Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2021 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2022 , and ending 12-31-2022
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
ARMED FORCES BENEFIT ASSOCIATION
 
% DEBORAH FRENCH
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
909 N WASHINGTON STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ALEXANDRIA, VA223141556
D Employer identification number

53-0209087
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 201,195,519
F Name and address of principal officer:
LARRY SPENCER CEO
909 N WASHINGTON ST
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 9 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.AFBA.COM
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1947
M State of legal domicile: VA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE PART III, LINE 1
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 12
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 10
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2021 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 142
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 2,270,009 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 142,437,770 144,692,090
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 12,814,847 -10,267,553
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 365,585 242,294
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 157,888,211 134,666,831
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 124,119,533 102,568,885
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 20,598,237 19,990,920
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 32,338,501 33,186,239
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 177,056,271 155,746,044
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -19,168,060 -21,079,213
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 212,566,568 181,302,582
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 140,874,669 111,890,850
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 71,691,899 69,411,732
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS OF THE U.S. UNIFORMED SERVICES, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, FIRST RESPONDER EMERGENCY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING LOW COST LIFE INSURANCE, AND OTHER BENEFITS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 57,043,340 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 49,183,837 )
PROVIDED BETTER ALTERNATIVE TERM LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE TO A POPULATION OF 331,294 MEMBERS AND SPOUSES. INSURANCE IN FORCE OF $21.2 BILLION, UNDERWRITTEN BY RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER THIRD PARTY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES, IN SUPPORT OF AFBA'S OBJECTIVE TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. PAID OUT 948 DEATH CLAIMS TOTALING $38,990,049 IN 2022.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 13,805,893 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 10,632,172 )
PROVIDED GROUP DECREASING TERM LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE TO A POPULATION OF 53,508 MEMBERS AND SPOUSES. INSURANCE IN FORCE OF $.6 BILLION, UNDERWRITTEN BY RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER THIRD PARTY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES, IN SUPPORT OF AFBA'S OBJECTIVE TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. PAID OUT 2,137 DEATH CLAIMS TOTALING $10,600,450 IN 2022.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 79,711,841 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 79,957,429 )
PROVIDED LEVEL TERM LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE TO A POPULATION OF 298,272 MEMBERS AND SPOUSES. INSURANCE IN FORCE OF $25.9 BILLION, UNDERWRITTEN BY RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER THIRD PARTY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES, IN SUPPORT OF AFBA'S OBJECTIVE TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. PAID OUT 759 DEATH CLAIMS TOTALING $42,159,750 IN 2022.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 5,184,970 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 4,918,652 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet155,746,044
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment
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6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment
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7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment
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8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment
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9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
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10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment
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11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment
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11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment
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11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment
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11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment
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12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
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Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
 
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
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No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
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34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
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35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
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37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
71
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
142
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. See instructions.
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
 
