Public Charity

American Planning Association

Based in Chicago, IL, American Planning Association operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $19.9M in revenue, $21.0M in expenses, $35.0M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 16 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $558K.

EIN: 521134021 Chicago, IL Professional Societies & Associations NTEE: S03 Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$19.9M
Total Expenses$21.0M
Total Assets$35.0M
Grant Records16
Funding Total$558K
Filing Years2021–2025

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.

Where $100 goes at American Planning Association

How American Planning Association divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.

$80 Programs the work itself
$19 Management running the organization
$1 Fundraising raising the next dollar

Inside the $80 for programs

$58
APA supports the professional development of planners and educates the public on planning topics through publications, conferences, and community initiatives
72% of program spending
$13
APA advances sound planning practices through applied research, advocacy, and public education
16% of program spending
$9
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
12% of program spending
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Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.

Sample Grants Received

2024
IMPLEMENTATION OF SOLAR@SCALE TO REDUCE LARGE-SCALE SOLAR SOFT COSTS
$27,052
2024
Sponsorship of annual conference
$10,500
2024
General Support
$5,400
2023
Sponsorship of NPC23 - conference & events
$57,000
2023
IMPLEMENTATION 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.
$35,632

Showing up to 5 of 16 total records — full history available with membership.

Officers & Directors

Chief Financial & Member Eng Officer Alejandro Fuentes Encinas
Board Director Allison G Mouch Aicp
Immediate Past President Angela D Brooks Faicp
Board Director Benjamin Hitchings Faicp
Board Director Bianca Mers
Board Director Bruce Stiftel Faicp

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

Environment & Conservation
$215,863 5 grants
Fundraising & Sponsorship
$132,500 5 grants
Civil Rights & Social Justice
$102,972 1 grant
Research & Policy
$75,626 2 grants
Economic Development
$15,155 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $19.9M $21.0M $35.0M
2024 $19.2M $19.0M $27.0M
2023 $18.6M $17.8M $25.0M
2022 $21.0M $17.0M $22.9M
2021 $19.4M $14.6M $23.9M

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $19.4M to $19.9M (+2%), with total assets most recently reported at $35.0M.

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