes a new PAS report providing authoritative guidance on current issues and innovative practices. APA celebrates excellence in planning through our Great Places in America program. Annually, APA recognizes a total of 15 great neighborhoods, streets, and public spaces of exceptional character, quality, and planning. The neighborhoods, streets, and public spaces are suggested by residents or visitors. The National Planning Conference brings planners, planning commissioners, elected officials, educators, allied professionals, students and engaged citizens together in an assembly of sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities to gain knowledge of current community challenges and initiatives in the field of planning. The American Institute of Certified Planners' (AICP) Certification Maintenance program helps certified planners gain the knowledge and skills they need to remain current in the practice of planning. Community Planning Assistance Teams (CPATs) are a key AICP initiative. Through this program, a multidisciplinary team of expert planning professionals is paired with community members, key stakeholders, and relevant decision makers in a place-based initiative to foster community education, engagement, and empowerment.APA also produces audio conferences, webinars, training workshops, streaming videos and audio recordings to promote education about communities and planning.
Policy & Outreach Services: See Schedule O for Program Service descriptionSince 1949, APA's program of independent applied research has resulted in practical, up-to-date information about best practices in urban and regional planning in the U.S. and around the world. The service translates basic university research and best practices into practical examples for both private and public sector entities. Research activities are supported by grants from foundations, non-governmental organizations, governmental agencies, and subscription revenue. APA educates planners on planning issues and advocates changes to planning practices that respond to the evolving needs of communities at all levels. The process of creating vital communities recognizes that change is inevitable. APA's communications team educates media and the public about the importance of the relationship between good governance and good planning; the impacts of planning, and the role of planners and engaged citizens in shaping our nation's communities. It also recognizes successful initiatives and projects through the annual national planning awards program.
Certification & Accreditation: See Schedule O for Program Service descriptionAPA plays an integral role in the education and development of planners through its support for the accreditation of academic planning programs. AICP is APA's Professional Institute that is focused on the certification of planners, setting standards for professional practice, encouraging professional development, promoting pro bono services, and supporting ethical practice.

Grants made by American Planning Association

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Planning Accreditation BoardGeneral Support$175,000
Up for GrowthPro-Housing Webinar Series.$45,000
Association of Coll Schools of PlanningGeneral Support$10,000

Who funds American Planning Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
International Citycounty Management AssociationImplementation of the Solar@scale Program Aims To Reduce Large-Scale Solar Soft Costs By Bringing Together Public- and Private-Sector Stakeholders To Identify Best Practices for Local Governments, Special Districts, and Other Authorities That Have Jurisdiction To Install Large-Scale Solar Projects.$40,150
The Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew)Policy$30,626
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$20

Personnel at American Planning Association

NameTitleCompensation
Joel D AlbizoChief Executive Officer , Apa and Aicp$377,836
Alejandro FuentesChief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer$286,377
Mark FergusonChief Information Officer / Director of Information Technology$224,428
Harriet BogdanowiczChief Strategy Officer / Chief Communications Officer$222,587
Elizabeth LangDirector of Marketing and Promotions$181,743
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for American Planning Association

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$506,345
Program services$14,574,996
Investment income and dividends$471,577
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$312,500
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-172,242
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$1,776,475
Miscellaneous revenues$1,085,863
Total revenues$18,555,514

Form 990s for American Planning Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-15990View PDF
2022-092023-08-15990View PDF
2021-092022-08-09990View PDF
2020-092021-05-11990View PDF
2019-092020-10-08990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 23, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $40,150 from International Citycounty Management Association
October 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
October 5, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 28, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
205 N Michigan Ave 1200
Chicago, IL 60601
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
planning.org/ 
Phone
(312) 431-9100
Facebook page
AmericanPlanningAssociation 
Twitter profile
@apa_planning 
IRS details
EIN
52-1134021
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1978
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S03: Community Improvement and Capacity Building Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813910: Trade Associations
Parent/child status
Parent of group exemption
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