EIN 52-6043929

Air and Space Forces Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
92
Year formed
1956
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
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 183 other organizations.
Also known as...
Air Force Association
Total revenues
$22,788,524
2022
Total expenses
$22,797,225
2022
Total assets
$44,733,276
2022
Num. employees
92
2022

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 16,723 registrants in 2022.
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 $3,678,964. These contributions are excluded from part iii revenue, but were used to execute program operations.
Air force magazine:afa's Air force magazine (www.airforcemag.com) and its daily report e-mail newsletter report on news, trends, technology, and developments in the us Air force, airpower, and national security. The annual Air force magazine usaf almanac features a comprehensive compendium of Air force statistics, historical budget and personnel data, maps and profiles of every aircraft and weapon system in the inventory.
Membership & field services:membership dues help afa advance its mission with products like Air force magazine and programs like the wounded airman 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.
Cyberpatriot:cyberpatriot 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 $1,086,064. These contributions are excluded from part iii revenue, but were used to execute program operations.
Stellarxplorers:stellarxplorers 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 $337,260. These contributions are excluded from part iii revenue, but were used to execute program operations.
Wounded airman program:afa 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 contributions totaled $87,631. These contributions are excluded from part iii revenue, but were used to execute program operations.
Other programs:other program services include government relations, communications, affinity programs, and development operations.
Aerospace education and public awareness:afa 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. These contributions are excluded from part iii revenue, but were used to execute program 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$29,250

Who funds Air and Space Forces Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Delta Dental Community Care FoundationOral Health Education$100,000
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada (CFWN)Mitchell Institute$50,000
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding TrustUnrestricted General Support$25,000
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Air and Space Forces Association

NameTitleCompensation
Bruce WrightPresident$486,116
Joseph StanglChief Financial Officer$224,614
Robert ClapperChief Development Officer$215,702
Tobias NaegeleEditor in Chief and Vice President Strategic Comm$209,737
Kari VolivaVice President , Membership$193,545
...and 26 more key personnel

Financials for Air and Space Forces Association

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,605,776
Program services$13,033,362
Investment income and dividends$607,168
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$725,784
Net rental income$500
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-185,430
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,364
Total revenues$22,788,524

Form 990s for Air and Space Forces Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-08-03990View PDF
2020-122021-06-11990View PDF
2019-122020-09-29990View PDF
2018-122020-01-13990View PDF
2017-122019-02-21990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,564 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
September 28, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
September 24, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
June 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $1,500,000 from Northrop Grumman Foundation
June 15, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
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 donations
General information
Address
1501 Langston Blvd 400
Arlington, VA 22209
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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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