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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1134021

AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · CHICAGO, IL 60601

Financials

$19.9M$21M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$19,898,169$20,990,422-$1,092,253$34,975,568$16,353,406$18,622,162
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,020,086
of which government grants
$139,966
Program service revenue
$14,663,313
Investment income
$1,124,343
Royalties
$160,000
Net gain from sales of assets
$369,369
Net income from sales of inventory
$2,260,624
Other revenue
$3,090,427

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$449,797
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$2,079,219
Other salaries and wages
$4,920,651
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$10,392,129
Professional fundraising fees
$51,429
Legal fees
$246,177
Accounting fees
$73,796
Occupancy
$940,605
Travel
$691,851
Depreciation
$447,671
Program services (functional)
$13,342,844
Management and general (functional)
$7,237,597
Fundraising (functional)
$409,981

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$26,958,095
Total assets, end of year
$34,975,568
Total liabilities, end of year
$16,353,406
Net assets, end of year
$18,622,162
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,309,495
Publicly traded securities
$19,601,140
Net assets without donor restrictions
$16,596,983
Net assets with donor restrictions
$2,025,179
Gross unrelated business income
$670,903
Gross receipts
$30,763,960
Employees
85
Volunteers
247
Year formed
1978
State of legal domicile
DC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Joel D Albizo FASAE CAEChief Executive Officer
Officer
35$424,990$87,815
Alejandro Fuentes EncinasChief Financial & Member Eng Officer
Officer
35$305,413$82,383
Mark FergusonChief Information Officer
Key employee
35$300,036$45,192
Harriet BogdanowiczChief Operating Officer
Key employee
35$279,593$56,823
Petra Hurtado PhDChief Foresight & Knowledge Officer
Key employee
35$238,694$24,929
Eva WilczekMeetings Director
Key employee
35$199,599$23,787
Felicia BraunsteinProfessional Practice Director
Highest-paid employee
35$176,592$32,597
Elizabeth LangDirector of Marketing
Key employee
35$185,040$14,706
Randall WestTechnology Director
Key employee
35$164,978$26,322
Mike WelchLeadership Director
Highest-paid employee
35$166,351$23,633
Karl SchmidtDirector
Highest-paid employee
35$139,404$19,480
Meghan StrombergEditor in Chief
Highest-paid employee
35$117,520$19,552
Roberta RewersSr Comm. Mgr
Highest-paid employee
35$107,665$20,032
Sue Schwartz FAICPPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Angela D Brooks FAICPImmediate Past President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
15 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lauren Driscoll AICPTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Kristen Lynn Asp AICPSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Sara Copeland FAICPBoard Director
Trustee or director
2$0
Benjamin Hitchings FAICPBoard Director
Trustee or director
2$0
Nina Idemudia AICPBoard Director
Trustee or director
2$0
Julia Lave JohnstonBoard Director
Trustee or director
2$0
Bianca MersBoard Director
Trustee or director
2$0
Allison G Mouch AICPBoard Director
Trustee or director
2$0
Chad M Nabity AICPBoard Director
Trustee or director
2$0
Erin N Perdu AICPBoard Director
Trustee or director
2$0
Bruce Stiftel FAICPBoard Director
Trustee or director
2$0
Dawn Thomas AICPBoard Director
Trustee or director
2$0
Scott D Turner AICPBoard Director
Trustee or director
2$0
Silvia E Vargas FAICPBoard Director
Trustee or director
2$0
Karen Wolf AICPBoard Director (until 12/24)
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
200 E RANDOLPH ST STE 6900, CHICAGO, IL 60601-6909
Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
PO Box 1802, New York NY 10163
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Joel D Albizo, 200 E Randolph St 6900, Chicago, IL 606016909
Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
James Rausse, PO Box 1802, New York NY 10163
Signed the 990
Alejandro Fuentes Encinas, CFO
Phone
(312) 431-9100
Return prepared by
RSM US LLP

Mission

See Schedule O"Creating great communities for all." 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.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • APA supports the professional development of planners and educates the public on planning topics through publications, conferences, and community initiatives. APA publishes Planning magazine, the Journal of the American Planning Association, and other periodicals; hosts the National Planning Conference and webinars; manages divisions and chapters; and provides career services, community assistance, and scholarship programs. These resources enhance the knowledge, skills, and engagement of planning professionals, students, and the broader community.
    Expenses $9,636,682 · grants $224,779 · revenue $12,385,191
  • APA advances sound planning practices through applied research, advocacy, and public education. APA's Government Affairs team advocates for planning-supportive policies at all levels of government, while its communications and outreach programs educate the public and media about the importance of planning in building vibrant communities. Applied research activities, supported by grants and partnerships, translate best practices and academic findings into practical guidance for planners. APA also recognizes planning excellence through its national awards program and promotes awareness through initiatives like the Housing Initiative and Planning Research Fund.
    Expenses $2,149,667 · grants $28,181 · revenue $431,772
  • APA promotes professional excellence in the field of planning through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification and the accreditation of planning education programs. AICP sets and maintains ethical and professional standards, oversees certification exams, and supports continuing education through the Certification Maintenance program. APA also supports the accreditation of academic planning programs and recognizes leaders in the profession through the College of Fellows.
    Expenses $1,556,495 · grants $196,837 · revenue $4,106,974

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1134021
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Group exemption
Exempt since
1983
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
3192 (33 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$34,975,568
Income (IRS master file)
$30,763,960

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025–––IRS
990-TSeptember 2025–––IRS
990September 2024–––IRS
990-TSeptember 2024–––IRS
990September 2023$18,555,514$17,818,561$25,045,194IRS
990-TSeptember 2023–––IRS
990September 2022$20,969,447$16,975,437$22,871,568IRS
990-TSeptember 2022–––IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990-TSeptember 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2015
Officer: James Rausse
September 30, 2016≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION is 52-1134021.
Is AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
Are donations to AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
Which annual return does AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Joel D Albizo.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 30 people; 13 received compensation from the organization, the highest $424,990 (Joel D Albizo FASAE CAE, Chief Executive Officer).
How much revenue does AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $19,898,169, expenses of $20,990,422 and total assets of $34,975,568 at year end.

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