Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc
Support airmen and guardians by relieving emergency financial distress, helping families achieve their educational goals, and improving the quality of air and space force life.
Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc at a glance
In short: Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc gave $123K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $122,827
- +391.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $61,414
- +145.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $61,414
- Total assets
- $244,865,018
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc
"Bee" Arnold Spouse Tuition Program
Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
AFAS Merit and Grit Scholarships
Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc
Amount
$5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
AFAS Merit Scholarship
Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc
Amount
$5,000 (merit-based)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mercy Medical Angels ($100K). Together the top 2 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc gives
- Giving grew 309% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $280K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Angels Virginia Beach, VA | To support the medical transport for air force and space force members and families. | $100,000 |
| Air Force Wounded Warrior Program Randolph AFB, TX | Sponsorship support and recognition between the air force morale, welfare and recreation (af mwr) fund, a nonappropriated fund instrumentality (NAFI) of the air force | $22,827 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $244,865,018 | $11,739,104 | $17,020,171 | $122,827 | 2 | $7,942,313 |
| 2023 | $235,435,094 | $6,552,069 | $12,923,766 | $25,000 | 1 | $2,961,832 |
| 2022 | $223,375,732 | $5,323,308 | $13,275,816 | $280,000 | 2 | $619,923 |
| 2021 | $262,482,165 | $46,086,376 | $15,058,227 | $30,000 | 1 | $42,568,382 |
| 2020 | $230,482,573 | $18,744,808 | $13,765,732 | $50,000 | 1 | $12,449,932 |
About Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc
Based on IRS filings
Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $244.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $123K. Net investment income was $7.9M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc is led by Edward Thomas Jr., Chief Executive Officer on the 2024 filing; 10 of 34 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward Thomas Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$295K (2024)
James C. Reagan
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beatriz Swann
Operations Director
Operations Manager → Operations Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$104K (2021) → $168K (2024)
Michelle Gentry
Director of Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$134K (2024)
Cheryl Roberson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cmsgt Danny R. Doucette
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eli A. Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Kendall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanne S. Bass
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen K. Barchick
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Mailender
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rahn Bass
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William W. Jennings
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gen B. Chance Saltzman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Saltzman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ltg Caroline Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ltg Charles Plummer
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mg Mark A. Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mg Michael A. Greiner
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert F. Hale
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Bentivegna
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cmssf John Bentivegna
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gen David W. Allvin
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Allvin
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Flosi
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kati Flosi
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ltg John Degoes
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa M. Donald
Loan Management Supervisor
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$101K (2021) → $113K (2024)
Jessica Burris
Chief Financial Officer
CFO - → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$122K (2022) → $255K (2024)
Diana Fazylova
Controller
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$163K (2023) → $176K (2024)
Kristina L. McBride
Chief Operating Officer
COO → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$206K (2023) → $220K (2024)
Sarah K. McNulty
Education Programs Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $114K (2024)
Nyvia N. Ayala Chief
Hr Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$64K (2024)
Stevan Miller
Chief Development Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$160K (2024)
Former officers (33)
- Former: Cmsaf Kaleth O. Wright (2020–2023) — CEO
- Former: Cmsgt Dennis L. Fritz (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: John A. Farrell III (2020–2023) — COO
- Former: Rachel Rush (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Sharene Brown (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Nyvia N. Ayala (2021–2023) — Chief Hr Officer
- Former: Cmsgt Roger A. Towberman (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Gen Charles Q. Brown (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Nakeecha L. Pumphrey (2023) — Executive Assistant
- Former: Robert York (2023) — Cmao
- Former: Janet E. Duckworth (2020–2022) — Senior Ea Caseworker
- Former: Latoya Crowe (2020–2022) — Chief Communications & Development Officer
- Former: Michael Parnarouskis (2020–2022) — CFO -
- Former: Mollie A. Raymond (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Sharon K. Valvano (2020–2022) — Loan Management Officer
- Former: Eugene R. Sullivan (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Gen John W. Raymond (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kristina Rogers (2022) — Cos -
- Former: General Charles Q. Brown (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: General John W. Raymond (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Honarable Robert F. Hale (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Honorable Eugene R. Sullivan (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Lisa Atherton (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Lt Gen Brian T. Kelly (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Lt Gen Dorothy A. Hogg (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Lt Gen Jeffrey A. Rockwell (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Maj Gen James D. Peccia III (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Major General Mark A. Brown (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Roger A. Towberman (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Sidney R. Heetland (2020–2021) — CEO
- Former: Brian J. Ford (2021) — Controller
- Former: John D. Hopper Jr. (2020) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Linda F. Egentowich (2020) — Chief Operations Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $295K, to Edward Thomas Jr (Chief Executive Officer). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc
How much does Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc give each year?
Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc gave $123K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc?
Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc reported $244.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.7M.
What is Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc?
Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Arlington, VA. It holds $244.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc operate?
Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Texas, Virginia.
What is Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc's EIN?
Air & Space Forces Aid Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1797281. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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