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Association of Graduates of the Usafa

EIN 84-0580665 · Usaf Academy, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE GRADUATES, PRESERVE THE HERITAGE OF THE ACADEMY AND LONG BLUE LINE, AND SUPPORT USAFA IN ITS MISSION TO DEVELOP LEADERS OF CHARACTER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE, THE UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE, AND NATION.(CONTINUED ON SCH O)WE DO THIS BY: A. WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ACADEMY TO PRODUCE AND FOSTER GRADUATES WITH AN ENDURING COMMITMENT TO INTEGRITY, EXCELLENCE, AND SERVICE TO COUNTRY. B. PROVIDING LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION, AND SUPPORT TO ALL ACADEMY GRADUATES AND FRIENDS OF THE ACADEMY WHILE PROMOTING CAMARADERIE AMONG THEM. C. PROMOTING THE HERITAGE OF THE ACADEMY, OUR COMMON TRADITIONS, AND THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF OUR GRADUATES. D. COMMUNICATING TO THE ACADEMY'S LEADERSHIP INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE AOG ABOUT THE ACADEMY, BASED ON THE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE OF AOG MEMBERS.E. PROMOTING BATTLE TESTED AND MERITOCRATIC BASED LEADERSHIP F. PROMOTING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ADHERENCE TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION.

Income
$11.7 million
Spending
$9.6 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
52.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 44%
Employees
115
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$277,837, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 52.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $4.6 million spent. ACADEMY AND OTHER SERVICES - FUNDS UTILIZED FOR PROJECTS THAT DIRECTLY SUPPORT THE ACADEMY, CADET WING OR ALUMNI.
  2. $1.1 million spent. PUBLICATIONS - FUNDS UTILIZED FOR PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE CHECKPOINTS, THE REGISTER OF GRADUATES AND VARIOUS OTHER ALUMNI AND ACADEMY RELATED PUBLICATIONS.
  3. $936,993 spent. SPECIAL EVENTS & CHAPTER SUPPORT - FUNDS UTILIZED FOR EVENTS OPEN TO GRADUATES AT THE ACADEMY AND AT THE LOCAL CHAPTER LEVEL SUCH AS FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATIONS AND THE DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES AND AWARD DINNER.
  4. $486,267 spent. LINE 4D, PROGRAM SERVICEMEMBER SERVICES, REUNIONS & CAREER SERVICES - MEMBER SERVICES EXPENDITURES ARE USED TO MAINTAIN INFORMATION ON GRADUATES AND FAMILIES OF CURRENT CADETS AND TO PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AMONG GRADUATES AND SUPPORTERS. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT AND COORDINATION FOR ACTIVITIES SURROUNDING CLASS REUNIONS. CAREER SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE CAREER CONFERENCES, MOCK INTERVIEWS, AND RESUME REVIEWS FOR GRADUATES SEEKING NEW EMPLOYMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1968.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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