Los Angeles, CA

INSTITUTE OF CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE AND ART INC

EIN 20-1655787

Arts, Culture & Heritage Community Arts & Public Programs Children & youth

Mission

To advance the appreciation and practice of classical and traditional architecture and the allied arts through education, public programs, and community engagement in the Southern California region.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About INSTITUTE OF CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE AND ART INC

The Institute of Classical Architecture and Art, Southern California Chapter (legal name: INSTITUTE OF CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE AND ART INC) is a regional chapter of the national ICAA network that promotes the study, practice, and appreciation of classical and traditional architecture and its allied arts. The chapter organizes public lectures, workshops, tours, awards, and member events that connect practicing architects, artisans, students, and enthusiasts across Southern California. The chapter runs education initiatives for K–12 and adult learners, including the long-running New Heights middle‑school program, studio courses, field studies to regional landmarks, and an annual Legacy Award gala that honors notable contributors to the classical tradition. The organization is an active, donor-facing 501(c)(3) chapter with a sustained program calendar and regular collaboration with local cultural institutions and schools.

Notable achievements

New Heights education program

Operates an immersive New Heights program for middle-school students that provides multi-day studio instruction and field trips to regional landmarks (e.g., The Huntington, The Getty Villa, Greystone Mansion), introducing students to classical orders, drawing, and basic construction principles; the program has run for more than a decade and continues to be offered free to many partner schools.

20th anniversary of the chapter

Marked two decades of regional activity in 2024, reflecting sustained volunteer engagement, local partnerships, and a continuing slate of educational programs and public events across Southern California.

Annual Legacy Award gala

Maintains a high-profile annual fundraising gala (the Legacy Award) that honors leading practitioners in architecture and design — recent honorees have included leading Los Angeles designers and continue to reinforce the chapter’s visibility and fundraising for education programs.

At a glance

Total assets: $603K
Annual revenue: $419K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 20-1655787
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Website: classicist-socal.org
On Mahalo since: April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Operates as a regional chapter of the national Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA), linking local programming to a national network of scholarship, publications, and professional resources.

Evaluated by independent charity reviewers and public tax filings; third-party summaries report the chapter’s ongoing Form 990 filings and public accountability metrics used by donor platforms.

Cited in local press and community calendars for advocacy and educational events, and acknowledged by regional cultural institutions for K–12 outreach and public programming partnerships.

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