named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
AIA Design Awards
Annual program recognizing outstanding works of architecture and professional service by local architects in Western New York.
Continuing Education (CEU) Program
Offers continuing education opportunities for architects to maintain licensure, including sessions open to members and industry partners.
Diversity in Leadership Grant
New grant program funded by the Galantine’s Brunch fundraiser, supporting members seeking leadership roles in the architecture profession.
Golf/Bocce Tournament
Annual networking and fundraising event for members and industry partners held at Diamond Hawk Golf Course.
Queen City 5K Architecture Race
Annual community race promoting architecture and physical activity, with proceeds supporting the AIA Buffalo/WNY Chapter Scholarship Fund.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
-
Professional Development & Advocacy for Designers 2 activities
- Facilitates professional networking and knowledge growth in the architectural industryProvides a platform for organizations and professionals in the architectural industry to grow their knowledge and conduct business through networking opportunities and community engagement.
- Provides advocacy, information, and community resources for architectural professionalsOffers advocacy, information, and community resources to licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners across seven Western New York counties: Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming.
-
-
Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Administers grant programs to support leadership diversity and scholarshipsEstablishes and funds the Diversity in Leadership Grant to support members pursuing leadership roles in architecture and supports the Chapter Scholarship Fund through proceeds from the Queen City 5k Architecture Race.
-
-
Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Delivers continuing education programs for architect licensure maintenanceSponsors hundreds of continuing education experiences annually to support architects in maintaining their professional licensure.
-
-
Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Offers tiered membership services for architects and allied professionalsProvides Individual Allied Membership for professionals in construction, engineering, product marketing, and sales, as well as Business and A/E Firm Partner memberships for non-architectural staff, with pro-rated pricing options available at the discretion of the membership committee.
-
-
Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Organizes professional and community events for membersHosts events such as design jams, tours of architectural sites (e.g., Ralph Wilson Park in 2025), golf and bocce tournaments, and annual meetings to engage members and foster professional community.
-
-
Professional Excellence Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognizes excellence in architecture through annual awards programsHosts an annual Architecture Awards Gala and administers a design awards program to recognize outstanding works of architecture and professional service, including events held in 2023 and 2025.
-
-
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Develops and maintains standard contract documents for the design and construction industryCreates and updates over 100 standard contract documents widely used in the architecture, design, and construction sectors.
-
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$117K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$75K64%
Investment income——
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$109K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$14K
balance sheet
Total assets$133K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$133K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- BRADLEY EVERDYKE — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID MARCOUX — BOARD MEMBER
- EDWIN SMART — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEPH COHEN — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDA HEWITT — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- MARGARET SCAGLIONE — BOARD MEMBER
- MATTHEW GRAHAM — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT SZUDZIK — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- AIA National Network — Local chapter within the AIA National network
- AIA National Network — National parent organization
- AIA New York State Government — State-level affiliate organization
- AIA New York State Network — Local chapter within the AIA New York State network
- AIA New York State Network — Member organization within the AIA New York State network
- Buffalo Architecture Foundation Partner — Collaborates with AIA Buffalo/WNY to co-create the Galantine's Brunch fundraising event.
strategies · 4
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.
- Advocacy-Information-Community Modelmethodology: advocacy-information-community modelBy combining advocacy, information sharing, and community building, the organization strengthens the architecture profession and supports its members because collective action and knowledge exchange amplify professional impact and societal contribution.
- Cross-Member Promotional Engagementmethodology: cross-member-promotion-through-eventsBy expanding events to enhance communication between industry partners and local architects, the organization enables mutual promotion because structured interaction increases visibility and collaboration across member types.
- Inclusive Celebratory Engagement for Diversitymethodology: inclusive-celebratory-engagementBy using celebratory and inclusive events to highlight underrepresented groups, the organization promotes diversity in architecture because positive recognition and visibility empower participation and shift cultural norms.
- Professional Integration Through Networking and CEUsmethodology: professional-integration-networkingBy connecting industry partners with architects via leadership access and continuing education units (CEUs), the organization strengthens professional integration because shared learning and collaboration foster trust and collective advancement in the field.