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
Yes
 
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, any disqualified person, or mine operator engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
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Form 990 (2021)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
12
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
10
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletDEBORAH FRENCH909 N WASHINGTON ST   ALEXANDRIA,VA22314 (800) 776-2322
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) GEN LARRY O SPENCER......................................................................
PRESIDENT
 27.0
.................
13.0 		X   X       1,122,226 0 70,566
(2) D FRENCH......................................................................
CFO
 40.0
.................
0.0 		    X       507,486 0 33,759
(3) M MOSER......................................................................
GENERAL COUNSEL
 20.0
.................
20.0 		    X       0 431,858 88,504
(4) B ABEBE......................................................................
CIO
 40.0
.................
0.0 		    X       268,542 0 115,212
(5) M WONG......................................................................
CHIEF DISTRIBUTION OFFICER
 28.0
.................
12.0 		    X       0 350,641 32,790
(6) A HOOVER......................................................................
SVP, HUMAN RESOURCES
 40.0
.................
0.0 		    X       276,639 0 73,374
(7) J HICKS......................................................................
IT DIRECTOR
 40.0
.................
0.0 		        X   208,775 0 104,118
(8) J BRADFORD......................................................................
VP, 1ST RESPONDER MARKET
 40.0
.................
0.0 		        X   198,640 0 93,378
(9) T SHUEY III......................................................................
VP REGIONAL OPERATIONS
 40.0
.................
0.0 		        X   229,353 0 61,903
(10) C KLEIN......................................................................
CAE
 40.0
.................
0.0 		    X       252,331 0 29,849
(11) J PAULIN......................................................................
SVP, OPERATIONS
 40.0
.................
0.0 		    X       235,384 0 28,955
(12) T TRAN......................................................................
CONTROLLER
 40.0
.................
0.0 		        X   200,394 0 27,829
(13) R LAMBERT......................................................................
DIR. STATS & ANALYSIS
 40.0
.................
0.0 		        X   197,005 0 26,360
(14) M SMITH......................................................................
CORP SECRETARY
 40.0
.................
0.0 		    X       175,529 0 27,074
(15) GEN RALPH EBERHART USAF RET......................................................................
CHAIRMAN AND FORMER PRESIDENT
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       77,250 111,152 0
(16) GEN CRAIG R MCKINLEY USAF RET......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           53,460 0 0
(17) SMA KENNETH O PRESTON USA RET......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           53,460 0 0
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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) CMSAF JAMES A ROY USAF RET........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           53,460 0 0
(19) MR THOMAS WALSH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           53,460 0 0
(20) FIRE CHIEF JOHN S BUTLER FCFD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           47,835 0 0
(21) POLICE CHIEF CATHY LANIER DCMPD R........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           47,835 0 0
(22) SMMC ALFORD L MCMICHAEL USMC RET........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           47,835 0 0
(23) BRIG GENERAL ALLYSON SOLOMON USAF........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           47,835 0 0
(24) VADM PATRICIA A TRACEY USN RET........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           47,835 0 0
(25) MR LARRY LYNCH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           16,100 0 0










1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 4,418,669 893,651 813,671
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet43
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
MANNING NAPIER,
290 WOODCLIFF DRIVE
FAIRPORT,NY14450 		INV MGMT SERVICES 572,014
TENPEARLS LLC,
8614 WESTWOOD CENTER DR STE 540
VIENNA,VA22182 		IT CONSULTING SVCS 474,638
MCDOWELL HETHERINGTON LLP,
1001 FANNIN STE 2700
HOUSTON,TX770026707 		LEGAL SERVICES 406,305
ROTH STAFFING COMPANIES,
4350 FAIRFAX DRIVE SUITE 800
ARLINGTON,VA22203 		TEMPORARY HELP SVCS. 357,808
THEODORE G SHUEY JR,
1754 CHURCHVILLE AVE
STAUNTON,VA24401 		CONSULTING SERVICES 341,742
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet14
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f  
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 0
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a BETTER ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE PROGRAM 524298 49,183,837 49,183,837    
b GROUP TERM INSURANCE PROGRAM 524298 10,632,172 10,632,172    
c LEVEL TERM INSURANCE PROGRAM 524298 79,957,429 79,957,429    
d GROUP SELECT TERM INSURANCE PROGRAM 524298 4,709,379 4,709,379    
e MILITARY SPOUSE TERM INSURANCE PROGRAM 524298 176,718 176,718    
f All other program service revenue. 32,555 32,555    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 144,692,090
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet -12,330,837     -12,330,837
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   1,031,088 6a
b Less: rental expenses   833,349 6b
c Rental income or (loss) 0 197,739 6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 197,739 197,739    
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   67,758,623 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   65,695,339 7b
c Gain or (loss)   2,063,284 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 2,063,284     2,063,284
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 0
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 0
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 0
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a REFERRAL FEES 900099 44,555 44,555 0 0
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 44,555
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 134,666,831 144,934,384 0 -10,267,553
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....... 102,568,885  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 3,384,502      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ......... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages........ 11,402,950      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 2,359,303      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,919,271      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 924,894      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 1,022,818      
c Accounting ........... 119,617      
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 655,456      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 4,107,004      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 578,354      
13 Office expenses ....... 1,071,787      
14 Information technology ...... 2,719,837      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 1,369,862      
17 Travel ............ 449,994      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 257,213      
20 Interest ........... 1,445,877      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 650,735      
23 Insurance ... 178,339      
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a FIELD SERVICE REP FEES 17,211,338      
b PAYMENT PROCESSING FEES 1,223,819      
c RECRUITMENT EXPENSE 8,341      
d STATE AND LOCAL TAXES 5,459      
e All other expenses 110,389      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 155,746,044      
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 1,463,305 1 2,238,723
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 7,777,683 2 6,473,381
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 23,002,461 4 19,210,578
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ........... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 6,248,169 9 6,715,976
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 22,449,487
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 10,344,726 12,641,084 10c 12,104,761
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 94,764,090 11 71,815,443
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 66,669,776 12 62,743,720
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 0 15 0
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 212,566,568 16 181,302,582
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 13,440,510 17 15,159,489
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 10,479,878 19 10,686,068
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 38,206,066 23 36,370,303
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 78,748,215 25 49,674,990
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 140,874,669 26 111,890,850
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions ..........   27  
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28  
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ..... 0 29 0
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ... 0 30 0
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 71,691,899 31 69,411,732
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 71,691,899 32 69,411,732
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 212,566,568 33 181,302,582
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
134,666,831
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
155,746,044
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-21,079,213
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
71,691,899
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-4,191,415
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
22,990,461
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
69,411,732
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ARMED FORCES BENEFIT ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

