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American Institute of Graphic Arts Phx Chapter
Tempe, AZ · EIN 860766869 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · aigaaz.org
revenue
$26K
expenses
$10K
net assets
$67K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

See Schedule O

profile · synthesized from sources

AIGA Arizona is a volunteer-led nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and connecting Arizona's creative community. It provides programming, mentorship, and resources for design professionals and students through initiatives like Phoenix Design Week, portfolio reviews, and workshops. The organization emphasizes inclusivity, social impact, and professional development while operating as a local chapter of the national AIGA network.

named programs · 9 · from sources

what they call their work

Business of Design
Initiative supporting creative entrepreneurs in developing the business skills needed to grow and sustain their creative ventures.
Design Archive
Ongoing project since 2014 to document and celebrate Arizona designers' work through an annual "Best Of" exhibition.
Design for Good
Movement to promote design-driven social change by connecting designers with community-focused projects and organizations.
Education
Supports students, educators, and academic programs through leadership opportunities and learning resources for designers at all levels.
In-House
Serves in-house creative teams by providing networking, learning, and connection opportunities tailored to their unique professional context.
Mentorship
Program that pairs emerging designers with experienced design leaders for career guidance and professional development.
Phoenix Design Week
Annual week-long series of events centered around a two-day conference, organized by volunteers for creative professionals in Phoenix.
Student Groups
Supports student-led design groups at colleges and universities to foster early professional engagement and community building.
Tucson + Flagstaff
Statewide outreach initiative with satellite boards supporting creative communities in Tucson and Flagstaff.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Emerging Artist Support Programs 4 activities
    • Fund programming through membership support
      Uses membership funding to sustain future events, programming, and resources for the Arizona creative community, ensuring continuity and growth of chapter activities.
    • Funds creative community programming through membership support
      Uses membership funding to sustain future events, programs, and resources for the Arizona creative community.
    • Provides capacity-building support to local creative community events
      Offers support to external creative community events such as CreativeMornings, WordCamp, Artlink, and AAF Phoenix, strengthening the broader Arizona design ecosystem.
    • Support external creative community events
      Provides support to external creative events such as CreativeMornings, WordCamp, Artlink, and AAF Phoenix, strengthening the broader Arizona creative ecosystem through collaboration and resource sharing.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 2 activities
    • Organize design events and programming
      Plans and executes Phoenix Design Week, an annual two-day conference, along with ongoing monthly events such as portfolio reviews, networking mixers, hands-on workshops, software training, and speaker sessions to engage the local creative community.
    • Organizes Phoenix Design Week and related design events
      Plans and executes Phoenix Design Week, an annual two-day conference, along with ongoing monthly events such as portfolio reviews, networking mixers, hands-on workshops, software training, and speaker sessions.
  • Community Art Exhibitions & Festivals 1 activity
    • Hosts annual "Best Of" design exhibition and maintains Design Archive
      Operates an annual "Best Of" exhibition as part of the Design Archive project, inviting Arizona designers to submit and celebrate their work, thereby documenting local design excellence.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Advance Design for Good initiatives
      Leads and promotes Design for Good initiatives across Arizona through organizational leadership, aiming to expand the impact of design in service of community and social benefit.
    • Host annual "Best Of" design exhibition
      Operates an annual "Best Of" exhibition as part of the Design Archive project, inviting Arizona designers to submit and celebrate their work, thereby documenting and promoting local design excellence.
    • Leads and governs AIGA Arizona chapter with strategic and financial oversight
      Provides leadership and financial oversight for AIGA Arizona, ensuring organizational sustainability and alignment with mission goals, including advancing Design for Good initiatives across the state.
    • Provide organizational leadership and governance
      Offers strategic leadership and financial oversight for AIGA Arizona, ensuring sustainability, goal alignment, and effective governance through roles such as President and board-level management.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$26K
Contributions & grants$11K40%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$130%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$10K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$67K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$67K
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +428.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 8
  • Christina Carrasquilla — Education Director
  • Diana Cheek — Director In-House
  • Ivan Delvasto — DEI Director
  • Julian Martinez — Director Membership
  • Kassidy Breaux — Mentorship Director
  • Molly Meisenzahl — Secretary and Comm Director
  • Morgan Clark — VP & Design for Good Director
  • Prescott Perez-Fox — Business of Design Director
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • AAF Phoenix Partner — Supported creative community organization in Phoenix
  • AIGA Network — Arizona chapter of the national AIGA organization.
  • AIGA Network — Connects Arizonans to the larger AIGA network across the nation.
  • AIGA Network — Encourages the formation of student groups at colleges and universities as a way of encouraging students to take the first step in demonstrating a commitment to their professional interest and assisting them in understanding the profession.
  • AIGA Network — The chapter is part of AIGA, the national professional association of design.
  • Artlink Partner — Supported creative community organization in Phoenix
  • CreativeMornings Partner — Supported creative community event in Phoenix and Tucson
  • Roswell / Bindtech Bookbindery Partner — Book manufacturing company employing AIGA Arizona member Kortez Brown, representing industry connection in print and bookbinding.
  • Skaaren Design Partner — Design firm led by AIGA Arizona's President, Cory Skaaren, contributing leadership and professional expertise to the chapter.
  • WordCamp Partner — Supported creative community event in Phoenix