About CAI Founded in 1973, Community Associations Institute and its 64 U.S. and international chapters provide information, education and resources to the homeowner leaders and professionals who govern and manage homeowners associations, condominium communities and cooperatives. CAI’s 47,000-plus members include community association board members, other homeowner leaders, community managers, association management firms and other professionals who support common-interest communities. The Washington Metropolitan Chapter (WMCCAI) was founded in 1973, is composed of 11 directors, currently has more than 3,300 members and has an annual budget of more than $1.5 million. We serve the educational, business, and networking needs of community associations from Was