53-0209087
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....   8,843,211 8,843,211
b Buildings ....   2,899,196 1,594,558 1,304,638
c Leasehold improvements   4,298,605 3,766,390 532,215
d Equipment ....   6,284,185 4,983,778 1,300,407
e Other .....   124,290   124,290
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 12,104,761
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3) Other
(A) INVEST IN 5STAR FINANCIAL LLC		 62,743,720 C
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 62,743,720
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes 0
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 49,674,990
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 134,785,984
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -655,456
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -655,456
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 135,441,440
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -774,609
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c -774,609
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 134,666,831
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 155,829,166
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 738,578
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 738,578
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 155,090,588
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 655,456
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 655,456
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 155,746,044
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART XI, LINE 2D - INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES (655,456)
PART XI, LINE 4B - RENTAL EXPENSES (774,609)
PART XII, LINE 2D - RENTAL EXPENSES 774,609 INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS REFUNDED TO MEMBERS 672 ADJUSTMENT FOR ACCRUED GRANTS (36,703) --------- TOTAL 738,578
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ARMED FORCES BENEFIT ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

53-0209087
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
 
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
 
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1GEN RALPH EBERHART USAF RET
CHAIRMAN AND FORMER PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 77,250
-------------
111,152 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		77,250
-------------
111,152 		0
-------------
0
2GEN LARRY O SPENCER
PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 648,979
-------------
0 		337,640
-------------
0 		135,607
-------------
0 		68,720
-------------
0 		1,846
-------------
0 		1,192,792
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3B ABEBE
CIO 		(i)

(ii)		 223,299
-------------
0 		42,651
-------------
0 		2,592
-------------
0 		97,161
-------------
0 		18,051
-------------
0 		383,754
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4D FRENCH
CFO 		(i)

(ii)		 364,616
-------------
0 		92,628
-------------
0 		50,242
-------------
0 		15,186
-------------
0 		18,573
-------------
0 		541,245
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5M SMITH
CORP SECRETARY 		(i)

(ii)		 148,319
-------------
0 		24,050
-------------
0 		3,160
-------------
0 		9,528
-------------
0 		17,546
-------------
0 		202,603
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6A HOOVER
SVP, HUMAN RESOURCES 		(i)

