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AIA Philadelphia is the second oldest Chapter of the AIA, and a nonprofit with IRS 501(c)(3) status. The [[American Institute of Architects]] was founded in 1857, and the Philadelphia chapter received its charter in 1869. The Chapter includes members from Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester and Montgomery Counties. AIA Philadelphia has a history of community engagement. Activities include helping to create [[Independence National Historical Park]], the Charter High School for Architecture + Design, the Community Design Collaborative, and the Center for Architecture.<ref name=Strategic2012>{{cite web|title=AIA Philadelphia & Center for Architecture Strategic Plan 2013 – 2017|url=http://www.aaonetwork.org/system/files/resources/Architecture%20Center%20Strategic%20Plan%20-%20AIA%20Philadelphia%20and%20Philadelphia%20Center%20for%20Architecture.pdf|date=2012}}</ref>
John Claypool became Executive Director of AIA Philadelphia in 2001.<ref name=Massie/> Under his leadership, the Philadelphia Center for Architecture was established as a separate nonprofit with IRS 501(c)(3) status. Its purpose was to support charitable initiatives to benefit the community at large, on behalf of the architectural profession. It developed programs in the community.<ref name=Strategic2012/>
The AIA soon took advantage of the opportunity to create a physical space as well as providing a set of programs. The Center at 1218 Arch Street opened in 2008. In 2009 the Chapter and Center boards created a framework to coordinate the two organizations. The Chapter board holds the authority for annually appointing the Board of the Center. The Center's mission involves engaging "the public, decision leaders, thought leaders, and allied design professionals" on issues related to design and architecture, to recognize and enhance the quality of architecture in the region.<ref name=Strategic2012/>
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