TY 2025 Form 990EZ

Form990EZ

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

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OMB No. 1545-0047

2025

Open to Public
Inspection

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C Name of organization
American Advertising Federation
DC Chapter

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)3213 Duke Street N 731
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Alexandria, VA23314

D Employer identification number

53-0172316

E Telephone number

(202) 964-0419

F Group Exemption
Number

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? AAFDC's mission is to be the premier industry organization for area advertisingprofessionals to develop value-oriented and relevant programs, services and eventsand to expand and grow current and prospective members in the Washington metroadvertising community.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 Present awards to recognize models in the advertising industry and recognize creative excellence. The winners go on to a national competition conducted by the American Advertising Federation (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a	25,192
29 Provide networking and professional development opportunities through events and content to our members who are professionals in the marketing, media, and advertising communities (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a	22,575
30 Support virtual events to provide valuable insight to members in the world of advertising (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a	5,384
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	53,151

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
Kyle Knauff Vice President	1.50	0
Tony Kosack Board Member	1.50	0
Durecia Moorer Board Member	1.50	0
Whitney Loring Board Member	1.50	0
JR Rapier Board Member	1.50	0
Jacqueline Balogh Treasurer	5.00	0
Gretchen Carswell Past President	1.50	0
LaQuita Howard Secretary	3.00	0
Judy Markoe ADWKDC Chair	1.50	0
Jack Boyamyan Board Member	1.50	0
Alf Cuesta Board Member	1.50	0
Louise Salas Board Member	1.50	0
Lindsay Matthews President	5.00	0
Jarret Nobles Board Member	1.50	0
Andie Davis Board Member	1.50	0

Yes

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 .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .............

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $82
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $29
Other Expenses.1003	Information Technology $1925
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $1634
Other Expenses.1	Dues & Subscriptions $5172
Other Expenses.2	Bank/credit card charges $2853
Other Expenses.3	In-Kind Expenses $2200
Other Expenses.4	Internet & Telephone $1484
Other Expenses.5	CRM (MembershipWorks) $1248
Other Expenses.6	Food & Beverage $295
Other Expenses.8	Licenses & Permits $210
Other Expenses.10	Miscellaneous $23
Other Assets.1005	Accounts Receivable - Beginning $1900 Accounts Receivable - Ending $0
Other Assets.1011	Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $1223 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $1236
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $1100 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $4722
Total Liabilities.1	Credit Card - Beginning $1159 Credit Card - Ending $502

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $82

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $29

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $1925

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $1634

Other Expenses.1

Dues & Subscriptions $5172

Other Expenses.2

Bank/credit card charges $2853

Other Expenses.3

In-Kind Expenses $2200

Other Expenses.4

Internet & Telephone $1484

Other Expenses.5

CRM (MembershipWorks) $1248

Other Expenses.6

Food & Beverage $295

Other Expenses.8

Licenses & Permits $210

Other Expenses.10

Miscellaneous $23

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $1900 Accounts Receivable - Ending $0

Other Assets.1011

Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $1223 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $1236

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $1100 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $4722

Total Liabilities.1

Credit Card - Beginning $1159 Credit Card - Ending $502

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	23,862
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3
4	Investment income ....................................	4	1
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) List of Attached Documents: // Content ..	6b	60,994
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	54,008
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	6,986
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	30,849

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	4,143
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	7,984
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	12,127

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a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	9,154
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	397
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	17,155
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	26,706

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










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