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American Planning Association

Public charity990-T FY2023
Community Development · CHICAGO, IL · EIN 52-1134021

About

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.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Community Development
Employees
83
Volunteers
250

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-09-30
Revenue
$19.2M
Expenses
$19.0M
Assets
$27.0M
Liabilities
$8.1M

Financial history

$25.0M$12.5M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $19.2M · Peak FY2017: $23.3M · Avg: $20.6M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$96K
Grants Given
$210K
AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION
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Address

200 E Randolph ST STE 6900
Chicago, IL, 60601-690

Governance

Voting board members16
Independent members16
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardNo

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %0.0%
Permanent endowment %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$133K
Net to org$13K
Retained by contractors$188K
ChannelsEmail · In-person · Grant solicitation
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