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LAMBDA ALPHA INTERNATIONAL

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 366161809 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · lai.org
revenue
$415K
expenses
$440K
net assets
$359K
employees
0
volunteers
47
mission · from form 990

HONORARY SOCIETY FOR ADVANCEMENT OF LAND ECONOMICS. RECOGNIZE AND HONOR INDIVIDUALS IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT THE STUDY OF LAND ECONOMICS. EXPAND THE WORLDS KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.

profile · synthesized from sources

Lambda Alpha International (LAI) is a global honorary society for professionals in land economics. It connects professionals, shares knowledge, and advances best practices through local chapter meetings, international gatherings, and awards. LAI also supports research and education in land economics through its Land Economics Foundation.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual International Land Economics Gatherings (LEW)
Annual international events providing networking opportunities and "back-stage VIP access" to the workings of a host city, focusing on land economics themes.
Chapter Services Committee
Encourages engagement and relationships between chapters, identifies and elevates local chapter issues, conducts presidents' roundtables, and provides chapter support and grants.
LAI Awards
Awards program recognizing members and non-members for exemplary contributions to land economics, urban affairs, journalism, education, and projects.
LAI SemiQ East Coast Tour: Land Use & History (1776-2026)
A series of programs and tours hosted by East Region Chapters focusing on the history of architecture, planning, real estate development, and economic drivers in their regions.
Land Economics Foundation (LEF) Grants
Provides grants for research, case studies, and community efforts that advance the application of land economics to human problems.
Local Chapter Meetings
Regular professional programs for members and communities to network, discuss issues, and gain insights into land economics.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Professional Awards in Real Estate and Land Economics 6 activities
    • Administer awards recognizing contributions to land economics
      Presents annual awards honoring achievements in land economics across categories including education, public service, journalism, urban development, and organizational leadership. Awards are given during the annual Land Economics Weekend and include the International Member of the Year, Public Official/Urban Affairs, Journalism/Author, Richard T. Ely Educator, International Skyline, and International Fellow awards.
    • Administers awards recognizing contributions to land economics
      Presents annual awards honoring achievements in land economics, including the International Member of the Year, Public Official/Urban Affairs, Journalism/Author, Richard T. Ely Distinguished Educator, International Skyline, and International Fellow awards, typically during the Land Economics Weekend.
    • Presenting awards for contributions to land economics
      LAMBDA ALPHA INTERNATIONAL presents various awards, including International Member of the Year, International Public Official/Urban Affairs, International Journalism/Author, Richard T. Ely Distinguished Educator, International Skyline, and International Fellow, to honor individuals and projects that advance land economics, urban life, and the organization's mission.
    • Presenting awards for contributions to land economics
      LAMBDA ALPHA INTERNATIONAL presents various awards, including International Member of the Year, International Public Official/Urban Affairs, International Journalism/Author, Richard T. Ely Distinguished Educator, International Skyline, and International Fellow, to honor individuals and projects that advance land economics, urban life, and the organization's mission.
    • Presents awards recognizing contributions to land economics
      Confers annual awards including International Member of the Year, Public Official/Urban Affairs, Journalism/Author, Richard T. Ely Distinguished Educator, International Skyline, and International Fellow during the Land Economics Weekend to honor achievements in practice, research, education, and public service related to land economics.
    • Presents awards recognizing contributions to land economics
      Confers multiple annual awards including International Member of the Year, Public Official/Urban Affairs, Journalism/Author, Richard T. Ely Distinguished Educator, International Skyline, and International Fellow to honor achievements in land economics practice, research, education, and organizational growth.
  • Commercial Real Estate Professional Events & Education 6 activities
    • Host educational and professional programs on land economics and related industries
      Organizes regular virtual and in-person events, including interactive overviews of major land developments, industry updates in sectors like semiconductors and biotech, and regional programs on architecture, planning, and real estate development. These programs are conducted by local chapters and regional networks for members and communities.
    • Hosts educational and professional programs on land economics and regional development
      Organizes events, tours, and presentations for members and communities covering topics such as land use, semiconductor and MedTech industries in Phoenix, and regional history, architecture, planning, and real estate development. These include virtual programs, local chapter events, and regional tours like the LAI SemiQ East Coast Tour.
    • Hosts educational and professional programs on land economics and related industries
      Organizes regular events, tours, and virtual programs for members and communities focusing on land economics, semiconductor and MedTech/biotech industries in Phoenix, and regional topics such as architecture, planning, and real estate development. These include the annual Land Economics Gathering and the SemiQ East Coast Tour.
