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