AFCEA

AFCEA International
Formation1946; 78 years ago (1946)
Type501(c)(6)
53-0180161[1]
Legal statusnonprofit membership association
PurposeTo provide a forum for the ethical exchange of information and increase of knowledge through the exploration of issues relevant to its members in information technology, communications, and electronics for the defense, homeland security, and intelligence communities.[2]
HeadquartersFairfax, Virginia, U.S.
Tamara Greenspan[3]
Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence, USA (Ret.)[3]
SubsidiariesAFCEA Educational Foundation (501(c)(3)),
[2]
Revenue (2018)
$17,563,322[2]
Expenses (2018)$17,471,228[2]
Employees (2017)
60[2]
Volunteers (2017)
1,800[2]
Websitewww.afcea.org
Formerly called
Army Signal Association,
Armed Forces Communications Association,
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association

AFCEA International (formerly called Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association International), established in 1946,[4] is a nonprofit membership association serving the military, government, industry, and academia as a forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, information technology, intelligence and global security. AFCEA provides a forum for military, government, academic and industry communities with altogether more than 30,000 members. AFCEA supports local chapters, sponsors events, publishes a magazine, promotes STEM education and provides member benefits.[5]

  1. ^ "AFCEA International". Tax Exempt Organization Search. Internal Revenue Service. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax". AFCEA International. Internal Revenue Service. September 30, 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Senior Leadership". AFCEA International. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  4. ^ "History". AFCEA International.
  5. ^ "Membership". AFCEA International.