named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
AIA Bronx Tours
Biannual walking tours of historic and architecturally significant neighborhoods in the Bronx, offering continuing education units (CEU) for architects and public education on local architecture and urban development.
Awards & Scholarships
Recognizes excellence in architecture and supports emerging professionals through awards and scholarship programs for students and practitioners in the Bronx.
Policy Statements
Develops and disseminates official positions on architectural, zoning, and urban development issues affecting the Bronx to influence public policy and planning.
Tours for Schools
Educational walking tours tailored for school groups to learn about architecture, urban planning, and local history in the Bronx.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 2 activities
- Awards scholarships to architecture studentsProvides Empowerment Scholarships to architecture students at institutions including CCNY and Pratt Institute, awarding four $1,000 scholarships in 2023 and two in 2022.
- Funds student design competitions and awardsFunds and sponsors student design competitions, including the CCNY Kingsbridge Armory Competition for adaptive reuse as a vertical farming facility, awarding $1,200 to the winning team and $600 to the runner-up team.
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Professional Development & Advocacy for Designers 1 activity
- Advocates for architects in the BronxAdvances the professional interests and visibility of architects working in the Bronx.
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Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Conducts architectural walking tours in the BronxLeads guided walking tours in various Bronx neighborhoods—including Riverdale, Mott Haven, Norwood, Fieldston, Morrisania, and the Northwest Bronx—to explore local architectural history, urban development, and infrastructure such as the Triborough Bridge complex. Tours include visits to historic sites like Wave Hill Estate and Lou Gehrig’s home.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Hosts continuing education events for architectsHosts virtual meetings, lectures, and AIA-accredited webinars on the third Thursday of each month from September to June, providing continuing education credits for architects.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Maintains archival and informational resourcesMaintains an archive of newsletters available for public download, supporting transparency and historical record-keeping for the organization.
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Architecture and Design Public Education Programs 1 activity
- Provides architecture education programs for K-12 studentsOffers a free educational program for Title 1 public schools in the Bronx that includes school-based workshops with visual presentations and hands-on design projects, followed by visits to architecture firms. The program has been delivered to schools such as P.S. 86 and emphasizes outreach to disadvantaged and minority communities, connecting students with minority and women architects in leadership roles.
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Urban Resilience Planning & Advocacy 1 activity
- Publishes research on architecture and designProduces and publishes books and reference materials on topics including human-centered design, interior space planning, immigrant designers, and reducing embodied carbon in construction to address climate change. Titles include "City Shapers: Stories of Immigrant Designers," "Buildings are for People: Human Ecological Design," and technical source books on human dimensions and space standards.
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Professional Excellence Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognizes excellence in architectural designRecognizes outstanding architectural projects through the BQ Design Awards program in collaboration with Brooklyn and Queens chapters, including awarding a Bronx Chapter Design Award in 2018 for a single-family house renovation in Rye, NY.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Supports professional development through mentoringOffers a mentoring program for student and recently graduated members to support their professional growth and encourage careers in architecture.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$14K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$7K52%
Investment income——
Other revenue$7
expenses
Total expenses$9K
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balance sheet
Total assets$82K
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Net assets$82K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Josette Matthew — Director
- Julian Misiurski — Director
- Ken Koons Sr — Director
- Ofe Clark — Director
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- AIA Network — Member of the American Institute of Architects national network, offering AIA-accredited continuing education programs.
- AIA Brooklyn Chapter Partner — Collaborates with the Bronx Chapter on the BQDA Design Awards.
- AIA Queens Chapter Partner — Collaborates with the Bronx Chapter on the BQDA Design Awards.
- American Institute of Architects Network — Member organization of the national American Institute of Architects network.
- Bernard & Anne Spitzer School of Architecture Partner — Collaborates on student design competitions and awards.
- Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture, CCNY Partner — Collaborates on student design competitions and scholarship programs for architecture students.
- Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners LLP Partner — Partnered with the AIA Bronx Chapter to conduct an architecture education program for P.S. 86 in March 2021.
- Bronx County Historical Society Partner — Co-leads educational walking tours on urban planning and architectural history.
- Bronx County Historical Society Partner — Co-leads walking tours of historic Bronx neighborhoods with the Bronx Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
- GoDaddy Partner — Website hosting and website builder services provided by GoDaddy.
- NYC Department of Buildings Government — Provides members with direct access to regulatory resources.
- Pratt Institute's School of Architecture Partner — Partners in awarding Empowerment Scholarships to architecture students.
strategies · 5
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.
- Advancing Equity in the Architecture Professionmethodology: equity_in_professionBy working to reduce systemic barriers, we diversify the architecture profession because equitable access to professional pathways produces a more representative and socially responsive field.
- Community-Based Design Advocacymethodology: community-based_designBy advocating for community-based solutions in disadvantaged areas, we improve the built environment because local knowledge and resident needs must shape design to ensure equitable and sustainable outcomes.
- Education through Experiential Engagementmethodology: experiential-educationBy combining classroom presentations, hands-on design activities, and site visits to professional firms, we inspire student interest in architecture and design because direct exposure to practice and creative work produces deeper engagement than theoretical instruction alone.
- Historical Urban Movements Educationmethodology: city-beautiful-movement-educationBy using walking tours and educational programming to highlight the City Beautiful and Garden City movements, we foster public appreciation for urban design principles because connecting historical context to physical form deepens understanding of the built environment.
- Representation as Inspirationmethodology: representation-mattersBy increasing visibility of minority and women architects, we motivate young people in disadvantaged and minority communities to pursue architecture because seeing relatable role models disrupts assumptions about who belongs in the profession.