(ii)		 235,229
-------------
0 		38,359
-------------
0 		3,051
-------------
0 		55,188
-------------
0 		18,186
-------------
0 		350,013
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7C KLEIN
CAE 		(i)

(ii)		 212,684
-------------
0 		36,622
-------------
0 		3,025
-------------
0 		11,759
-------------
0 		18,090
-------------
0 		282,180
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8M MOSER
GENERAL COUNSEL 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
337,879 		0
-------------
74,130 		0
-------------
19,849 		0
-------------
70,006 		0
-------------
18,498 		0
-------------
520,362 		0
-------------
0
9J PAULIN
SVP, OPERATIONS 		(i)

(ii)		 197,886
-------------
0 		35,000
-------------
0 		2,498
-------------
0 		11,032
-------------
0 		17,923
-------------
0 		264,339
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10M WONG
CHIEF DISTRIBUTION OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
277,974 		0
-------------
63,698 		0
-------------
8,969 		0
-------------
14,304 		0
-------------
18,486 		0
-------------
383,431 		0
-------------
0
11J BRADFORD
VP, 1ST RESPONDER MARKET 		(i)

(ii)		 167,962
-------------
0 		28,000
-------------
0 		2,678
-------------
0 		79,982
-------------
0 		13,396
-------------
0 		292,018
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12T TRAN
CONTROLLER 		(i)

(ii)		 174,471
-------------
0 		22,523
-------------
0 		3,400
-------------
0 		10,121
-------------
0 		17,708
-------------
0 		228,223
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13R LAMBERT
DIR. STATS & ANALYSIS 		(i)

(ii)		 170,541
-------------
0 		22,265
-------------
0 		4,199
-------------
0 		8,666
-------------
0 		17,694
-------------
0 		223,365
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14T SHUEY III
VP REGIONAL OPERATIONS 		(i)

(ii)		 196,037
-------------
0 		32,672
-------------
0 		644
-------------
0 		43,993
-------------
0 		17,910
-------------
0 		291,256
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15J HICKS
IT DIRECTOR 		(i)

(ii)		 191,797
-------------
0 		12,375
-------------
0 		4,603
-------------
0 		86,289
-------------
0 		17,829
-------------
0 		312,893
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCH J PART I LINE 1 - EXPLANATION: FIRST CLASS AIR TRAVEL FOR THE ASSOCIATION'S CHAIRMAN (FORMER PRESIDENT) WAS PAID BY THE ASSOCIATION. THE TOTAL COST OF AIR TRAVEL PAID BY THE ASSOCIATION IN 2022 WAS $4,084.
SCH J PART I LINE 3 - THE PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION ALSO SERVES AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION'S AFFILIATE, 5STAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, WHICH PERIODICALLY CONSIDERS AN INDEPENDENT FIRM'S COMPENSATION STUDY WHEN APPROVING ITS PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ARMED FORCES BENEFIT ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

