named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
2024 Design Awards
An annual awards program recognizing outstanding architectural projects in the Borough of Queens for creativity, innovation, and design excellence.
AIA Continuing Education System (AIA/CES)
Professional development program offering learning units to help members meet annual AIA membership and license renewal requirements, with a focus on health, safety, and welfare topics.
Advocacy Committee
Committee that collaborates with city officials and the Architects Council of New York City to review building laws, advocate for architects, and influence public policy on issues like building codes, energy codes, and zoning.
NEF CAD Award
A CAD design competition for students in partnership with the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), recognizing top-ranking participants with cash awards.
QFA AIA High School Grant
A scholarship program awarding $1,000 to graduating high school seniors from Queens who are entering a NAAB-accredited architecture program and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 2 activities
- Administers CAD design competition with cash awardsRuns a CAD design competition for students, awarding a $500 prize to the first-place winner in partnership with NAWIC Greater New York Chapter 240.
- Provides scholarships to students entering architecture programsOffers $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors from New York with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are entering NAAB-accredited architecture programs, as part of its educational outreach.
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Professional Networking Events 2 activities
- Facilitates professional networking for architectsMaintains a professional network of over 400 architects and design professionals in Queens, supporting connections and collaboration through regular engagement.
- Organizes professional and public outreach eventsProduces quality programming and events for members and the public, including panel discussions, historical tours, and community gatherings such as the 2024 holiday party and Women in Architecture exhibit.
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Advocates for architectural profession in policy and regulationCollaborates with the Architects Council of New York City to review building and construction laws, advocates before elected officials, and serves as a public voice on issues including building codes, energy codes, and zoning resolutions.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Collaborates to improve the built environmentWorks with business leaders, public servants, allied professionals, and the public to enhance communities and advance the quality of the built environment in Queens.
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Professional Excellence Awards Programs 1 activity
- Hosts architectural design awards programOrganizes and hosts the AIA Queens Design Awards annually to recognize outstanding architectural projects in Queens, including a public event to celebrate awardees.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Offers complimentary membership to recent graduatesProvides free membership to recent graduates as a transitional support to help them enter the architectural profession.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Offers continuing education programs for architectsProvides continuing education programs that fulfill annual learning unit requirements for AIA members, including credits in health, safety, and welfare topics.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Provides financial support for students in architectureOffers financial assistance to students during post-secondary education, including restitution and support mechanisms to aid in academic persistence.
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Professional Development & Advocacy for Designers 1 activity
- Provides professional updates and industry informationShares updates on local architectural projects, industry trends, and upcoming events to support architectural professionals in Queens, NY.
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Construction Industry Professional Development & Networking 1 activity
- Summarizes Department of Buildings industry meetingsPrepares and shares summaries of monthly Department of Buildings (DOB) Industry Meetings to keep professionals informed about regulatory and industry developments.
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Architecture and Design Public Education Programs 1 activity
- Supports K-12 architecture education and awarenessAdvances public understanding of architecture through K-12 educational programs and outreach initiatives that promote awareness of the built environment.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$144K
Contributions & grants$31K21%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$23K16%
Other revenue$17K
expenses
Total expenses$42K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$391K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$391K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -6.1%
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- AIA New York State Network — Member of the state-level AIA New York State organization representing 13 chapters.
- AIA Queens Network — Local chapter of the American Institute of Architects serving members and the public in Queens, NY.
- AIA Queens Chapter Network — Operates as the Queens Foundation of Architecture under the AIA Queens Chapter.
- American Institute of Architects Network — Local chapter of the national American Institute of Architects organization.
- Architects Council of New York City Partner — Collaborates with AIA Queens to review New York City building and construction laws.
- Department of Buildings Government — Participates in monthly DOB Industry Meetings and summarizes discussions.
- Flushing Town Hall Partner — Venue partner for the 2026 AIA Queens Design Awards event.
- National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Greater New York Chapter 240 Partner — Collaborates on the NEF CAD Design Competition to recognize top-ranking students in CAD design.
- Queens Foundation for Architecture Partner — Partners to administer the Excellence and Merit High School Scholarship Program and provide financial support for students entering architecture programs.
- allied professionals Partner — Collaborates with architects to enhance communities and the built environment
- business leaders Partner — Collaborates with architects to enhance communities and the built environment
- public servants Partner — Collaborates with architects to enhance communities and the built environment
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Engaged Advocacy for Equitable Designmethodology: community-engaged advocacyBy integrating community voices into design and advocacy efforts, the organization advances equitable built environments and strengthens public trust in architecture, because inclusive processes lead to more responsive and sustainable outcomes.
- Nonpartisan Policy Advocacy through Trusted Informationmethodology: nonpartisan policy advocacyBy providing reliable, nonpartisan information and separating political affiliation from policy goals, the organization builds trust and enables more effective advocacy for design and planning reform.
- Professional Network Development with Equity Focusmethodology: professional-development-networkBy connecting architects and emerging leaders through inclusive networks, the organization fosters leadership and equity in the profession, because structured peer engagement increases representation and capacity for systemic change.