TY 2021 Form 990EZ

Form990EZ

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

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OMB No. 1545-0047

2021

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C Name of organization
NORTHEAST ILLINOIS CHAPTER
THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)1717 N Naper Blvd 200-20
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code NAPERVILLE, IL60563

D Employer identification number

36-3196625

E Telephone number

(630) 599-7105

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? TO CELEBRATE AND PROMOTE THE PROFESSION OF ARCHITECTURE, PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH, AND IMPROVE THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 CONTINUING EDUCATION: TEN MONTHLY PROGRAMS AND ONE WORKSHOP ON A VARIETY OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY/ARCHITECTURAL TOPICS ARE OFFERED. THE PROGRAMS RANGE FROM DINNER MEETINGS WITH A 1-1.5 HOUR PRESENTATION TO A HALF-DAY WORKSHOP ON A TECHNICAL TOPIC. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 THE DESIGN AWARDS PROGRAM IS DEVOTED TO THE ENHANCEMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AS AN ART AND ARCHITECTURE AS A PRACTICE. THE ORGANIZATION CELEBRATES THE OUTSTANDING TALENTS OF THEIR MEMBERSHIP, WHICH HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE ART OF ARCHITECTURE, ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF COMMUNITY AND LIVES. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO STUDENTS PERSUING ARCHITECTURAL DEGREES. THE AWARDS PROMOTE THE PROFESSION OF ARCHITECTURE BY INVESTING IN YOUNG TALENT. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
Jeffrey Minor President	4.00	0
Maggie Krieger Vice President	4.00	0
Laurie Hoffman Secretary	1.50	0
G Iain Dickie Treasurer	1.50	0
Brian Scully Past President	1.00	0
Mike Elliott Director	1.00	0
Christopher Lauriat Director	1.00	0
Jane Ostergaard Director	1.00	0
Matt Bickel Director	1.00	0
Alex Lopez Director	1.00	0
Heather Mistele AFFILIATE DIREC	1.00	0
Megan Harte AIA IL DELAGATE	1.00	0
Colleen Gorniak MANAGING DIRECT	1.00	0
Mark Price Director	1.00	0
Heather Juhl ASSOCIATE DIREC	15.00	0

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Revenue.1	OTHER $2767
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $176
Other Expenses.1007	Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $497
Other Expenses.1	Awards rentals & food/beverage $19955
Other Expenses.2	Continuing Education $4442
Other Expenses.3	CVENT $4357
Other Expenses.4	Scholarship Awards $3000
Other Expenses.5	Credit Card Fees $1762
Other Expenses.6	Audio Visual $1629
Other Expenses.7	Award plaques $1480
Other Expenses.8	Holiday dinner $673
Other Expenses.10	TELEPHONE $523
Other Expenses.11	Donations $300
Other Expenses.12	cOMMITTEE SUPPORT $267
Other Expenses.13	Public Outreach $250
Other Expenses.14	Decor/entertainment $225
Other Expenses.15	Supplies $208
Other Assets.1011	Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $500 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $903
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $87 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $2479
Total Liabilities.1003	Deferred Revenue - Beginning $29674 Deferred Revenue - Ending $8612

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Revenue.1

OTHER $2767

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $176

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $497

Other Expenses.1

Awards rentals & food/beverage $19955

Other Expenses.2

Continuing Education $4442

Other Expenses.3

CVENT $4357

Other Expenses.4

Scholarship Awards $3000

Other Expenses.5

Credit Card Fees $1762

Other Expenses.6

Audio Visual $1629

Other Expenses.7

Award plaques $1480

Other Expenses.8

Holiday dinner $673

Other Expenses.10

TELEPHONE $523

Other Expenses.11

Donations $300

Other Expenses.12

cOMMITTEE SUPPORT $267

Other Expenses.13

Public Outreach $250

Other Expenses.14

Decor/entertainment $225

Other Expenses.15

Supplies $208

Other Assets.1011

Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $500 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $903

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $87 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $2479

Total Liabilities.1003

Deferred Revenue - Beginning $29674 Deferred Revenue - Ending $8612

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	8,240
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	44,635
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	103,424
4	Investment income ....................................	4	9
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 8,240 of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	13,140
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	14,782
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	-1,642
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8	2,767
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	157,433

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	43,886
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	53,470
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	97,356

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

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a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	73,248
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	555
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	39,744
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	113,547

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










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