Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association
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What it says it does
The Chapter shall be a patriotic, educational, 28 30 0 ARMED FORCES COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS ASSOCIATION scientific, nonprofit organization comprised of individuals involved in the military, industry, and government of the United 0 1970 584,015 705,530 584,043 0 705,560 719-331-5826 52-1241105 94,000 0 14 853,471 afcea-la.org 0 50 El Segundo, CA 90245 0 PO Box 1227 0 337,982 0 CA-147,911 0 0 States. The Chapter maintains and improves the cooperation and exchange of ideas between government and industry.
- Income
- $917,282
- Spending
- $300,853
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 2025, 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 (3)
- $167,335 spent. Space Industry Days two day conference during which the Space Systems Command personnel present space acquisition program status and business opportunities. Headquarters Space Force officials address future requirements and budgets for space systems. Industry speakers share industry best practices and future technologies. Attendance is by members of aerospace and defense industries and associated government personnel. Registration fees are charged for attendance. We are a co-sponsor with Greater Los Angeles Chapter to the National Defense Industrial Association, Air Force Association Schriever Chapter, and the Southern California Aerospace Professionals Representatives.
- $14,762 spent. Luncheons and workshops: The Chapter provides periodic luncheons and workshops for government and aerospace industry attendees. Registration fees are charged for attendance to cover expenses. Government and industry officials provide summaries of program status, best practices, and business opportunities.
- $89,120 spent. AFCEA Educational Program Funding: Funding provided to AFCEA Educational Program (part of AFCEA LA Chapter for space systems. Industry speakers share industry best practices and future technologies. Attendance is by members of aerospace educational grants) to support teacher grants and STEM scholarships paid from the AFCEA Educational Program.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 2025.
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 September 1982.
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 October 21, 2026.
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