Armed Forces Skeet Association Inc
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What it says it does
AFSA is composed of active-duty members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard along with retired members and honorably discharged veterans and cadets from the Service Academies. Family members of these members can also participate in activities. We conduct the week-long Armed Services Skeet Championships annually for the recreational benefit of the members. The event includes an opening ceremony honoring all attending and includes an "opening shot" from the active-duty members present and guest speaker. We also hold a Hall of Fame banquet for all members and induct members into the Hall of Fame based of published criteria. Awards are presented for winners of each category based of shooting ability. They include active duty, retired, veteran and ladies. We promote the welfare of our members, assist disabled war veteran shooters as needed, and sponsor and patriotic events.
- Income
- $16,501
- Spending
- $1,787
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (2)
- Hall of Fame banquet honoring all present and inducting exceptional members into the Hall of Fame. This includes a dinner/banquet, induction ceremony and social event. Approximately 150 members and guests attend the event.
- Armed Services Skeet Championships competition with approximately 110 competitors. Awards are presented for different shooting categories such as active-duty, retired, veteran and ladies event and High Overall and Gun Champions.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)(19) veterans' organization.
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)(19) veterans' organization 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 July 1985.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Armed Forces Benefit Association (Alexandria, VA), EIN 53-0209087. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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