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AZ NORTH CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 237417505 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.azn.asid.org
revenue
$275K
expenses
$265K
net assets
$362K
employees
0
volunteers
75
program ratio
61%
mission · from form 990

EDUCATION

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional association representing interior designers in the United States, focused on advancing the profession through ethical standards, advocacy, and leadership development. ASID supports its members with resources, certification recognition, and networking opportunities while promoting the value of interior design in enhancing health, safety, and welfare in the built environment. The organization is governed by a national board of directors representing diverse sectors of the design industry.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

ASID National Board of Directors
Governing body responsible for leading and representing ASID, advising on policy, and advancing the strategic vision of the organization.
Committee on Adaptive Living (CoAL)
ASID committee focused on inclusive and accessible design practices, co-chaired at the national level by a board member.
Connectivity & Inclusivity Whitepaper
Thought leadership initiative promoting inclusivity and human-centered design, developed with input from industry leaders.
Student Mentorship Initiatives
Programs connecting ASID members with design students for guidance, career development, and educational support.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Occupational Licensing & Tax Advocacy 5 activities
    • Advocacy for Interior Design Profession
      Advocates at state and federal levels for interior design professionals and business owners, prioritizing right-to-practice through legislation or municipal seal/stamp privileges, and lobbies on issues affecting the interior design business, with regional support for advocacy and market expansion.
    • Advocacy for interior design profession
      Advocates at state and federal levels for interior designers' right-to-practice, including legislative efforts for seal/stamp privileges, and lobbies on issues affecting interior design businesses, with regional support for professional advocacy.
    • Advocating for Interior Design Professionals
      Advocates at state and federal levels for interior design professionals and business owners, prioritizing the right to practice through legislation or municipal seal/stamp privileges, and lobbies on issues affecting the interior design business.
    • Advocating for Interior Design Professionals
      Advocates at state and federal levels for interior design professionals and business owners, prioritizing the right to practice through legislation or municipal seal/stamp privileges, and lobbies on issues affecting the interior design business.
    • Professional Advocacy for Interior Designers
      Advocates at state and federal levels for interior design professionals and business owners, prioritizing the right to practice through legislation or municipal seal/stamp privileges, and lobbies on issues affecting the interior design business.
  • Professional Development & Certification Programs 5 activities
    • Conducting and Funding Research
      Provides economic, sector, career stage, and design data and research to the marketplace, and through the ASID Foundation, provides over $100,000 in annual funding for research and scholarship initiatives.
    • Conducting and Funding Research
      Provides economic, sector, career stage, and design data and research to the marketplace, and through the ASID Foundation, provides over $100,000 in annual funding for research and scholarship initiatives.
    • Design Research and Scholarship Support
      Provides economic, sector, career stage, and design data and research to the marketplace, and through the ASID Foundation, funds over $100,000 in annual research and scholarship initiatives.
    • Design research and scholarship funding
      Provides economic, sector, career stage, and design data and research to the marketplace; through the ASID Foundation, supports over $100,000 in annual research and scholarship funding.
    • Interior Design Research and Scholarship Funding
      Provides economic, sector, career stage, and design data and research to the marketplace, and through the ASID Foundation, provides over $100,000 in annual funding for research and scholarship initiatives.
  • Design Career Development Programs 5 activities
    • Professional Development Programming
      Offers career stage programming focused on the Impact of Design, the Business of Design, Leadership Development, and Health & Wellness, delivered through both online and in-person engagement.
    • Professional Development and Education
      Offers career stage programming focusing on the Impact of Design, the Business of Design, Leadership Development, and Health & Wellness, through both online and in-person engagement.
    • Professional development and career stage programming
      Offers career stage programming focused on the Impact of Design, the Business of Design, Leadership Development, and Health & Wellness, delivered through online and in-person engagement.
    • Providing Professional Development and Education
      Offers career stage programming focused on the Impact of Design, the Business of Design, Leadership Development, and Health & Wellness through online and in-person engagement, and provides regional support for professional education.
