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Nonprofit · EIN 57-0515827

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS SC CHAPTER

Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, SC 29201

Financials

$930K$641K2023$618K$643K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS SC CHAPTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$617,921$642,781-$24,860$1,661,319$315,667$1,345,652
December 31, 2023990$930,113$641,392$288,721$1,539,938$154,779$1,385,159
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$610,505
Investment income
$2,783
Other revenue
$4,633

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,005
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$85,691
Other salaries and wages
$66,989
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$183,237
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$17,561
Travel
$30,693
Depreciation
$19,458

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,539,938
Total assets, end of year
$1,661,319
Total liabilities, end of year
$315,667
Net assets, end of year
$1,345,652
Land, buildings and equipment
$344,975
Gross unrelated business income
$11,809
Gross receipts
$617,921
Employees
3
Volunteers
80
Year formed
1913
State of legal domicile
SC

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ADRIENNE MONTAREEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
37.5$83,499$2,192
ASHELEY SCOTT ST JOHNCOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MELISSA WATNESSEDUCATION DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BENJIE MORILLODESIGN AWARDS DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN HANSENADVOCACY DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TARA JERDANALLIED MEMBERS & RESOURCE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ALI MCCLUREEMERGING PROFESSIONALS DIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBYN ROGERSPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CATHERINE PUCCI KNIGHTEQUITY DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOSH BUCHERRESILIENCE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JONATHAN GARVINSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
LAURA MIDDLETONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
JAMISON HUPPVP/PRESIDENT-ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ADRIENNE MONTAREEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
37.5$83,500$2,609
JAMES STEVENSCLEMSON UNIVERSITY LIAISON
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
ASHELEY SCOTT ST JOHNCOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MELISSA WATNESSEDUCATION DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BENJIE MORILLODESIGN AWARDS DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN HANSENADVOCACY DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ALI MCCLUREEMERGING PROFESSIONALS DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BENJAMIN WARDPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOSH BUCHERRESILIENCE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TARA JERDANPARTNER OUTREACH DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMISON HUPPSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ROBYN ROGERSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
LAURA MIDDLETONVP/PRESIDENT-ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1530 MAIN ST STE C, COLUMBIA, SC 29201-5812
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ROBERT HARRAHILL, 1530 MAIN STREET C, COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Signed the 990
ROBERT HARRAHILL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(803) 252-6050
Return prepared by
ELLIOTT DAVIS ADVISORY LLC

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.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
57-0515827
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1971
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,661,319
Income (IRS master file)
$617,921

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$617,921$642,781$1,661,319XML
990December 2023$930,113$641,392$1,539,938XML
990December 2022$495,107$497,374$1,125,719IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 57-0515827).

Questions about AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS SC CHAPTER

What is the EIN of AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS SC CHAPTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS SC CHAPTER is 57-0515827.
Is AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS SC CHAPTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1971.
Are donations to AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS SC CHAPTER tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS SC CHAPTER 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 INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS SC CHAPTER due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS SC CHAPTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS SC CHAPTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ROBERT HARRAHILL.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS SC CHAPTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,499 (ADRIENNE MONTARE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS SC CHAPTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $617,921, expenses of $642,781 and total assets of $1,661,319 at year end.

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