Airline Group Of The International Federation Of Operational Research, operating under the name Agifors, is located in Pearland, TX. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Agifors is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Agifors generated $190.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $148.8k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.8%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE AIRLINE GROUP OF THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH SOCIETIES (AGRIFORS) IS A PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT AND APPLICATION OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH WITHIN THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FLIGHT OPERATIONS- THESE INCLUDING DISPATCH, FLIGHT PLANNING, FLIGHT WATCH, WEATHER DATA PROVISION, OPERATIONS CONTROL, GROUND TO AIR COMMUNICATIONS AND INTEGRATION WITH CREW, SCHEDULES AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING. GATE ALLOCATION, SLOT CONTROL, ATC AND AIRPORT MANAGEMENT CAN ALSO BE COVERED.
SEVERAL STUDY GROUPS MEET EACH YEAR WHERE RESEARCH PAPERS ARE PRESENTED BY EMPLOYEES OF AGRIFORS MEMBERS AIRLINES RELATED TO PASSENGER AND CARGO DEMAND, FORECASTING TECHNIQUES, AIRCRAFT AND CREW SCHEDULING METHODS, LONG RANGE PLANNING AND GROUND AND AIRPORT OPERATIONS. THE RESEARCH IS GENERAL AND IS AIMED AT FINDING AND DEVELOPING NEW IDEAS RELATED TO THE ABOVE- MENTIONED TOPICS TO IMPROVE THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY, BOTH INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY.
GROUND RESOURCES - THE USE OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE TECHNIQUES IN REDUCING COSTS OR INCREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MANPOWER HAS BEEN THE CONCERN OF THIS GROUP. TOPICS ADDRESSED INCLUDE DETERMINATION OF OPERATIONAL MANPOWER, REQUIREMENTS OPTIMAL TASK ALLOCATION, PRODUCTION OF EFFICIENT ROSTER PATTERNS, PLANNING OF EMPLOYMENT, ANNUAL LEAVE, TRAINING, REWARD SYSTEMS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING OF RECRUITMENT. THERE HAVE BEEN SOME CONSIDERABLE INTEREST IN PERSONAL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS WITH DEMONSTRATIONS OF SYSTEMS UNDER DEVELOPMENT.
MAINTENANCE - INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR MAINTENANCE AND ENGINEERING AND MATERIALS FUNCTIONS WERE PREVIOUSLY A FOCUS OF THIS STUDY GROUP.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Laurie Gallow President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa Noell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eric Ruhlin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $190,244 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $190,244 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $500 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,244 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $136,088 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $148,832 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $262,119 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,075 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $362,194 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $362,194 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $362,194 |