Air Force Aid Society
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| Founder | Henry H. Arnold |
|---|---|
| Type | Public charity |
| Headquarters | Arlington, Virginia |
Region served | Global |
Key people | Edward W. Thomas Jr (CEO) |
| Revenue | $20m |
| Endowment | $250m[1] |
| Employees | 38 |
| Website | afas |
Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) is a non-profit, charitable organization an official charity of the United States Air Force.[2] The AFAS provides various assistance programs for Air Force and Space Force Airmen, Guardians and their families worldwide.[3] These include interest-free loans and grants for short-term or emergencies, Education Grant Program and community enhancement programs.[4] It also provides a Spouse Tuition Assistance Program (STAP).[5][6] Thanks to investment income and operational leverage, each $1 of donations from airmen is complemented by $2 from other sources.[7]
In 2023 there were 38 staff members.[8]
AFAS is one of the four official charities supported through the Department of the Air Force’s annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign.[9][10]