    • Providing Professional Development and Education
      Offers career stage programming focusing on the Impact of Design, the Business of Design, Leadership Development, and Health & Wellness through online and in-person engagement, and provides regional support for professional education.
  • Industry-Specific Awards Programs 3 activities
    • Recognition of professional excellence and lifetime achievement
      Hosts a design excellence competition to honor outstanding achievements in interior design and annually recognizes recipients of Lifetime Membership Awards and ASID Fellows for leadership and expertise in the field.
    • Recognizing Excellence and Leadership
      Annually recognizes recipients of Lifetime Membership Awards for leadership and expertise, celebrates National Awards and ASID Fellows honorees, and hosts a design excellence competition to honor outstanding achievements in interior design by its members.
    • Recognizing Excellence in Interior Design
      Annually recognizes individuals and projects through Lifetime Membership Awards, National Awards, ASID Fellows honorees, and a design excellence competition for outstanding achievements in interior design by its members.
  • Member Networking & Communication Services 2 activities
    • Membership and Community Engagement
      Offers membership and sponsorship opportunities for designers, students, manufacturers, and suppliers, representing 500 professional interior designers, 207 Industry Partners, and 110 student members across northern Arizona, with a broader community of over 20,000 members.
    • Membership representation and community building
      Represents 500 professional interior designers, 207 Industry Partners, and 110 student members across northern Arizona, and offers membership and sponsorship opportunities to a broader community of over 20,000 members.
  • Uncategorized 8 activities
    • Hosting National Conferences and Events
      Organizes and hosts national conferences, such as GATHER, and leadership conferences for interior design professionals, students, educators, and industry partners, featuring keynotes, CEUs, networking, and awards ceremonies.
    • Hosting National Conferences and Events
      Organizes and hosts national conferences like GATHER, bringing together members and industry professionals for keynotes, CEUs, networking, and exploring design's social and cultural contexts, including a national leadership conference for interior design professionals, students, educators, and industry partners.
    • Organization of national conferences and events
      Hosts a three-day national leadership conference (GATHER 2025) for interior design professionals, students, educators, and industry partners, featuring keynotes, CEUs, networking, city tours, and celebratory events such as the Golden Soirée and Awards Toast.
    • Publication of Desert Design Magazine
      Distributes three printed issues of Desert Design magazine annually to chapter members, including recognition of Design Excellence Awards winners in the Fall issue.
    • Publication of Desert Design magazine
      Distributes three printed issues of Desert Design magazine annually to chapter members, including recognition of Design Excellence Awards winners in the Fall issue.
    • Publishing Desert Design Magazine
      Annually distributes three printed issues of Desert Design magazine to chapter members, which also features the winners of the Design Excellence Awards.
    • Publishing Desert Design Magazine
      Annually distributes three printed issues of Desert Design magazine to chapter members, which also recognizes Design Excellence Awards winners in its Fall issue.
    • Publishing Desert Design Magazine
      Annually distributes three printed issues of Desert Design magazine to chapter members, which also features the winners of the Design Excellence Awards.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$275K
Contributions & grants$92K33%
Program service revenue$143K52%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$39K
expenses
Total expenses$265K
Program expenses61%
Admin / overhead38%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$45K
Grants paid out$20K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$369K
Cash$293K
Investments$60K
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$362K
Liquid reserves16.0 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +20.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 6
  • BROOKE BROWNING — STUDENT REP
  • CHRISTINA DICKINSON — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTINE RHODES — DIRECTOR
  • LEANN FERNALD — DIRECTOR
  • TERI SMITHERS — DIRECTOR
  • WANDA FREDERICK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • ASID Network — Arizona North Chapter is a chapter of ASID, indicating membership in a national professional network.
  • ASID Network — Arizona North Chapter of ASID is a chapter within the national ASID organization.
  • ASID Foundation Partner — Provides funding for research and scholarship initiatives
  • ASID Texas chapter Partner — Leads local engagement and creates experiences during the GATHER Catalyst 2026 event.
  • Dallas Market Center Partner — Hosts the ASID GATHER Catalyst 2026 conference.
  • Georgia Aquarium Partner — Venue for ASID’s Golden Soirée closing party
  • National Council for Interior Design Qualification Government — Administers the 2-day accreditation examination used for member certification.
  • Signia by Hilton: Atlanta Partner — Venue for the GATHER 2025 conference