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AIA PECONIC INC

BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY · EIN 205921743 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · aiapeconic.org

revenue

$97K

expenses

$88K

net assets

$134K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

TO ORGANIZE AND UNITE IN FELLOWSHIP THE MEMBERS OF THE ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSION; TO PROMOTE THE AESTHETIC, SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL EFFICIENCY OF THE PROFESSION; TO ADVANCE THE SCIENCE AND ART OF PLANNING BY ADVANCING THE STANDARDS OF ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PRACTICE; TO COORDINATE THE BUILDING INDUSTRY AND THE PROFESSION OF ARCHITECTURE TO ENSURE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE LIVING STANDARDS OF PEOPLE THROUGH THEIR IMPROVED ENVIRONMENT; AND TO MAKE THE PROFESSION OF EVER-INCREASING SERVICE TO SOCIETY.

profile · synthesized from sources

AIA Peconic Inc is a regional chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) serving architects and design professionals in eastern Suffolk County, New York. It promotes the architectural profession through fellowship, education, and advocacy, supporting members via networking, professional development, and representation within the larger AIA structure. The organization operates as a nonprofit membership corporation focused on advancing standards in architecture and planning.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Advocacy and Affiliations

Establishes affiliations with local construction industry organizations to further the interests of architectural professionals

Membership Representation

Elects and sends delegates to represent members at AIA Institute, state, and regional meetings

Professional Fellowship and Networking

Hosts regular monthly meetings and an annual meeting for members to connect, share knowledge, and govern chapter activities

activities · 8 groups

What they do

Professional Development & Advocacy for Designers 4 activities
- Professional development and networking programs
  
  Offers professional development, networking, social, and cultural programs for architects and design professionals, including educational seminars and events that support personal development and community engagement.
- Professional representation and services
  
  Provides services and represents the interests of over 200 architects, architectural interns, and affiliated design professionals in Eastern Long Island, NY.
- Professional unification and standards advancement
  
  Organizes and unites members of the architectural profession to advance standards in architectural education, training, and practice.
- Support for local architectural community
  
  Supports members in shaping the built environment and creating local and broader impact by engaging local businesses as Allied Members and fostering regional professional networks.
Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Allied Membership program
  
  Offers Allied Membership to individuals and organizational representatives in professions allied to architecture who are not eligible for standard AIA membership, and maintains and provides public access to a directory of current Allied Members.
Professional Excellence Awards Programs 1 activity
- Annual design awards program
  
  Hosts an annual awards program that recognizes architectural excellence and advances architectural discourse on the East End of Long Island, including the 2026 Design Awards Celebration and the 2025 Community Award.
Architecture and Design Public Education Programs 1 activity
- Community events and programming
  
  Organizes and hosts events that celebrate architecture and architects on the East End of Long Island, and provides programming and services for Allied Members and the general public.
Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Educational programming on historical restoration
  
  Provides educational programming and seminars for architects, contractors, and preservationists on best practices in historical restoration, including events hosted at the historic Nathaniel Rogers House.
Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Emerging professionals engagement
  
  Produces events, programs, and resources to engage emerging professionals and future leaders in architecture, including offering a scholarship for local professionals to attend the AIA National Women's Leadership Summit.
Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Public advocacy on sustainability and preservation
  
  Engages in public advocacy on sustainability, historic preservation, and diversity and equity issues related to regional zoning in local communities.
Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Scholarship program for aspiring architects
  
  Administers an annual scholarship program awarding multiple scholarships ranging from $500 to $3,000 to aspiring architects from the East End of Long Island; has awarded over $145,000 since 2007, including to three students in 2025.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$97K

Contributions & grants$6K6%

Program service revenue$28K29%

Investment income$1K1%

Other revenue$17K

expenses

Total expenses$88K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out$13K

balance sheet

Total assets$134K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$134K

4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.3%

relationships · 14

Who they work with

AIA National Network — Provides a Women's Leadership Summit that AIA Peconic supports through scholarship funding.
AIA New York State Network — AIA Peconic is affiliated with AIA New York State as a local chapter.
American Institute of Architects Funder — Provides grant support for the AIA Peconic / Anthony DiSunno Scholarship Program.
American Institute of Architects Network — AIA Peconic is a chapter of the American Institute of Architects
American Institute of Architects Network — AIA Peconic is a chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
American Institute of Architects Network — Local chapter of the American Institute of Architects, operating under its bylaws and policies.
Bridgehampton Museum Partner — Co-hosted a seminar on historical restoration projects with AIA Peconic.
Klar Studio Partner — Sustaining sponsor of AIA Peconic
Lipsky Construction Partner — Partnered on a seminar about design approaches to historical restoration projects.
OrderPlans Partner — Sustaining sponsor of AIA Peconic
Rockman Millwork & Doors Partner — Supports the AIA Peconic / Anthony DiSunno Scholarship Program as a donor and sponsor.
Rockman Window and Door Partner — Allied Member and sponsor of the scholarship program
Rockman Windows & Doors Partner — Recipient of the 2025 Community Award from AIA Peconic.
local high schools Partner — Partners with local high schools to engage future leaders in architecture.

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.

Collaborative Practice Over Competition

methodology: collaborative_practice
By promoting collaboration and information sharing among architects and allied professionals, the organization strengthens the profession and advances design outcomes because collective intelligence and interdisciplinary exchange produce better solutions than isolated practice.
Education as Leverage for Sustainable and High-Performance Design

methodology: sustainable_design_education
By providing education on sustainable techniques, performance-based codes, and historic restoration practices, the organization advances better building outcomes because technical upskilling enables architects to implement higher standards in practice.
Professional Community as Leverage for Better Built Environments

methodology: professional-standards-advancement
By uniting architectural professionals and advancing education and practice standards, the organization improves societal living standards because better collective knowledge and ethical practice lead to higher-quality built environments.