Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International
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What it says it does
AUVSI'S MISSION IS TO DRIVE THE UNCREWED SYSTEMS, AUTONOMY AND ROBOTICS INDUSTRY'S GROWTH AND SOLVE INDUSTRY'S CHALLENGES BY ADDRESSING POINTS OF FRICTION. WE UNITE INNOVATORS, MANUFACTURERS, OPERATORS, AND STAKEHOLDERS TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE, CREATE MARKET OPPORTUNITIES, AND ADVOCATE FOR EFFECTIVE POLICIES THAT MAXIMIZE THE BENEFITS OF AUTONOMOUS TECHNOLOGIES.
- Income
- $6.0 million
- Spending
- $8.9 million
- Employees
- 47
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $373,226, chief operating officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (4)
- ADVOCACY: REPRESENTED THE INTERESTS OF THE MEMBERSHIP TO LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY BODIES AT THE INTERNATIONAL, FEDERAL, STATE, TRIBAL, AND LOCAL LEVELS. THROUGH COMMITTEES, CONFERENCES, AND OTHER MEMBERSHIP AND INDUSTRY FORUMS, PROVIDED TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL EXPERTISE TO ADVISE POLICY MAKERS AS THEY DEVELOP THE EMERGING FRAMEWORK FOR WIDE ADOPTION OF THIS TECHNOLOGY. SERVED AS THE LEADING INDUSTRY VOICE IN POLICY AND REGULATORY DEVELOPMENT TO ACCELERATE THE SAFE AND ECONOMICALLY BENEFICIAL EMPLOYMENT OF UNCREWED SYSTEMS, AUTONOMY AND ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY.
- EDUCATION & CONTENT: PROVIDED EDUCATION, INFORMATION, FRAMEWORKS, RESOURCES, AND RESEARCH TO THE UNCREWED SYSTEMS, AUTONOMY AND ROBOTICS COMMUNITY TO EQUIP OUR MEMBERS WITH VALUABLE INTELLIGENCE, ANALYSIS, AND TOOLS TO EMPOWER BETTER DECISION MAKING, INVESTMENT, INNOVATION, AND PRACTICE. ADVANCED THE SECURITY AND SAFETY OF UNCREWED AND AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS, AND THOSE WHO OPERATE THEM, THROUGH PRODUCT AND OPERATOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE TRANSPARENCY AND TRUST.
- CONFERENCES AND EXHIBITS: PRODUCED THE INDUSTRY'S LEADING TRADE SHOW AND ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR ALL DOMAINS OF UNCREWED SYSTEMS (AIR, GROUND, MARITIME, COMMERCIAL, CIVIL, MILITARY), AUTONOMY AND ROBOTICS, PLUS AN ARRAY OF TOPICAL CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, AND WEBINARS. THESE EVENTS FOSTER LEARNING, TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION, BUSINESS GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES, POLICY DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES TO ADVANCE THE USE OF UNCREWED SYSTEMS, AUTONOMY AND ROBOTICS.
- MEMBERSHIP: THE ASSOCIATION'S ORGANIZATIONAL AND INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS REPRESENT A BROAD RANGE OF UNCREWED SYSTEMS, AUTONOMY AND ROBOTIC INDUSTRY INTERESTS, INCLUDING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT; MANUFACTURING; OPERATIONS IN THE COMMERCIAL, MILITARY, AND CIVIL GOVERNMENT SECTORS; AND DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES TO ENABLE SAFE, RESPONSIBLE, AND PRODUCTIVE USE OF THE TECHNOLOGY. THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE ASSOCIATION'S ACTIVITIES, MEMBERS EXCHANGE INFORMATION, OBTAIN TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE, GAIN ACCESS TO MARKETS, AND SHAPE ATTITUDES TO ENHANCE ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF UNCREWED, AUTONOMOUS AND ROBOTIC SYSTEMS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1974.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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