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 12/2023, American Foreign Service Association employed 45 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 12/2023, American Foreign Service Association generated $6.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.4% per year over the past 9 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
2023
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
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.
JOURNAL: AFSA'S MOST VISIBLE OUTREACH TOOL IS OUR FLAGSHIP MAGAZINE, THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL (FSJ). 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.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS: PROMOTION OF AFSA, THE ACTIVITES AND VIEWS THROUGH THE MEDIA.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Asegir Sigfusson Executive Director | Officer | 30 | $230,694 |
Sharon Papp General Counsel | 40 | $218,335 | |
Raeka Safai Deputy General Counsel | 40 | $180,712 | |
Kimberly Greenplate Director Of Advocacy | 40 | $169,408 | |
Neera Parikh Senior Attorney | 40 | $145,048 | |
Femi Oshobukola Director Of Finance | Officer | 30 | $162,584 |
| 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 |
| 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 | $11,590 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,590 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,757,332 |
| Investment income | $119,291 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $598,999 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,491,952 |
| 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. | $374,207 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,639,285 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $139,482 |
| Other employee benefits | $292,880 |
| Payroll taxes | $296,249 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $15,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,488 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $19,338 |
| Fees for services: Other | $188,899 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,040 |
| Office expenses | $97,502 |
| Information technology | $230,719 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $154,296 |
| Travel | $48,329 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,256 |
| Interest | $302 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $137,458 |
| Insurance | $42,094 |
| All other expenses | $9,934 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,141,690 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $291,493 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,478,578 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $133,236 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $531 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $51,587 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,938,363 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $371,706 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,902,617 |
| Total assets | $13,168,111 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $498,591 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $427,834 |
| 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 | $6,188,812 |
| Total liabilities | $7,115,237 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,704,207 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $348,667 |
| 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 | $13,168,111 |