53-0209087
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED GROUP SELECT TERM, MILITARY SPOUSE AND CONTINUING CHILDREN LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE TO A POPULATION OF 11,299 MEMBERS AND SPOUSES. INSURANCE IN FORCE TOTALLED $1.9 BILLION AND WAS UNDERWRITTEN BY RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER THIRD PARTY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES, IN SUPPORT OF AFBA'S OBJECTIVE TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. 103 DEATH CLAIMS WERE PAID OUT IN 2022 TOTALLING TO $5,161,000.
FORM 990, PART VI, SEC A, LINE 6 - MEMBER DESCRIPTION: IN SUMMARY, THE FOLLOWING ARE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN AFBA: MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES (ACTIVE DUTY, RETIRED, SEPARATED, NATIONAL GUARD, AND RESERVES), FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FIRST RESPONDERS, AND THOSE WHO SHARE A COMMON BOND WITH THE MEMBER GROUP INCLUDING CURRENT AND FORMER SPOUSES AND DEPENDENTS. AN ELIGIBLE PERSON BECOMES A MEMBER UPON ISSUANCE OF A MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE, INDICATING THE PERSON HAS APPLIED FOR, BEEN APPROVED AND PAID FOR GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE OFFERED BY THE ASSOCIATION. THIS INSURANCE IS UNDERWRITTEN PRIMARILY BY 5STAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SEC A, LINE 7A - ELECTION OF BOARD: PURSUANT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA'S NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION STATUTES, WHICH IS THE LAW APPLICABLE TO AFBA AS A D.C. NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, AFBA'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS ELECTED BY ITS EXISTING DIRECTORS UPON RECEIPT OF NOMINATIONS PROFFERED BY THE BOARD'S PLANNING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. NOMINEES ARE IDENTIFIED BASED ON CRITERIA SET FORTH IN AFBA'S GOVERNING BYLAWS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH THE EXPERIENCE, REPUTATION, ABILITY, AVAILABILITY, AND COMMITMENT TO THE OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION FROM THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: RETIRED SENIOR OFFICERS AND NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, AS WELL AS OTHER SENIOR PERSONS FROM THE ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINE CORPS, COAST GUARD, NATIONAL GUARD, RESERVE AND, OTHER BRANCHES OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OF THE UNITED STATES; AND RETIRED SENIOR OFFICIALS FROM ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROTECT AND SERVE THE UNITED STATES HOMELAND INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, POLICE, FIRE, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, AND ACKNOWLEDGED BUSINESS LEADERS FROM PRIVATE INDUSTRY. THE BOARD TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION CANDIDATES' BACKGROUNDS AND DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES, INCLUDING GENDER, ETHNICITY, AND RACE, TO ENSURE REPRESENTATION OF THE ASSOCIATION'S MEMBERSHIP. TO PROMOTE THE INCLUSION OF NEW PERSPECTIVES INTO ITS DELIBERATIONS, A DIRECTOR MAY NOT SERVE PAST THE AGE OF 75.
FORM 990, PART VI, SEC B, LINE 11B - REVIEW OF THE FORM 990: THE ASSOCIATION'S FORM 990 IS COMPILED AND REVIEWED BY MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT. THE NATURE OF THE QUESTION DETERMINES THE EMPLOYEES INVOLVED IN THE REVIEW TO ENSURE ACCURACY AND HAS INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS: CEO, GENERAL COUNSEL, CFO, DIRECTOR OF AUDIT, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, AND CONTROLLER. THE CFO COMPILES A DRAFT, WITH SUPPORTING WORKPAPERS, AND PROVIDES THIS TO THE ASSOCIATION'S TAX PREPARER, PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP (PWC). A DRAFT FORM 990 PREPARED BY PWC IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE ASSOCIATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE IN ADVANCE OF A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. A COPY IS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING. THE CFO WORKS WITH PWC TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS RAISED DURING THE REVIEW PROCESS AND REVIEWS THE FINAL DRAFT PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SEC B, LINE 12C - CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE AFBA ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL ETHICS COMPLIANCE STATEMENT, WHICH IS REVIEWED BY THE GENERAL COUNSEL'S OFFICE FOR COMPLETENESS AND COMPLIANCE WITH AFBA'S POLICY. RESPONSES REQUIRING FURTHER REVIEW ARE GIVEN TO AFBA'S GENERAL COUNSEL FOR INVESTIGATION AND DISCUSSION WITH AFBA'S PRESIDENT, TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE ACTION IS TAKEN, IF REQUIRED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SEC B, LINE 15 - COMPENSATION REVIEW: THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE IS AUTHORIZED BY A BOARD APPROVED EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. ANNUALLY, THE BOARD'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE AGAINST BOARD APPROVED METRICS AND RECOMMENDS TO THE BOARD ANY CHANGES IN COMPENSATION OR BONUS TO BE PAID. PERIODICALLY, INCLUDING AT THE TIME OF CONTRACT RENEWAL, COMPARABILITY DATA FROM INDEPENDENT SOURCES INCLUDING OTHER FORM 990 FILINGS IS FORMALLY REVIEWED. COMPENSATION OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT IS ESTABLISHED BY THE PRESIDENT, UPON CONSIDERATION OF COMPARABILITY DATA FROM THIRD PARTIES. INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE IS EVALUATED ANNUALLY BY THE PRESIDENT AGAINST ESTABLISHED METRICS FOR EACH POSITION, TO DETERMINE ANY BONUS TO BE PAID OR ADJUSTMENTS IN COMPENSATION. THE COMPENSATION OF EACH MEMBER OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SEC C, LINE 19 - DISCLOSURE COMMENTS: THE ASSOCIATION'S FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC TO THE EXTENT FILED WITH THE IRS. THE ASSOCIATION MAKES CERTAIN INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE. OTHER INFORMATION REQUESTS ARE CONSIDERED BASED ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE INFORMATION AND THE RELEVANT PRIVACY POLICY.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 - RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS: OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: OTHER COMPREHENSIVE GAIN - PENSION 21,013,199 ANNUAL REFUNDS DUE MEMBERS (672) INTEREST RATE SWAP FAIR MARKET VALUE 1,941,231 ADJUSTMENT FOR ACCRUED GRANTS 36,703 ------------- 22,990,461 THE ADJUSTMENT FOR ACCRUED GRANTS OF $36,703 ON THE 2022 RETURN IS DUE TO THE EXPIRATION AND CORRESPONDING WRITE-OFF OF BENEFITS TO CERTAIN FAMILIES, WHICH EXCEEDED THE ACCRUAL OF NEW BENEFITS FOR THE YEAR.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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Name of the organization
ARMED FORCES BENEFIT ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

