American Foreign Service Association
- Assets
- $7.9m
- Revenue
- $5.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 39
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 07/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 53-0173091
Organization Overview
American Foreign Service Association is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (J40) the organization is classified as: Labor Unions, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, American Foreign Service Association employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Foreign Service Association is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, American Foreign Service Association generated $5.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
JOURNAL: AFSA'S MOST VISIBLE OUTREACH TOOL IS OUR FLAGSHIP MAGAZINE, THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL. WITH A CIRCULATION OF 18,000, THE FSJ NOT ONLY GOES TO EVERY MEMBER OF AFSA BUT ALSO TO A LARGE GROUP OF OUTSIDE AUDIENCES - INCLUDING ALL FOREIGN EMBASSIES AND KEY OFFICES ON CAPITOL HILL. WITH TEN ISSUES A YEAR, THE FSJ IS OUR BEST WAY OF PUTTING THE AMAZING WORK OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE IN FRONT OF THOSE WHO MOST NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IT.
LABOR RELATIONS: ALL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE ASSOCIATION'S ROLE AS A LABOR UNION INCLUDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, INFORMAL NEGOTIATIONS, AND INDIVIDUAL LEGAL AND GRIEVANCE COUNSELING.
MEMBERSHIP: AFSA MEMBERSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO ALL FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THEY ARE A PART OF THE BARGAINING UNIT.AFSA OFFERS MANY BENEFITS TO ITS MEMBERS (NOTE THAT BENEFITS DIFFER BY MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY). AMONG THESE ARE INDIVIDUAL LABOR-MANAGEMENT COUNSELING, INDIVIDUAL RETIREE COUNSELING, A SUBSCRIPTION TO THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL, SCHOLARSHIPS AND MERIT AWARDS FOR CHILDREN OF MEMBERS, A DAILY MEDIA DIGEST, GRIEVANCE REPRESENTATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, AWARDS AND OTHER HONORS, VARIOUS DISCOUNTS (INCLUDING ZIPCAR AND A NUMBER OF MAGAZINES AND PERIODICALS), AN ONLINE MEMORIAL TRIBUTE SITE HONORING DECEASED COLLEAGUES, NUMEROUS EVENTS IN WASHINGTON AND ELSEWHERE, AND UPDATES ON KEY ISSUES THAT IMPACT FS EMPLOYEES, FEDERAL AND RETIREE BENEFITS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharon Papp General Counsel | 40 | $196,054 | |
Raeka Safai Deputy General Counsel | 40 | $168,064 | |
Kimberly Greenplate Director Of Advocacy | 40 | $150,557 | |
Shawn Dorman Fsj Chief Editor & Director Of Pubications | 40 | $139,673 | |
Asgeir Sigfusson Executive Director | Officer | 30 | $137,871 |
Neera Parikh Senior Attorney | 40 | $126,056 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Cenveo Publishing Services Publishing Services | 12/30/18 | $237,158 |
Dataprise It Services It Services | 12/30/18 | $141,252 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $17,636 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,636 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,025,832 |
| Investment income | $118,990 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $373,113 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $920 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,561,526 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $293,680 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,823,802 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $109,528 |
| Other employee benefits | $220,582 |
| Payroll taxes | $250,560 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $17,401 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,442 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $27,273 |
| Fees for services: Other | $235,572 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,709 |
| Office expenses | $97,879 |
| Information technology | $225,082 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $36,600 |
| Travel | $14,025 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,880 |
| Interest | $5,111 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $143,744 |
| Insurance | $47,819 |
| All other expenses | $3,000 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,008,433 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $193,728 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $464,139 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $172,482 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $4,551 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $60,065 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,751,462 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,303,130 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $960,082 |
| Total assets | $7,909,639 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $427,274 |
| 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 | $694,968 |
| Total liabilities | $1,122,242 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,469,300 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $318,097 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,909,639 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that American Foreign Service Association has recieved totaling $13,335.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Devonshire Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: XANTHAKY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $6,931 |
The Devonshire Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: XANTHAKY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $6,404 |