American Planning Association

Chicago, IL · Founded 1983

The largest membership organization of professional planners and planning resources available. Your leading authority on making great communities for all!

Primary audience
Everyone
Contact
Joel D Albizo

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$19.2M

+0% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$27.0M

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023
2023 $19,236,852 $19,029,840 $26,958,095 83
2022
2022 $18,555,514 $17,818,561 $25,045,194 73
2021
2021 $20,969,447 $16,975,437 $22,871,568 73
2020
2020 $19,430,254 $14,551,112 $23,906,674 79
2019 $16,739,418 $16,136,152 $18,386,413 95
2018 $20,376,415 $20,668,439 $15,354,235 95

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Planning Association.

JD

Joel D Albizo

Chief Executive Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $424,331
MF

Mark Ferguson

Chief Information Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $304,110
AF

Alejandro Fuentes Encinas

Chief Financial & Member Eng Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $294,576
HB

Harriet Bogdanowicz

Chief Operating Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $280,490
PH

Petra Hurtado

Chief Foresight & Knowledge Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $193,544
EW

Eva Wilczek

Meetings Director
Full-time
Compensation: $185,026
EL

Elizabeth Lang

Director of Marketing
Full-time
Compensation: $181,394
FB

Felicia Braunstein

Professional Practice Director
Full-time
Compensation: $168,882
MW

Mike Welch

Leadership Director
Full-time
Compensation: $162,562
RW

Randall West

Technology Director
Full-time
Compensation: $158,731
AD

Angela D Brooks FAICP

President
2 hrs/week
SS

Sue Schwartz

President-Elect
2 hrs/week
AF

Alejandro Fuentes Encinas

CFO

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AG
Allison G Mouch AICP Board Director 2.00 hrs/week
BH
Benjamin Hitchings Board Director 2.00 hrs/week
BM
Bianca Mers Board Director 2.00 hrs/week
BS
Bruce Stiftel Board Director 2.00 hrs/week
CM
Chad M Nabity AICP Board Director 2.00 hrs/week
DW
Dawn Warrick AICP Board Director 2.00 hrs/week
EE
Edna Ely-Ledesma Board Director (until 12/23) 2.00 hrs/week
JL
Julia Lave Johnston Board Director 2.00 hrs/week
KW
Karen Wolf FAICP Board Director 2.00 hrs/week
KM
Kohl Malo Board Director (until 12/23) 2.00 hrs/week
KL
Kristen Lynn Asp Secretary 2.00 hrs/week
LD
Lauren Driscoll Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week
LA
Linda Amato Board Director (until 12/23) 2.00 hrs/week
NI
Nina Idemudia Board Director 2.00 hrs/week
SC
Sara Copeland FAICP Board Director 2.00 hrs/week
SD
Scott D Turner AICP Board Director 2.00 hrs/week
SE
Silvia E Vargas FAICP Board Director 2.00 hrs/week
TG
Tim Gladhill Board Director (until 12/23) 2.00 hrs/week
WM
Wendy Moeller Board Director (until 12/23) 2.00 hrs/week
WS
Wendy Shabay Board Director (until 12/23) 2.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$2.8M

Highest Paid

$503K

Joel D Albizo

Compensated Officers

10

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Joel D Albizo Chief Executive Officer $424,331 $78,422 $502,753 35
Alejandro Fuentes Encinas Chief Financial & Member Eng Officer $294,576 $93,192 $387,768 35
Mark Ferguson Chief Information Officer $304,110 $46,437 $350,547 35
Harriet Bogdanowicz Chief Operating Officer $280,490 $57,738 $338,228 35
Petra Hurtado Chief Foresight & Knowledge Officer $193,544 $22,868 $216,412 35
Eva Wilczek Meetings Director $185,026 $22,699 $207,725 35
Felicia Braunstein Professional Practice Director $168,882 $33,603 $202,485 35
Elizabeth Lang Director Of Marketing $181,394 $13,933 $195,327 35
Mike Welch Leadership Director $162,562 $23,203 $185,765 35
Randall West Technology Director $158,731 $22,181 $180,912 35

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$1K Total Given
Democratic $1,400 (100%)
7 Contributions
$200 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

2 Individual Donors
CC
Cynthia Cheski 6 contributions • $200 avg
$1,200
SC
Sheena Collum 1 contribution • $200 avg
$200

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Cynthia Cheski with 6 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Cynthia Cheski at $200 each
🎯
Top Recipient HARRIS VICTORY — $700

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$57K Grants Received
$220K Grants Given
3 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
A
Aarp
$57K

Top Grantees

2 total
PA
Planning Accreditation Board Chicago, IL
$175K
UF
Up For Growth Washington, DC
$45K
Aarp Planning Accreditation Board Up For Growth
Aarp Planning Accreditation Board Up For Growth

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
1 Registrations
1 Client
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

American Planning Association
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

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200 E Randolph St 6900 Chicago, IL 606016909