53-0209087
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) AFBA INVESTMENT TRUST

909 N WASHINGTON STREET
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
51-6588783 		GRANTOR TRUST VA AFBA
  		TRUST 0 0 100.000 % Yes  
(2) 5STAR FINANCIAL LLC

909 N WASHINGTON STREET
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
52-1616382 		FINANCIAL SRVCS VA AFBA INV TRUST
  		C CORP -866,297 73,899,416 100.000 % Yes  
(3) 5STAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

909 N WASHINGTON STREET
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
54-1829709 		LIFE INSURANCE VA 5STAR FIN LLC
  		C CORP -28,746 379,859,841 100.000 % Yes  
(4) 5STAR GENERAL AGENCY LLC

909 N WASHINGTON STREET
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
02-0564967 		INSURANCE SALES VA 5STAR LIFE INS
  		C CORP 0 0 100.000 % Yes  
(5) 5STAR ADMINISTRATORS INC

909 N WASHINGTON STREET
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
54-1802185 		INACTIVE VA 5STAR FIN LLC
  		C CORP 0 0 100.000 % Yes  
(6) 5STAR ADVERTISING COMPANY

909 N WASHINGTON STREET
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
54-1536557 		INACTIVE VA 5STAR FIN LLC
  		C CORP 0 0 100.000 % Yes  


Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
Yes
 
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) 5 Star Financial LLC

 E 3,000,000 CASH, ACCRUAL
(2) 5 Star Financial LLC

 K 1,189,115 CASH, ACCRUAL
(3) 5 Star Life Insurance Company

 L 606,601 CASH, ACCRUAL
(4) 5 Star Life Insurance Company

 N 553,853 CASH, ACCRUAL
(5) 5 Star Life Insurance Company

 O 1,963,323 CASH
(6) 5 Star Life Insurance Company

 P 126,162,098 CASH, ACCRUAL
(7) 5 Star Financial LLC

 Q 114,623 CASH
(8) 5 Star Life Insurance Company

 Q 3,883,599 CASH
(9) 5 Star Life Insurance Company

 R 4,729,309 CASH
(10) 5 Star Life Insurance Company

 S 4,443,863 CASH
(11) 5 Star Financial LLC

 S 3,926,056 CASH
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.
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