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AIR & Space Forces Association

Public charity990-T FY2023
DBA: % MANDI BOLTON
Other · ARLINGTON, VA · EIN 52-6043929

About

The AIR & space forces association (AFA) is a nonprofit, independent, professional military, and aerospace education association. The association's mission is to promote dominant u.s. AIR and space forces as the foundation of a strong national defense; to honor and support our airmen, guardians, and their families; and to remember and respect our enduring heritage.

In care of Mandi Bolton

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
105
Volunteers
1,250

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$31.5M
Expenses
$27.6M
Assets
$78.1M
Liabilities
$27.3M

Financial history

$41.2M$20.6M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $31.5M · Peak FY2023: $41.2M · Avg: $23.9M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$455K
Grants Given
AIR & SPACE FORCES ASSOCIATION
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Address

1201s Joyce ST C6-2ND FL
Arlington, VA, 22202-206

Governance

Voting board members19
Independent members19
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planYes
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Permanent endowment %50.5%
Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$3.3M
Net to org$2.9M
Retained by contractors$449K
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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