EIN 52-6043929

Air and Space Forces Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
113
Year formed
1956
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
A nonprofit, independent military and aerospace education association that promotes U.S. Air and Space Forces for a strong national defense.
Related structure
Air and Space Forces Association is a parent organization to a group of 184 other organizations.
Also known as...
Air Force Association
Total revenues
$41,249,058
2023
Total expenses
$25,567,774
2023
Total assets
$60,550,737
2023
Num. employees
113
2023

Program areas at Air and Space Forces Association

Conference, symposium, event:afa hosts major national events to facilitate ethical dialog among senior government and military officials, aerospace and other industry leaders, airmen, guardians, media representatives, educators, and interested members of the public and to promote innovation, education, and professional development. Afa's Air, Space & cyber conference is our largest annual event with over 18,000 registrants in 2023.
The mitchell institute for aerospace studies:the mitchell institute for aerospace studies harnesses seasoned talent to positively influence the national security debate by cogently articulating how the domains of Air, Space, and cyber can prudently advance the nation's interests without projecting undue liability and vulnerability. Products include scholarly reports, briefings and various op-eds to help defense policy practitioners, policy experts, airpower enthusiasts and the general public better understand specific topics of interest. Restricted mitchell institute contributions totaled $3,708,000. These contributions are excluded from part iii revenue, but were used to execute program operations.
Air & Space Forces magazine:afa's Air & Space Forces magazine and its daily report e-mail newsletter on news, trends, technology, and developments in the us Air & Space Forces, Air & Space power, and national security. The annual Air & Space Forces magazine almanac features a comprehensive compendium of Air & Space force statistics, historical budget and personnel data, maps and profiles of every aircraft and weapon system in the inventory.
Cyberpatriotcyberpatriot is the afa's national youth cyber education program created to address a vital national need by drawing students to education and careers in stem. The core element of the program is the national youth cyber defense competition which puts middle and high school students in charge of securing virtual networks. Other program elements are afa cybercamps, the elementary school cyber education initiative, a children's literature series and cybergenerations, the senior citizens' cyber safety initiative. Restricted cyberpatriot contributions totaled $886,000. These contributions are excluded from part iii revenue, but were used to execute program operations.
Membership & field servicesmembership dues help afa advance its mission with products like Air & Space Forces magazine and programs like wounded airman and guardian program. Members receive a variety of benefits, including the monthly magazine, discounts on products, and discounts on the 2 major events held each year. Afa is led by volunteer leaders at the national, state and local levels. These field leaders are the governing body of afa.
Aerospace education and public awarenessafa is dedicated to ensuring america's aerospace excellence through education scholarships, grants, awards, and public awareness. Partnerships with groups like civil Air patrol and arnold Air society/silver wings help us reach the next generation of airpower enthusiasts. Restricted aerospace education contributions totaled $133,000. These contributions are excluded from part iii revenue, but were used to execute program operations.
Stellarxplorersstellarxplorers is an educational program designed to inspire and attract students to pursue careers in stem programs through a challenging, Space system design competition involving all aspects of system development and operation with a spacecraft/payload focus. Restricted stellarxplorers contributions totaled $438,000. These contributions are excluded from part iii revenue, but were used to execute program operations.
Wounded airman and guardians programafa continues to expand our focus on the total Air force family, which includes military spouses, children, wingmen, and families. Aid has ranged from financial support, to lodging for caregivers during hospital stays, and involvement in adaptive sporting events.restricted wounded airman and guardians contributions totaled $122,000. These contributions are excluded from part iii revenue, but were used to execute program operations.
Doolittle leadership centerin 2023, doolittle leadership center (dlc) conducted 19 leadership development workshops, providing its signature leadership course to more than 400 airmen, guardians, and dod civilians at nine Air force and Space force installations around the world. The center's interactive "lead, develop, care" curriculum develops hands-on skills that leaders at any level can apply to their day-to-day missions and responsibilities. Restricted dlc contributions totaled $167,000. These contributions are excluded from part iii revenue, but were used to execute program operations.
Other programsother program services include the legislative affairs, communications, affinity programs, and development operations.

Grants made by Air and Space Forces Association

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Civil Air Patrol (CAP)Provides Grants To Civil Air Patrol Units To Enhance Aerospace Education$27,500
Arnold Air Society - Silver WingsProvided Grants for Scholorships, Interns, and Events$24,000
Nam-Pows CorporationDonation for Event$15,000
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds Air and Space Forces Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Afa Title Holding CorporationLiquidation of Afa THC$15,580,600
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$66,998
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada (CFWN)Mitchell Institute$50,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Air and Space Forces Association

NameTitleCompensation
Bruce WrightPresident$486,116
Lt. Gen. Burt Field, USAF Ret. ,President and Chief Executive Officer
Mai. Gen. RaaberaInterim President and Chief Executive Officer
Joseph StanglChief Financial Officer$224,614
Rob ClapperChief Development Officer
...and 54 more key personnel

Financials for Air and Space Forces Association

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$22,225,013
Program services$16,364,012
Investment income and dividends$1,220,742
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$629,587
Net rental income$2,571
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$702,685
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$104,448
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$41,249,058

Form 990s for Air and Space Forces Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-10990View PDF
2022-122023-08-03990View PDF
2020-122021-06-11990View PDF
2019-122020-09-29990View PDF
2018-122020-01-13990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
June 11, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $66,998 from American Online Giving Foundation
April 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2023
April 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
March 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 34 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsProfessional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducationForeign affairsWorld peaceBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Conducts researchLobbyingNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1501 Langston Blvd 400
Arlington, VA 22209
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Arlington County, VA
Website URL
afa.org/ 
Phone
(703) 247-5800
Facebook page
AirForceAssociation 
Twitter profile
@airforceassoc 
IRS details
EIN
52-6043929
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1956
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q40: International Peace and Security
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Parent of group exemption
Central organization
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