    • Hosts professional and educational events on land economics and related industries
      Organizes regular events, programs, and tours focused on land economics, semiconductor and MedTech/biotech industries in Phoenix, and regional topics including architecture, planning, real estate development, and economic drivers. Events include virtual overviews, annual gatherings, and regional tours such as the LAI SemiQ East Coast Tour.
    • Organizing professional programs and events
      LAMBDA ALPHA INTERNATIONAL and its local chapters regularly conduct professional programs and events for members and communities, covering topics such as land economics, real estate development, urban affairs, and industry updates (e.g., semiconductor and MedTech/biotech industries).
    • Organizing professional programs and events
      LAMBDA ALPHA INTERNATIONAL and its local chapters regularly conduct professional programs and events for members and communities, covering topics such as land economics, real estate development, urban affairs, and industry updates (e.g., semiconductor and MedTech/biotech industries).
  • Chapter Network Development & Support 6 activities
    • Provides capacity-building support to local chapters
      Offers ongoing chapter support and grants to local chapters to sustain their operations and programming.
    • Provides chapter support and capacity-building grants
      Offers ongoing support and grants to local chapters to strengthen their operations and program delivery.
    • Provides chapter support and funding through grants
      Offers ongoing support and financial grants to local chapters to assist in their operations and programming, strengthening regional capacity within the organization.
    • Providing chapter support and grants
      The organization provides regular support and grants to its local chapters.
    • Providing chapter support and grants
      The organization provides regular support and grants to its local chapters.
    • Support local chapter capacity through grants and resources
      Provides ongoing support and grant funding to local chapters to enable their programming and operational activities, strengthening the organization’s regional presence and program delivery.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Conduct and fund research in land economics
      Supports research, case studies, and publications that apply land economics to real-world challenges. Since 1965, the organization has funded projects, including book-length works, and disseminated findings to real estate associations and educational institutions.
    • Conducts and funds research in land economics
      Supports research, case studies, and publications in land economics, including funding book publications and making findings accessible to real estate associations and educational institutions since 1965.
    • Conducts and funds research in land economics
      Supports research, case studies, and publications that apply land economics to human problems, with findings disseminated to real estate associations and educational institutions since 1965.
    • Conducts and funds research in land economics
      Supports research, case studies, and publications in land economics, including funding book projects and disseminating findings to real estate associations and educational institutions since 1965.
    • Supporting research in land economics
      The organization supports research, case studies, and community efforts that apply land economics to human problems, and funds projects including book publications, making findings accessible to real estate associations and educational institutions.
    • Supporting research in land economics
      The organization supports research, case studies, and community efforts that apply land economics to human problems, and funds projects including book publications, making findings accessible to real estate associations and educational institutions.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$415K
Contributions & grants$310K75%
Program service revenue$105K25%
Investment income$790%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$440K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$467K
Cash$467K
Investments$0
Liabilities$108K
Net assets$359K
Liquid reserves12.7 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +13.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 25
  • AGNIESZKA WLOCH — CHAPTER PRESIDENT
  • ANDREW FOGG — RGNL VICE PRES, WESTERN N.A.
  • ANILKUMAR HATKAR — CHAPTER PRESIDENT
  • ANNA HOGE — CHAPTER PRESIDENT
  • CHARLES JACKSON — CHAPTER PRESIDENT
  • CHRISTOPHER DEUTSCH — CHAPTER PRESIDENT
  • CRAIG BINNING — INTL TREASURER
  • DANIELLE CASEY — CHAPTER PRESIDENT
  • ELISA CAMPBELL — CHAPTER PRESIDENT
  • EMILIO COLON-ZAVALA — CHAPTER PRESIDENT
  • FRAN FERNANDEZ-ORDONEZ — CHAPTER PRESIDENT
  • FRANK ROBINSON — CHAPTER PRESIDENT
  • GARY LEACH — INTL PRESIDENT
  • JAVIER BERNADES — CHAPTER PRESIDENT
  • JESSE HERZOG — CHAPTER PRESIDENT
  • JIM MCCULLOUGH — CHAPTER PRESIDENT
  • JOEL JODY KLINE — CHAPTER PRESIDENT
  • JOHN SCHMID — CHAPTER PRESIDENT
  • JULIE ESCH — CHAPTER PRESIDENT
  • KARA BREWTON — CHAPTER PRESIDENT
  • KATHLINE KING — INTL VICE PRESIDENT
  • KIMI YUEN — CHAPTER PRESIDENT
  • LYNSEY SORRELL — CHAPTER PRESIDENT
  • MAX FARRELL — CHAPTER PRESIDENT
  • MICHAEL KLEIN — CHAPTER PRESIDENT
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Boston Indicators/Boston Foundation Partner — Amy Dain, a Senior Fellow from Boston Indicators/Boston Foundation, was a guest speaker at an event.
  • Greater Phoenix Economic Council Partner — Hosted an event and provided an update on industry ecosystems.
  • Lambda Alpha International (LAI) Partner — The Land Economics Foundation (LEF) was established by LAI and works towards mutual goals.
  • McCarter & English Law Firm Partner — Hosted an event at their office building.
  • Stewart Funder — Sponsored an event.
  • Tejon Ranch Partner — Featured in a virtual program where its President and CEO presented an overview of the ranch.