SAFA | AIA SPRINGFIELD MO

Springfield Area Foundation of Architects

The Springfield Area Foundation for Architecture (SAFA) is the philanthropic arm of the local architecture community, supporting the future of the profession in southwest Missouri. Working in partnership with the AIA Springfield, SAFA provides scholarships to students pursuing architecture degrees and helps strengthen the pipeline of emerging design professionals. Through its efforts, the foundation invests in education, community connection, and the continued impact of architecture in shaping the region’s built environment.

SAFA Board of Directors

Chris Ball, AIA

Bruce Moore, AIA

Dan Scott, AIA

Stephen Telscher, AIA

Andrew Wells, FAIA

What is SAFA?

In January 2019, the Springfield Area Foundation for Architecture (SAFA) became a permanent endowed fund of the American Institute of Architects Springfield, professionally managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.

SAFA exists to advance awareness of the architectural profession across southwest Missouri and to provide scholarships for architecture students within AIA Springfield’s 26-county service area. The fund was originally established through proceeds from a successful five-state regional architects conference hosted in 2014.

To expand its impact, the Board of Directors established the Richard P. Stahl Society, honoring the first president of AIA Springfield and a foundational figure in the region’s architectural community. Lifetime membership is granted through a tax-deductible contribution of $1,000 to SAFA.

Gifts to SAFA support future architects and strengthen the profession across the region. Donations may be made through the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.

1 Individuals may also make up to four $250 minimum contributions to reach Society membership.

2 Company checks should clearly indicate the individual for whom the contribution is being made.

Richard P. Stahl Society

All AIA Springfield members, as well as any outside organization or individual, are offered memberships to the Richard P Stall Society. This membership allows SAFA to continue to promote awareness of the architectural profession in southwest Missouri, and to provide scholarships to architecture students throughout our service area.

Membership gained in the Society during the inaugural year of 2019, are further designated as a Founder of the Richard P Stall Society. A list of the 29 Founding Members of the Richard P. Stahl Society, in order of admission, is as follows:

Mr. Dan Scott, AIA
Mr. Stephen Telscher, AIA
Mr. Galen Pellham, AIA
Mr. Bruce Moore, AIA
Mr. Brandon Dake, AIA
Mr. Andrew Wells, FAIA
Ms. Katherine Stockton, AIA
Mr. Ron Slone, AIA
Ms. Jennifer Wilson, AIA
Mr. Jeff Smith, AIA
Mr. Chris Ball, AIA
Mr. Jerry Hagerman, AIA
Mr. Brad Erwin, AIA
Ms. Stephanie A. Shadwick, AIA
Mr. Douglas Sampson, AIA

Mr. Tim Rosenbury, AIA
Mr. Charles C. Hill Jr., AIA
Mr. Michael Buono, FAIA
Mr. Benjamin J. Van Eps, AIA
Mr. Bradley Palmer
Mrs. Danielle Palmer, AIA
Ms. Jennifer Swan, AIA
Mrs. Gerri Kielhofner, AIA
Mr. Russell L. Moffett, AIA
Mr. Eddie Tims, AIA
Mr. Joel G. Chamberlain, AIA
Mr. Alex Mosby, AAIA
Mr. Bo Hagerman, AIA
In memoriam, Richard P. Stahl, FAIA