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Association of Fundraising Professionals

EIN 13-2998061 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS (AFP), AN ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONALS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, ADVANCES PHILANTHROPY BY ENABLING PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PRACTICE ETHICAL AND EFFECTIVE FUNDRAISING. THE CORE ACTIVITIES THROUGH WHICH AFP FULFILLS THIS MISSION INCLUDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, MENTORING, RESEARCH, CREDENTIALING AND ADVOCACY.

Income
$780,081
Spending
$750,722
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    35 of 35 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $540,533 spent. ANNUAL CONFERENCE - THE NEW YORK CITY CHAPTER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS FOR PHILANTHROCON, THE GO-TO EVENT FOR THE MOST CREATIVE AND CURRENT IDEAS IN FUNDRAISING. CONNECT WITH EXPERTS FROM ACROSS MULTIPLE FUNDRAISING DISCIPLINES FOR INTERACTIVE 45-MINUTE SESSIONS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS, INCLUDING DIRECT RESPONSE, MAJOR GIFTS, PLANNED GIVING, MARKETING, AND MORE. THE DAY INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL TRACKS WITH CFRE CREDITS WITH TOP-NOTCH SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS FOR THE NONPROFIT COMMUNITY.
  2. $111,051 spent. GENERAL PROGRAM - THE CHAPTER OFFERS A YEAR-ROUND SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, PRESENTATIONS, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF OUR MEMBERS AND OTHER FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS IN THE GREATER NEW YORK AREA. THE CHAPTER'S ANNUAL MEETING, ATTENDED BY APPROXIMATELY 200 IN JANUARY, IS A STATE OF THE INDUSTRY EVENT WITH A PANEL OF EXPERTS SHARING INSIGHTS FOR THE COMING YEAR. THE PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL EVENTS ATTRACTS FUNDRAISERS AND CONSULTANTS TO THE INDUSTRY FOR MORNING SESSIONS APPROXIMATELY 8X/YEAR. THE EMERGING LEADERS GROUP OFFERS NETWORKING EVENTS THAT FACILITATE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THOSE NEW TO THE PROFESSION AND THOSE WITH MORE EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1987.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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