EIN 52-1245173

American Jail Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
Year formed
1981
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
AJA supports jail professionals and improves local corrections through certifications, publications, and training.
Total revenues
$1,874,246
2023
Total expenses
$1,980,987
2023
Total assets
$1,144,091
2023
Num. employees
13
2023

Program areas at American Jail Association

Conferences and meetings - the primary expenses include the annual conference held for the education and awareness of those in the Jail employment area or those issues involving jails and Jail management.
Member services and seminars - services provided include opportunities for professional development and recognition including continuing education and training on current issues in the area of jails and Jail management.
Communications, including publications - the American jails magazine and other publications are for the purpose of education and training of members. The articles address current issues, problems, and available solutions.
Jail certification programs which are designed to elevate the professional standards of Jail management and personnel in the field of local corrections. There are three certifications programs available including certified Jail manager (jcm), certified Jail officer (cjo), and certified correctional trainer (cct). The certifications obtained from these prestigious programs provide documented evidence to colleagues and communities that these individuals have been tested and found to possess a high competency in these levels of corrections.

Financials for American Jail Association

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$115,470
Program services$1,606,382
Investment income and dividends$8,406
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$1,080
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-5,510
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$148,418
Total revenues$1,874,246
Data update history
November 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from TKCares
November 10, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
September 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsLobbyingReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1135 Professional CT
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Metro area
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV
County
Washington County, MD
Website URL
americanjail.org/ 
Phone
(301) 790-3930
Facebook page
americanjailassociation 
Twitter profile
@amerjail 
IRS details
EIN
52-1245173
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1981
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S03: Community Improvement and Capacity Building Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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